Locum Consultant

Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Locum Consultant to join our NHS Trust on an urgent basis. The successful candidate must have substantial NHS experience, hold the relevant specialist qualifications, and be available to commence work immediately. The consultant will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, supervising junior medical staff, and supporting the delivery of safe and effective clinical services. Valid Right to Work in the UK (mandatory) Immediate Availability / Able to Start ASAP Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or equivalent eligibility where applicable) Previous NHS experience as a Consultant or senior Specialty Doctor Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Excellent communication and leadership skills Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain) Key Responsibilities Deliver consultant-led care within the relevant specialty. Assess, diagnose and manage patients in outpatient, inpatient and emergency settings as required. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings. Provide clinical supervision and support to junior doctors and other healthcare professionals. Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with NHS governance standards. Participate in on-call rotas where required. Contribute to quality improvement, audit and patient safety initiatives. Maintain compliance with Trust policies and GMC Good Medical Practice guidelines. Specialties Welcomed We welcome applications from Consultants across the following specialties: General Internal Medicine Respiratory Medicine Endocrinology & Diabetes Care of the Elderly (Geriatrics) Renal Medicine Infectious Diseases Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery Women's & Children's Services Emergency & Critical Care Mental Health Diagnostics & Other Specialties Ophthalmology Previous experience working within NHS Trusts at Consultant level. Experience in service development and clinical leadership. Participation in audits, research, teaching, or training programmes. Specialties Covered Medicine Acute Medicine General Internal Medicine Cardiology Respiratory Medicine Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Diabetes Care of the Elderly (Geriatrics) Stroke Medicine Renal Medicine Infectious Diseases Rheumatology Neurology Oncology Haematology Surgery General Surgery Trauma & Orthopaedics Urology Vascular Surgery Colorectal Surgery Upper GI Surgery Breast Surgery Plastic Surgery Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Neurosurgery Cardiothoracic Surgery Women's & Children's Services Obstetrics & Gynaecology Paediatrics Neonatology Emergency & Critical Care Emergency Medicine Intensive Care Medicine (ICU) Anaesthetics Mental Health General Adult Psychiatry Older Adult Psychiatry

CAMHS

Forensic Psychiatry Liaison Psychiatry Diagnostics & Other Specialties Radiology Interventional Radiology Histopathology Microbiology Clinical Oncology Palliative Care Dermatology Ophthalmology ENT (Otolaryngology) Company Information Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £90 - £115 Hours: Full-time Location: Carlisle Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 20 Sept 2026 Summary Job Title: Locum Consultant Location: NHS Trust, UK Contract Type: Locum (Temporary) Start Date: ASAP Rate: Competitive NHS Locum Rates (DOE) Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Allscreens Nationwide Ltd