University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

LED ST3-5 equivalent in Geriatric Medicine

The closing date is 08 December 2025

Job summary

o This post's purpose is to provide broad general medical experience at ST3+ level or equivalent and offer excellent opportunities to develop skills in education, management or research. Previous academic experience is not required. o We are looking for someone who is curious, open-minded and keen to learn. You will be enthusiastic about elderly medicine and looking after people. You will be flexible, considerate and a good communicator. We will try to help you reach your full potential and will offer career guidance and support.

Main duties of the job

Care of in-patientsAccurate and timely clinical records and correspondenceClear & respectful communication with patients and professionalsTeaching studentsParticipating in Departmental governance and training meetingsCreating a focused personal development planParticipate on the general medicine on-call rota

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.

Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum+ London weighting (+out-of-hours)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7100

Job locations

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application

Outline of main job duties/responsibilities

Acute Geriatrics service: COPS input to frail older patients in accident and emergency and the acute admissions unit. The acute geriatrics consultant works in parallel with an acute medical consultant on the AMU and is supported by a team of junior doctors & registrars, therapists and older adult specialist nurses. They look after an average of 15-20 patients. Acute inpatient care on T10. This is carried out by three separate teams, each led by a consultant and supported by registrars/CMTs/Foundation trainees. Ortho-geriatrics Liaison Service; average number varies from 5-10. The model is a liaison service whereby the patients stay under the care of the orthopaedic team, with ortho-geriatrics consultant & registrar providing specialist reviews for hip fracture patients. Gastroenterology surgical liaison service. Average number varies from 5-10. The model is a liaison service whereby the patients stay under the care of the surgical team, with geriatrics consultant & registrar providing specialist reviews. Community services: Domiciliary visits / MDTs / Nursing home work within Camden & Islington. Older Adult Assessment team: A team of specialist nurses who support in the delivery of excellent care for frail older patients with a particular focus on patients with dementia and delirium. Outpatients: Two general elderly medicine clinics, a multidisciplinary falls clinic, and two rapid access clinics

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application

Outline of main job duties/responsibilities

Acute Geriatrics service: COPS input to frail older patients in accident and emergency and the acute admissions unit. The acute geriatrics consultant works in parallel with an acute medical consultant on the AMU and is supported by a team of junior doctors & registrars, therapists and older adult specialist nurses. They look after an average of 15-20 patients. Acute inpatient care on T10. This is carried out by three separate teams, each led by a consultant and supported by registrars/CMTs/Foundation trainees. Ortho-geriatrics Liaison Service; average number varies from 5-10. The model is a liaison service whereby the patients stay under the care of the orthopaedic team, with ortho-geriatrics consultant & registrar providing specialist reviews for hip fracture patients. Gastroenterology surgical liaison service. Average number varies from 5-10. The model is a liaison service whereby the patients stay under the care of the surgical team, with geriatrics consultant & registrar providing specialist reviews. Community services: Domiciliary visits / MDTs / Nursing home work within Camden & Islington. Older Adult Assessment team: A team of specialist nurses who support in the delivery of excellent care for frail older patients with a particular focus on patients with dementia and delirium. Outpatients: Two general elderly medicine clinics, a multidisciplinary falls clinic, and two rapid access clinics

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • Completion of Internal Medical Training/ACCS training, or equivalent, and able to work at level of medical registrar
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • - Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
  • Valid ALS certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Familiarity with acute/general medicine
  • Experience in working with MDTs and engaging in discharge planning

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching formally and informally
  • Evidence of innovation in the development and delivery audit/quality improvement work

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
  • Ability to teach and facilitate in a multiprofessional setting
  • Interest in developing skills in medical education
  • Ability to assess acutely ill patients

Communication

Essential

  • A flexible approach, good leadership and communication skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Commitment to education and training
  • Ability to multi-task effectively on a number of projects simultaneously
  • A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise effectively
  • Teamworking abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Able to consider problems, seek advice and support from others, take decisions, and propose and implement solutions

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential

  • Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Specific Requirements

Essential

  • Share a line on the on call medical rota
Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • Completion of Internal Medical Training/ACCS training, or equivalent, and able to work at level of medical registrar
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • - Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
  • Valid ALS certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Familiarity with acute/general medicine
  • Experience in working with MDTs and engaging in discharge planning

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching formally and informally
  • Evidence of innovation in the development and delivery audit/quality improvement work

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
  • Ability to teach and facilitate in a multiprofessional setting
  • Interest in developing skills in medical education
  • Ability to assess acutely ill patients

Communication

Essential

  • A flexible approach, good leadership and communication skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Commitment to education and training
  • Ability to multi-task effectively on a number of projects simultaneously
  • A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise effectively
  • Teamworking abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Able to consider problems, seek advice and support from others, take decisions, and propose and implement solutions

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential

  • Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Specific Requirements

Essential

  • Share a line on the on call medical rota

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Divisional Manager

Sarah Evans

sevans1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum+ London weighting (+out-of-hours)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7100

Job locations

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


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