University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine

The closing date is 28 July 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for the appointment of part time locum consultant physicians in Acute and General Medicine.

The successful candidate(s) will work closely with the Clinical Lead for the Acute Medical Team to support and develop both Acute Medical Services and SDEC at UCLH. The post(s) are for up to 3 Programmed Activities

Main duties of the job

Clinical work will be organised to suit the department and the individual and details of the annualised job plan will be agreed with the post holder following appointment. The successful applicant will also undertake weekend cover for Acute Medicine and join the senior physician on call rota.

Short-listed candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the hospital before being interviewed. Earlier visits prior to short-listing are also welcome. Arrangements can be made by contacting:

Ben Killingley, clinical lead for Acute Medicine - ben.killingley@nhs.net

About us

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 StreetWe 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.

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum + London weighting (on-call Cat B 1%)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6569

Job locations

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible for full GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

  • MD/PhD or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of substantial experience managing patients on an acute admissions ward

Desirable

  • Experience at consultant level in an additional medical specialty

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Accurate diagnostic ability to an internationally recognised standard

Desirable

  • Involvement in professional activities external to the workplace

Audit and Leadership

Essential

  • An understanding of the principles of clinical governance and audit

Desirable

  • Successful completion of quality improvement projects

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
Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible for full GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

  • MD/PhD or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of substantial experience managing patients on an acute admissions ward

Desirable

  • Experience at consultant level in an additional medical specialty

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Accurate diagnostic ability to an internationally recognised standard

Desirable

  • Involvement in professional activities external to the workplace

Audit and Leadership

Essential

  • An understanding of the principles of clinical governance and audit

Desirable

  • Successful completion of quality improvement projects

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager for Acute Medicine

Raj Rawal

raj.rawal@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum + London weighting (on-call Cat B 1%)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6569

Job locations

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


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