Job summary
Required
to fill 1 replacement and 1 new post within the Older Peoples Medicine Department
at the St Jamess University Hospital.
The Older Peoples Medicine Department at
Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust is a dynamic, forward-thinking team with a strong
track record of clinical excellence, education and innovation. The successful
candidate will join a team of 31 Consultant colleagues, supported by a team of resident
doctors of all grades, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and 4 Physician
Assistants, who are committed to delivering high-quality care to a diverse
patient population. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Older Peoples
Medicine Team. Both posts will contribute to acute care for older people and
general geriatrics along with General medicine. One post has the opportunity to
focus on Orthogeriatrics and bone health including inpatient orthogeriatric
care, perioperative optimisation, rehabilitation planning and involvement in
the development of integrated frailty pathways. The other post will work
closely with Leeds Community Healthcare working within our Home Ward and in
proactive community work. The department is actively engaged in service
transformation aligned with the Trusts Hospital of the Future programme,
offering opportunities for leadership, innovation and teaching. We welcome
applicants with a passion for improving outcomes for older people and a
commitment to collaborative, patient-centred care.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Tuesday 21
October 2025
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included
on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,
if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in Geriatric
Medicine and Internal Medicine and
its related specialties including Orthogeriatrics and Community Geriatrics. A
strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research
interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How can we deliver our
vision for frailty services within LTHT and across Leeds within the current NHS
climate?
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the post will be based between St James University Hospital and the Leeds
General Infirmary.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
2.1
To
deliver high quality evidenced based care to patients with frailty needs presenting
to LTHT for inpatient or outpatient care.
2.2
To work with the Orthogeriatic and
orthopaedic teams to provide evidence based high quality care for older people
presenting with a fracture, with particular focus on Fractured neck of femur,
perioperative medicine and bone health.
2.3
To link with consultant colleagues in
other specialist teams within the Trust in
particular the emergency department, other medical and acute surgical
specialties and with colleagues in primary care and those at the interface to
provide excellent care for older people living with frailty.
2.4
To
work with colleagues in Older Peoples Medicine to deliver acute on call
(currently 1 in 20) This includes out of hours cover including ward rounds for
acute admissions of older people.
2.5
To contribute to research, teaching,
and new developments within the management of acute illness in older people.
The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the post will be based between St James University Hospital and the Leeds
General Infirmary.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
2.1
To
deliver high quality evidenced based care to patients with frailty needs presenting
to LTHT for inpatient or outpatient care.
2.2
To work with the Orthogeriatic and
orthopaedic teams to provide evidence based high quality care for older people
presenting with a fracture, with particular focus on Fractured neck of femur,
perioperative medicine and bone health.
2.3
To link with consultant colleagues in
other specialist teams within the Trust in
particular the emergency department, other medical and acute surgical
specialties and with colleagues in primary care and those at the interface to
provide excellent care for older people living with frailty.
2.4
To
work with colleagues in Older Peoples Medicine to deliver acute on call
(currently 1 in 20) This includes out of hours cover including ward rounds for
acute admissions of older people.
2.5
To contribute to research, teaching,
and new developments within the management of acute illness in older people.
The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the department.
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Geriatric Medicine and Internal medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB (or equivalent)
- MRCP and SCE in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of Geriatric Medicine.
- Specifically, must demonstrate clinical experience in either community geriatrics or orthogeriatrics.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Geriatric Medicine and Internal medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB (or equivalent)
- MRCP and SCE in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of Geriatric Medicine.
- Specifically, must demonstrate clinical experience in either community geriatrics or orthogeriatrics.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
