Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW1 2BU
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
UCLH is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine to provide vacancy cover for 12 months. The acute medicine department is a lively and ...
The post holder will be working to provide efficient and safe care to patients within the Acute Medicine department. They are expected to contribute to timely discharges, complex discharge planning, adherence to best guidance regarding patients clerked by Acute medicine, and engage with good practice in admission avoidance by using appropriate SDEC pathways.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Within 6 months of attaining a CCST in either Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine at date of interview
Desirable
- MD/PhD or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in management or leadership
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of substantial experience managing patients on an acute admissions ward
- Demonstrate the ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Experience of working in an ambulatory care setting
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience at consultant level in an additional medical specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Accurate diagnostic ability to an internationally recognised standard
- Evidence of working successfully in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal & communication skills
- Evidence of good influencing skills
- A caring attitude towards patients and relatives
Desirable
- Involvement in professional activities external to the workplace
- Competence in an area of sub-specialty medicine
Audit and Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of clinical governance and audit
- Good knowledge of the NHS plan and the possible implications for service development at UCLH
- Demonstrate a desire to develop a high quality acute medical service with the patient at the centre of care
- An understanding of integrated care and the potential roles of hospital and community
- Evidence of the ability to lead a team of people through complex change
Desirable
- Successful completion of quality improvement projects
- Representation on regional or national advisory bodies
Research and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of training in teaching methods and participation in teaching at different levels
Desirable
- Lead author publications in high-quality peer reviewed journals
- Proven ability to attract research grant funding
How to apply
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First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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