LED IMT3 equivalent in Geriatric Medicine
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in central London is inviting applications for a Clinical Fellow at IMT3/ST3-equivalent level for six months, starting February 2027. The post offers valuable experience in geriatric and general internal medicine within a leading teaching hospital.
You will work in a supportive multidisciplinary team providing care to older patients with frailty and multiple comorbidities, with opportunities to teach, participate in governance, quality
Qualifications
- Eligible for GMC full registration at time of appointment.
- Current licence to practise and IMT3-level competence.
- Experience managing acutely unwell adults.
- Experience in General Internal Medicine or inpatient medical care.
- Participation in audit or quality improvement activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient care for older patients.
- Participate in consultant-led ward rounds and MDT meetings.
- Assess and manage acutely unwell patients under supervision.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, therapists and other teams.
- Develop expertise in frailty, delirium, dementia and falls.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communication.
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Participate in departmental governance, audits and QA activities.
- Engage in educational supervision and professional development planning.
Skills
Education
Job description
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 24 November 2026
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.
- 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.
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 Hospital
- 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.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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.
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.
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 recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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?
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise IMT2 OR
- equivalent clinical competencies appropriate for IMT3-level practice
- Experience managing acutely unwell adult medical patients
- Experience in General Internal Medicine or equivalent inpatient medical care
- Ability to assess and manage complex patients under appropriate senior supervision
- Experience working within multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Experience in Geriatric Medicine, frailty or rehabilitation services
- Participation in audit or quality improvement activities
- Experience teaching medical students or junior doctors
- Ability to assess, investigate and manage acute medical presentations
- Sound clinical judgement and recognition of deteriorating patients
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing clinical demand
- Safe prescribing and appropriate interpretation of investigations
- Ability to perform clinical procedures appropriate to demonstrated competence
- Ability to support and supervise junior colleagues appropriately
- Understanding of comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
- Demonstrates commitment to UCLH values: Safety, Kindness, Teamwork and Improving
- Treats patients, carers and colleagues with dignity, compassion and respect
- Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability and commitment to patient safety
- Effective verbal and written communication with patients and healthcare professionals
- Ability to explain complex medical information clearly and sensitively
- Ability to communicate effectively during clinical handovers
- Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and shared decision-making
- Commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice
- Ability to work independently within competence and seek support appropriately
- Willingness to provide clinical teaching and support to junior colleagues
- Ability to receive feedback and implement learning
- Commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice
- Ability to work independently within competence and seek support appropriately
- Willingness to provide clinical teaching and support to junior colleagues
- Ability to receive feedback and implement learning
- Demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in healthcare
- Awareness of NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty
- Ability to deliver equitable, culturally sensitive and person-centred care
- Commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting an inclusive working environment
- Commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice
- Ability to work independently within competence and seek support appropriately
- Willingness to provide clinical teaching and support to junior colleaguesAbility to receive feedback and implement learning
- Experience in formal teaching, mentoring or educational activities
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.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£67,325 a yearper annum + London Weighting
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