Locum Consultant - General Internal Medicine (GIM)

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact: Name Dr Steven Parke Position Lead Clinician General Internal Medicine Email Phone number Shortlisting Date: 15th September 2026 Interview Date: TBC

Locum Consultant in the department of General Internal Medicine

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.

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

Dr Morag Arundel, Clinical Director, Speciality and Integrated Medicine

Fiona Clarke, General Manager, Speciality and Integrated Medicine

Why you should join our Team

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. To facilitate and contribute to teaching and ongoing quality improvement work within the department.
4. To promote patient and public involvement in the services provided by the General Internal Medicine department, including through local and national patient support groups.
5. To participate in the education, training, and supervision of staff of all grades and disciplines.
6. 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.

What you will bring to the role

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

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