Locum Consultant - Acute Internal Medicine
The closing date is 27 July 2026

Job summary
The postholder will be part of a team which we are developing to re-invigorate and develop our acute medical and same day emergency care services. This post will work across acute internal medicine, with a focus on the acute medical unit, same day emergency care and links with our emergency medicine department. The postholder will be key to developing and leading changes to our services which we are developing to better support patient flow and education and training opportunities. Applications are invited for a highly motivated individual with strong leadership, education and change skills to join our team at Hillingdon Hospital. Developing pathways and services that can be brought to our new hospital rebuild, planned to complete in the near future. The post is advertised as 10 PAs. There is a possibility of additional PAs in discussion with the Divisional Director for Unplanned Care. Further subspecialty interests including specialty clinics and service development will also be welcomed and accommodated within the job plan, in addition to the Medical Specialties mentioned above. The successful applicant will be a committed clinician with a track record of excellent clinical service delivery, quality improvement, teaching and training. It is a requirement of the post that every doctor takes part in annual job planning and annual appraisal as part of the revalidation of cycle. Applications are welcomed from individuals who wish to work less than full time.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible to the Divisional Director of Unplanned Care at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 10 PA post, 7.5 PA DCC, 1.5 SPA 0.75 GIM Oncall and 0.25 CS/ES duties. SPA may include clinical and educational supervision, audit, personal CPD and mandatory training. Personal CPD must be included as part of annual appraisal which is mandatory and required for the revalidation process. The post-holder will participate in the medical on call (acute take) rota (approximately 1:23). The post holder will, together with his or her consultant colleagues and other health care professionals in the Directorate, will provide an effective and comprehensive service in developing the medical SDEC/ ambulatory care services on the SDEC unit, working closely with ED and surgical colleagues. The post holder will work closely with colleagues to support quality improvement and service development in the department. Applications are welcomed from individuals who wish to work less than full time.

About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a thriving Unplanned Care division. The department has a history of innovation in patient care, and has a continuing personal development programme to support on-going service development. Candidates will have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the department and take part in Hospital-wide initiatives to improve patient care and experience.

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 394-056MS26
Job locations: The Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.

Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or application submitted and outcome expected within 6 months of the interview c. European Community Rights
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary group
• Recent clinical experience in AIM
• Demonstrable commitment to teach, train and assess teaching of undergraduates, post graduates and nursing staff
• Proven teaching experience
• Experience of clinical audit and enable delivery of good practice
• Evidence of quality and service improvement
• Well-developed effective leadership and management skills - NHS Leadership Framework.
• Demonstrates ability, initiative, drive to contribute to the strategy, deliver and support change and improve services for patients placing care at the heart of the service
• Ability to lead and manage complex systems
• Ability to effectively plan and manage resources, people and performance
• Ability to develop, influence, communicate and deliver the strategy working with divisions
• Demonstrating ability to meet the Trust 'CARES' values (Communication, Attitude, Responsibility, Equity, Safety)
• Demonstrate leadership, team player, flexibility and organisational skills within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate changes in clinical practice.
• Committed to patient focused care, learning and CPD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience in leading change
• Recent experience in Geriatric medicine
• Clinical and educational supervisor training courses.
• Completed education supervisor's course
• Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Previous experience of participation in research.
• Basic IT skills, i.e. able to handle e-mails and presentations
• Attended management training course
• Attended Leadership Training course
• Knowledge of Finance / Budgets
• Commitment to research, publication and presentations.

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.

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 Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead - Acute Internal Medicine
Dr Usman Ahmed
Uahmed2@nhs.net