Consultant General Medicine  

Location: Derriford, Plymouth
Pay: Excellent Locum Rates Available
Hours: Full Time
Type: Agency Temporary / Locum

About the Job:

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering team in General Internal Medicine? Our client is expanding their newly established General Internal Medicine (GIM) team at Derriford Hospital and is seeking two dynamic and motivated GIM Consultants. This role offers a chance to be at the forefront of an innovative service, providing exceptional care across two GIM wards: Hembury and Hartor (each with 28 beds). You’ll be part of a collaborative team that includes a full complement of Junior Doctors and Specialist Registrars, ensuring high-quality care for GIM patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage non-elective general medical patients admitted from ED/MAU and internal ward transfers.
• Lead inpatient ward rounds.
• Support junior medical staff through training and mentorship.
• Participate in Clinical Governance.
• Provide MAU (Medical Assessment Unit) cover on a rota basis.
• Contribute to weekend morning ward rounds (1 in 6).
• As the service grows, contribute to MAU take alongside the 1:4 weekly commitment.

Facilities and Support:

As part of this innovative team, you’ll have access to the Trust’s clinical support services, including radiology and histology. You’ll share an office with a consultant colleague, have access to secretarial support, and receive your own PC and telephone.

What We Offer:

• Weekly Payroll – Get paid on time, every week.
• Flexible Payment Options – Choose PAYE, umbrella, or limited company.
• Variety and Volume – Access thousands of shifts across NHS and private healthcare providers.
• Flexible Shifts – Ad hoc or block bookings to suit your schedule.
• Fast Registration – One-stop process to start your first shift in as little as 10 days.
• Competitive Pay Rates – All rates include holiday pay.
• Exclusive Shifts – As a preferred supplier for NHS trusts, you’ll get first pick of shifts before they go public.
• Free Training – Keep up to date with free mandatory training.
• Support with Revalidation and Appraisals – Comprehensive support throughout your locum career.
• Referral Bonuses – Earn rewards for referring your colleagues.

Requirements:

• Full GMC registration and specialist registrar
• MRCP or equivalent qualification
• Consultant-level decision-making abilities
• Experience in clinical trials and audits
• Passion for teaching clinical and practical skills

This is your chance to be part of an innovative, growing team at the cutting edge of General Internal Medicine! Apply today and take the next step in your locum career.

To find out more, simply register your interest and apply today Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.