Locum Consultant
Job reference: 002398
Salary: Consultant - £113,565-£150,569
Closing date: 03/11/2026
Department: Medical Staff - General Internal Medicine (GIM)
Location: St James's University Hospital
Division: Specialty and Integrated Medicine CSU
Hours Per Week: 40

For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Dr Steven Parke
Position: Lead Clinician for General Internal Medicine
Email: steven.parke@nhs.net
Phone number: 01132065552
Interview date: 30/11/2026

Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant in General Internal Medicine (GIM). This post will be available for a period of 6 months and will be based at St James's University Hospital.

The postholder will predominantly help to provide cover for younger adult in-patients admitted with a range of acute and acute-on-chronic general medical conditions. There will also be opportunities to contribute to our admissions wards, including supporting our Elderly Medicine department, as well as service development.

The successful applicant should hold accreditation in GIM through the Royal College of Physicians or an equivalent qualification. They should also be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our enthusiastic clinical team within the Department of GIM at the Trust to help to deliver high-quality patient-centred care over the busy winter period. Our service is currently expanding, and we expect to make several substantive appointments in 2027-2028.

The ideal applicant for this post will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Strong clinical knowledge and skills in GIM
• Positive response to the challenges of service development
• Resilience and flexibility in the face of change
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

They will be able to work cooperatively with colleagues both at consultant level and across the multidisciplinary team.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Steven Parke, Lead Clinician, General Internal Medicine (steven.parke@nhs.net)
Dr Morag Arundel, Clinical Director, Speciality and Integrated Medicine (morag.arundel@nhs.net)
Fiona Clarke, General Manager, Speciality and Integrated Medicine (fiona.clarke22@nhs.net)

Job Summary
This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant in General Internal Medicine (GIM), ideally with a special interest in either Acute Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine.
The postholder will deliver 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care (including specialty interest sessions) and 1.5 PAs supporting professional activity.
The post will be based at St James's University Hospital (SJUH).

Why you should join our Team
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our enthusiastic clinical team within the Department of GIM at the Trust to help to deliver high-quality patient-centred care over the busy winter period.

What you will bring to the role
The ideal applicant for this post will be able to demonstrate the following attributes: strong clinical knowledge and skills in GIM, positive response to the challenges of service development, resilience and flexibility in the face of change, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will be able to work cooperatively with colleagues both at consultant level and across the multidisciplinary team.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are: Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team, Kind

Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities: People, Improvement and Innovation, Partnerships, Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility: To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.