Locum Consultant in General Medicine

at  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity to join our expanding General Medicine Team here at Croydon University Hospital.
This post is a one year, fixed term post in general/specialty medicine to replace a colleague who is retiring.
The main duties of the post are joint responsibility for a 28 bedded renal/general medical ward, with approximately 2 clinics per week in the candidates medical specialty – any candidates with suitable qualifications in general medicine will be considered, whatever their medical specialty, although preferred specialties would include diabetes/endocrinology or nephrology.
In-patient care is shared with another consultant colleague (nephrology), two SPR grade doctors, one SHO grade doctor, 3 FY1 doctors and a Physician’s Associate.
In addition to covering care of medical patients on the ward, the post includes participation in the general medical on-call rota, which is approximately one weekend in 14.
Any enquiries can be directed to Dr. Richard Savine, CBU Lead in Diabetes/Endocrinology/Renal Medicine on 0208 401 3695, or via Richard.savine@nhs.net
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Please see the attached JD&PS for full details.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Richard Savine; Consultant Physician & Clinical Lead on richard.savine@nhs.ne

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