At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional elderly care and support in a hospital setting.
- Company: Celebrating 25 years of excellence in healthcare recruitment.
- Benefits: Comprehensive support package, free training, and flexible payment options.
- Other info: Join a trusted team with 24/7 support and priority locum bookings.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of elderly patients while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have GMC registration and relevant medical experience.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Overview: This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.
Location: Base will be The Downe Hospital
Grade & Speciality: Consultant Elderly Care
Dates: 31 August to 2 February 2027
Rota: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Requirements:
- Must have own car
- Must have COE/ Hospital @ Home experience
- Valid GMC Registration with full Licence to Practice
- Right to Work in the UK
- Minimum 6 months of medical experience in this role or a similar role within the UK
Benefits / Offerings:
- Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties.
- Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: One-to-one support from recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
- Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
- FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in‑house experts.
- Complete end‑to‑end support package worth up to £2,000 annually, including:
- Free Annual Appraisal (worth £600 per year)
- Free Multi‑Source Feedback (worth £200 per exercise)
- Free Revalidation Recommendations (worth £200 per recommendation)
- Free Governance Support: in the event of Fitness to Practice concerns (unlimited with no charge regardless of resources required)
- Free Enhanced Criminal Records Check
- Free Serology Reporting
- Free Occupational Health Assessment
- Unlimited Colleague Referral Bonus Scheme* (T&Cs Apply)
- Priority Locum Bookings
- Weekly Payroll & Choice of Payment Options
- 24/7 On Call Assistance
Apply: Submit your contact details and CV via the APPLY button. To discuss this role in further detail, contact our medical recruitment consultant directly on 02890 590077 or email at MedicalRecruitment@DirectMedics.com.
Consultant Elderly Care/H@H - The Downe Hospital employer: Direct Medics
Direct Medics is an exceptional employer, celebrating 25 years of excellence in placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across the UK and Ireland. With a strong focus on employee support, we offer comprehensive compliance assistance, free accredited training, and dedicated recruitment consultants to ensure your success and growth in a meaningful healthcare setting. Join us at Rectory Field & William Street for a long-term placement where you can make a significant impact while enjoying a wealth of benefits and a supportive work culture.