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Locum Consultant - General Internal Medicine (GIM)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Home Office register entry: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds
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Role description
Job summary
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 Jamess 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.
Main duties of the job
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. 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.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
001964
Job locations
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name ; Dr Steven Parke Position ; Lead Clinician General Internal Medicine Email ; steven.parke@nhs.net Phone number ; 01132065552 Shortlisting Date: 15th September 2026 Interview Date: TBC
Locum Consultant in the department of General Internal MedicineWe 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.
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.
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
Why you should join our Team
- To assist in the provision of multidisciplinary in-patient services in General Internal Medicine, ensuring we meet our objectives of a responsive, patient-centred, and high-quality service.
- To contribute to the development and modernisation of GIM with the aim of improving capacity and quality of services to both the local Leeds and regional populations.
- To facilitate and contribute to teaching and ongoing quality improvement work within the department.
- To promote patient and public involvement in the services provided by the General Internal Medicine department, including through local and national patient support groups.
- To participate in the education, training, and supervision of staff of all grades and disciplines.
- The precise duties and responsibilities of the post may be varied depending on circumstances and subject to negotiation with the Lead Clinician and Clinical Director.
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).
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur 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
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. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
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