The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

NHS Locum Consultant - Care of the Elderly

The closing date is 28 July 2025

Job summary

The appointee will join an enthusiastic and friendly department of ICOP consultants which is an integral part of the Division of Medicine at the QEH.

The ICOP physicians work closely together providing cross cover for subspecialty interests. Currently we manage 56 acute in-patient beds and 34 community rehabilitation beds.

Main duties of the job

The appointed consultant would be expected to contribute to the on-going service improvement programme developing:

Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT)
Cost Improvement programme (CIP)
Implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At the QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-861-25MG

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
MRCP Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

MD or PhD or evidence of equivalent training and experience.

Experience

Essential

Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
On the specialist register for geriatric medicine (via CCT or CESR)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
MRCP Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

MD or PhD or evidence of equivalent training and experience.

Experience

Essential

Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
On the specialist register for geriatric medicine (via CCT or CESR)

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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