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We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Consultant Geriatrician to join a dynamic and innovative Geriatric Medicine team in the Greater London region. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician passionate about improving the quality of care for older adults and frail patients. The postholder will play a leading role in developing and delivering comprehensive geriatric care across acute, frailty, and community settings. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient flow, reduce unnecessary admissions, and support early discharge planning — all within a supportive and progressive clinical environment. The department is embarking on an exciting transformation programme, introducing Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and an Enhanced Acute Frailty Unit (AFU), both designed to deliver proactive, compassionate, and personalised care to older adults.
Job Responsibility:
Provide high-quality consultant-led clinical care for older and frail patients across inpatient, outpatient, and community services
Deliver Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) and lead multidisciplinary discussions to ensure effective treatment and discharge planning
Support and further develop the frailty and interface services across the Emergency Department and acute wards
Contribute to the integration of hospital and community-based care through close collaboration with local health and social care partners
Lead, mentor, and supervise junior medical staff to ensure excellent training and professional development
Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, research, and service improvement projects
Take an active role in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, nursing staff, and allied health professionals
Engage in departmental quality improvement initiatives and contribute to shaping frailty and elderly care services across the region
Conduct regular ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings within Medicine for the Elderly
Support the delivery and ongoing development of frailty models of care, including SDEC and short-stay units
Respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals and provide specialist advice to colleagues and primary care partners
Participate in the on-call rota as required
Contribute to achieving national clinical targets such as four-hour Emergency Department performance and 18-week outpatient pathways
Provide clinical leadership for service transformation projects in frailty and integrated care
Supervise medical students and junior doctors, providing structured teaching and feedback
Act as a Clinical and Educational Supervisor for trainees in Geriatric and General Medicine
Support the delivery of teaching for undergraduate medical curricula in collaboration with local universities
Participate in continuing professional development and revalidation requirements
Participate actively in departmental audits, research projects, and service evaluations
Support NIHR-funded and local research initiatives within Geriatric Medicine
Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to clinical guideline development
Participate in annual appraisal and continuing professional development to maintain GMC revalidation
Work collaboratively with other consultants and service managers to plan and develop services for older people
Contribute to the strategic direction of the department and wider organisation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance committees as required
Provide clinical leadership in areas of special interest such as frailty, dementia, falls, or community geriatrics
Requirements:
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
MRCP (UK) or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine, or within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
Broad-based training and experience in Geriatric and General Internal Medicine
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex elderly patients
Experience in teaching, training, and supervision of medical trainees
Understanding of clinical governance and experience with clinical audit
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to teamwork and collaborative working
Enthusiastic about service improvement and innovation in elderly care
Flexible, compassionate, and patient-centred approach to care
Nice to have:
Higher degree (MD/PhD or equivalent)
Experience in frailty service development or community geriatrics
Demonstrated interest or experience in research, service innovation, or leadership roles
What we offer:
Opportunity to shape the future of frailty and geriatric care in one of the most dynamic and diverse regions in the UK
Work within a supportive team culture that values respect, compassion, inclusion, and collaboration
Access to professional development, leadership training, and research support
Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance