Job summary
o Consultant Geriatric Medicine Duration: 8 months (with potential for extension)Location: University College London Hospital (UCLH)Start date: 01/06/2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen at University College London Hospital for a Locum Consultant to join the Complex Older People's Service, covering parental leave. There is the possibility of extension for the right candidate.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking clinician with a strong interest in inpatient care, acute frailty, virtual wards, and outpatient services to join our well-established multidisciplinary team. The service currently comprises 11 consultants and a consultant nurse, supported by junior doctors, therapists, and specialist nursing colleagues.
CV required for application.
Main duties of the job
About the ServiceThe Complex Older People's Service plays a pivotal role across the patient pathway, delivering:o Acute frailty services at the front door, in close collaboration with the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Teamso A range of specialist clinics supporting older people with complex medical needso Inpatient care across three consultant-led teams on a dedicated wardo Virtual wards supporting and managing patients in the communityThe RoleThe successful appointee will contribute to:o Acute frailty serviceso Virtual wardso Specialist clinicso inpatient careYou will be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and to supporting the ongoing development of innovative service models.As a major teaching hospital with close academic links to UCL, the role offers excellent opportunities for involvement in teaching, training, quality improvement, and research.Future DevelopmentsThis is an exciting time to join the department. Over the coming year, we anticipate further expansion of:o Virtual ward serviceso Silver triageo Specialist outpatient and clinic-based services
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:
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe 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
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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe 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
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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of appointment
Desirable
- MD/PhD or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in management or leadership
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of substantial experience managing complex frail elderly patients.
- Experience working in and leading teams
Desirable
- Experience in acute / Ortho-geriatric medicine
Clinical Skills
Essential
- An understanding of different models of integrated care and the respective roles of hospital and community
- Evidence of working successfully in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills and communication skills
- A caring attitude towards patients and relatives
Desirable
- Involvement in professional activities external to the workplace
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Experience of and involvement in clinical audit.
- Demonstrable understanding of the basic understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Experience of IT systems relevant to the post
Desirable
- Clinical Management experience
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Evidence of training in teaching methods and participation in teaching at different levels
Desirable
- Record of publishing peer reviewed publications
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Communication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Initiative and leadership: ability to take lead in driving change
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of appointment
Desirable
- MD/PhD or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in management or leadership
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of substantial experience managing complex frail elderly patients.
- Experience working in and leading teams
Desirable
- Experience in acute / Ortho-geriatric medicine
Clinical Skills
Essential
- An understanding of different models of integrated care and the respective roles of hospital and community
- Evidence of working successfully in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills and communication skills
- A caring attitude towards patients and relatives
Desirable
- Involvement in professional activities external to the workplace
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Experience of and involvement in clinical audit.
- Demonstrable understanding of the basic understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Experience of IT systems relevant to the post
Desirable
- Clinical Management experience
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Evidence of training in teaching methods and participation in teaching at different levels
Desirable
- Record of publishing peer reviewed publications
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Communication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Initiative and leadership: ability to take lead in driving change
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).
