- Location
- London
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
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- Today
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Description
Position Title: Specialist Medical Practitioner
Location: London, UK
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Healthcare / NHS / Private Healthcare
Experience: 3–5+ years post-specialisation experience
Job Function: Healthcare / Medicine
Role Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Specialist Medical Practitioner to provide high-quality specialist clinical care, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams while maintaining high standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and professional practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients within the relevant medical specialty.
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment and care plans.
- Conduct specialist consultations, examinations, and clinical assessments.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans when required.
- Work closely with consultants, nurses, allied health professionals, and other clinical teams.
- Review diagnostic investigations, laboratory results, and medical imaging.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical case discussions.
- Support emergency and urgent-care requirements within the specialty where applicable.
- Contribute to clinical governance, audits, quality improvement, and patient-safety initiatives.
- Follow NHS policies, GMC standards, clinical guidelines, and applicable UK healthcare regulations.
- Support junior doctors and other healthcare professionals through supervision and clinical guidance where required.
Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), with the appropriate licence to practise.
- Recognised specialist qualification relevant to the position.
- 3–5+ years of relevant post-specialisation clinical experience.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice and patient-safety standards.
- Excellent diagnostic, clinical decision-making, and communication skills.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and confidentiality.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- NHS or UK healthcare experience is advantageous.