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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

The closing date is 19 April 2026

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Job summary

Job overview We would welcome applications from existing or newly trained Consultants who have an interest in holistic elderly care and encourage applicants who are dual trained in Geriatric & General Medicine. The position is to join our Resilience service multidisciplinary team with close links to the Elderly Medicine Service. There are a number of benefits working as part of the Resilience team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital including: Opportunities to lead on the provision of exceptional quality of life for our senior population, and to demonstrate geriatric expertise across different specialties and in the community Encouragement and support to work as part of an established multidisciplinary team and will help develop new models of care Opportunity for consultants with a specialist interest and additional skills to promote and develop the service in order to improve diagnosis and management Development and opportunity to take a leading role in infection, prevention and control Support provided and time allocated for CESR

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job To provide high quality inpatient and outpatient services, which are coordinated, and person centred to the population served by PAH. To lead and motivate the multidisciplinary team within his/her ward area in order to deliver effective patient-focused interventions and timely discharge planning. To create and maintain excellent working relationships with their own team, management team and external agencies such as community providers and ICBs. This includes effective communication in line with the Trust values (Respectful, Caring, Responsible and Committed). To engage fully in development of services to meet the anticipated future challenges of the ageing population. To lead on and drive forward innovations within service area. To support consultant colleagues in the department in the delivery of their services where necessary.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000451

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be dual trained in Geriatric and General Medicine in order to deliver high quality patient care at Princess Alexandra Hospital and will be responsible for the management of a group of inpatients (15-20).

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary clinical team and the management team within his/her area and take a lead on service innovation and improvement to drive forward the delivery of services according to the changing and increasing needs of the population. This will involve close liaison with community services to develop new and innovative ways of working.

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be dual trained in Geriatric and General Medicine in order to deliver high quality patient care at Princess Alexandra Hospital and will be responsible for the management of a group of inpatients (15-20).

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary clinical team and the management team within his/her area and take a lead on service innovation and improvement to drive forward the delivery of services according to the changing and increasing needs of the population. This will involve close liaison with community services to develop new and innovative ways of working.

 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration with licence to practice and entry on GMC Specialist Register in geriatric medicine or eligibility for specialist registration in geriatric Medicine within 6 months from the time of the interview
  • Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 12 months of CCT/CESR being issued) in geriatric medicine
  • MRCP

Desirable

  • ALS or equivalent
  • Higher Degree or equivalent i.e. MD, PHD

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum
  • Experience of guideline appraisals
  • Participation in relevant audits
  • Experience of literature appraisal and report writing
  • Experience of working in multi-specialty teams in hospital
  • Evidence of management experience or training

Desirable

  • Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine
  • Implementation of evidence based guidelines
  • Participation in relevant national audits
  • Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
  • Peer-reviewed publications
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration with licence to practice and entry on GMC Specialist Register in geriatric medicine or eligibility for specialist registration in geriatric Medicine within 6 months from the time of the interview
  • Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 12 months of CCT/CESR being issued) in geriatric medicine
  • MRCP

Desirable

  • ALS or equivalent
  • Higher Degree or equivalent i.e. MD, PHD

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum
  • Experience of guideline appraisals
  • Participation in relevant audits
  • Experience of literature appraisal and report writing
  • Experience of working in multi-specialty teams in hospital
  • Evidence of management experience or training

Desirable

  • Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine
  • Implementation of evidence based guidelines
  • Participation in relevant national audits
  • Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
  • Peer-reviewed publications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Delivery Manager

Natalie How

Natalie.howlings@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000451

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


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