Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Physician Medicine for the Elderly

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

We are very pleased to offer the substantive appointment of a Consultant Physician, with a special interest in Medicine for the Elderly, and sub-speciality Surgical Liaison, at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This position will be based at Barnet General Hospital. If appointed you will join a committed team of consultants, in our well-developed and respected service. We also pride ourselves on our supportive and forward-thinking culture.

Main duties of the job

In this post, there will be a strong focus on Perioperative care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS).

The appointee will alternate between running a POPS service and providing front door services in the Adult Assessment Unit (AAU).

When doing POPS, the postholder will have their own team of resident doctors and will reach into the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), as well as the surgical wards.

When in AAU, the appointee will become part of a team involved in running the bed base in the unit and in providing a hot clinic. They will also do in-reach into the emergency department (ED) and play a role in running the virtual ward service.

The appointee will also be on the acute integrated medical on-call rota.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum plus London weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7735708

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities *

1. Responsible for the day- to-day clinical management of patients under the Care of the Elderly team at the Barnet Hospital, and those referred by the Emergency Care Team.

2. To participate in the acute integrated medical on-call rota for Barnet General hospital.

3. To provide support to local GPs via email and verbally.

4. Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious, or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner.

5. Abide by the professional code of conduct relevant to post holders governing body.

6. To maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Physicians or The Royal College of Pathologists guidelines.

7. To participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.

8. The successful applicant will engage fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including quality improvement and clinical audit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities *

1. Responsible for the day- to-day clinical management of patients under the Care of the Elderly team at the Barnet Hospital, and those referred by the Emergency Care Team.

2. To participate in the acute integrated medical on-call rota for Barnet General hospital.

3. To provide support to local GPs via email and verbally.

4. Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious, or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner.

5. Abide by the professional code of conduct relevant to post holders governing body.

6. To maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Physicians or The Royal College of Pathologists guidelines.

7. To participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.

8. The successful applicant will engage fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including quality improvement and clinical audit.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • CCT (in GIM and Ger) or Interview within 6 months of CCT date

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

  • Broad experience in General Internal and Geriatric Medicine.
  • Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students

Desirable

  • Sub-specialty experience desirable
  • Experience in integrated care service development and delivery

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Strong teaching skills and experience
  • Understanding of quality improvement, clinical governance and audit procedures

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

Others

Desirable

  • Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation
Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • CCT (in GIM and Ger) or Interview within 6 months of CCT date

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

  • Broad experience in General Internal and Geriatric Medicine.
  • Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students

Desirable

  • Sub-specialty experience desirable
  • Experience in integrated care service development and delivery

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Strong teaching skills and experience
  • Understanding of quality improvement, clinical governance and audit procedures

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

Others

Desirable

  • Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director and Service Line Lead

Sarah Fowler and David Levy

s.fowler5@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum plus London weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7735708

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ


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