Location
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
03 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Fixed-Term
Posted Date
20 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

22 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Audit

    Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.

  • Research

    Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.

  • Teaching

    Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.

  • Training

    Should have completed a recognised training programme General Internal Medicine.

  • Management

    Understanding of current issues in the NHS.

  • Eligibility

    Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.

  • Eligibility

    Eligibility to work in the UK.

  • Qualifications

    MBChB or equivalent

  • Qualifications

    MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification

  • Language Skills

    All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:

  • Language Skills

    passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider

  • Language Skills

    having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18

  • Language Skills

    having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English - if you studied abroad, you’ll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD

  • Language Skills

    You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you’ve already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.

  • Other Requirements

    Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.

  • Fitness to Practise

    Is up to date and fit to practise safely

  • Interpersonal Skills

    Well organised and skilled in good time management.

  • Interpersonal Skills

    Effective interpersonal skills.

  • Interpersonal Skills

    Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.

  • Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty

    Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of General Internal Medicine.

  • Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty

    Must have worked within the NHS for at least 6-months in the last 3-years.

  • Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty

    Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Desirable

4 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Research

    Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.

  • Teaching

    Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

  • Management

    Attendance at recognised management course.

  • Qualifications

    Higher degree e.g. MSc/MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.

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, based at St Jamess University Hospital. The postholder will help to provide cover for younger adult in-patients admitted with a range of acute and acute-on-chronic general medical conditions, andopportunities to contribute to our admissions wards, including supporting our Elderly Medicine department. The successful applicant should hold accreditation in GIM through the Royal College of Physicians or an equivalent qualification. They should 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.

Main duties of the job

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 Jamess University Hospital (SJUH).

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: 20 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
  • Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
  • Contract: Fixed term
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 002398
  • Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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.

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

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

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.

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

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