Consultant - Medicine

Doctors Direct are part of NHS Professionals and owned by the Department of Health and Social Care, which means that we are part of the NHS family and sets us apart from locum agencies. Saving money and providing only the highest quality locum cover to our partner Trusts is at the very heart of what we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant to work with us at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust within Medicine.

We are looking for a dedicated doctor ready to work at a hospital where patient care is at the forefront of their vision. West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is made up of three hospitals: Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital. This role would be predominantly based in Watford Hospital with the opportunity to work extra shifts across the Trusts’ other sites and any of our partner Trusts.

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust serve around half a million people in Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. Together the sites deliver a range of acute services including emergency, inpatient, outpatient and maternity. The Trust is proud to have firm control of hospital acquired infections, one of the safest maternity services in the country, and strong partnerships with local authorities.

Requirements

Doctors Direct recruit to the highest of NHS standards and all applicants for this role should meet pre-screening requirements before applying.

  • Full GMC licence to practice
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in and NHS Trust within the last 2 years

 

Why Choose Doctors Direct?

Doctors Direct are part of the NHS and do not charge our partner Trusts the expensive fees associated with private locum agencies. That means every shift worked by one of our members helps save money for the Trust and the wider NHS. These vital saving can then be reinvested into what matters most, patient care and safety.

Not only do members of Doctors Direct help save money for the NHS, they receive fantastic benefits including;

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Paid annual leave
  • Access to CPD webinars
  • A dedicated account manager
  • Flexibility of work, with shifts that suit you
  • Book and review shifts online

 

Want to know more?

Find out more about how working locum shifts through Doctors Direct can work for you or visit our onsite teams. Find your nearest Trust here.

We have exciting career opportunities available for doctors across many grades and specialties. Once registered, you will be able to view and work in your chosen specialty and grade at any of our partner Trusts across England. If you would like to discuss career opportunities further, call us on 03330 143 652 or email doctorsplacement@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk where our dedicated team can help you find your next opportunity.