LED IMT3 equivalent

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) invites applications for a Clinical Fellow at IMT3/ST3-equivalent level for six months, starting February 2027, within the Department of Geriatric Medicine. The post offers valuable clinical experience in geriatric and general internal medicine at a leading London teaching hospital.

The successful candidate will work in a supportive multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for teaching, clinical governance, quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Doctor with Internal Medicine Training or equivalent, seeking to consolidate registrar-level skills in geriatric medicine.
• Opportunity to gain experience in geriatric and general internal medicine within a leading teaching hospital.
• Involvement in teaching, clinical governance, quality improvement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for older patients with acute and complex medical conditions.
• Participate in consultant-led ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Assist discharge planning and management of frailty, delirium and multimorbidity.
• Contribute to teaching and educational meetings; engage in audit and quality improvement.

Skills

Geriatric medicine

Internal medicine

Teaching

Clinical governance

Education

IMT completed or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated doctor to join the Department of Geriatric Medicine at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) as a Clinical Fellow at IMT3/ST3-equivalent level for six months, commencing in February 2027. This post offers excellent clinical experience in geriatric and general internal medicine within a leading teaching hospital in central London. The successful candidate will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality care to older patients with complex medical conditions, frailty and multiple comorbidities. The position is particularly suitable for doctors who have completed Internal Medicine Training or equivalent and wish to consolidate their medical registrar-level skills while gaining further experience in geriatric medicine. There will also be opportunities to participate in teaching, clinical governance, quality improvement and professional development. The successful applicant will:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for older patients with acute and complex medical conditions.
• Participate in consultant-led ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
• Assess and manage acutely unwell patients, including participation in the general medical on-call rota.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff, therapists, specialist nurses and other clinical teams to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• Develop experience in the management of frailty, delirium, dementia, falls, multimorbidity and other geriatric syndromes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
• Participate in departmental educational meetings, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Engage in regular educational supervision and develop an individual professional development plan.

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

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, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are 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.

About the department

The Department of Geriatric Medicine at UCLH provides comprehensive care for older patients across acute and specialist hospital services. The department works closely with acute medicine, orthopaedics, surgical specialties, rehabilitation services and community healthcare teams. Clinical activities include acute geriatric assessment, inpatient care, orthogeriatric and surgical liaison services, falls assessment and multidisciplinary management of patients with complex healthcare needs. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience working alongside experienced consultants, registrars, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals.

Education and professional development

UCLH is committed to providing high-quality medical education and supporting the professional development of its doctors. The successful candidate will be allocated a named consultant educational supervisor and encouraged to participate in departmental teaching, clinical learning activities, audit and quality improvement. The post provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen clinical decision-making, leadership, communication and multidisciplinary working skills in preparation for further specialty training or career progression.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading academic healthcare organisations, providing specialist and acute services to a diverse patient population. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We are committed to our core values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, and welcome applications from candidates who share these values. UCLH is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to providing a supportive working environment for all staff.

Working arrangements

The post is based at University College Hospital, with duties across geriatric medicine inpatient services and participation in the general medical rota, including out-of-hours and weekend commitments. The final work schedule contracted hours and salary enhancements will be confirmed by the Medical Workforce Team.

• 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.