LED ST3-5 equivalent in Geriatric Medicine

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a medical professional to provide general medical experience at ST3+ level. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in elderly medicine, strong communication skills, and will be supported in their career development. Responsibilities include caring for in-patients, teaching, and participating in departmental governance. This role offers excellent opportunities in a dynamic healthcare environment and is part of a top NHS trust recognized for staff satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Curious and open-minded attitude towards learning.
• Enthusiasm for elderly medicine and patient care.
• Flexible and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Care of in-patients and management of clinical records.
• Teaching students and participating in training meetings.
• Creating a personal development plan.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post’s purpose is to provide broad general medical experience at ST3+ level or equivalent and offer excellent opportunities to develop skills in education, management or research. Previous academic experience is not required.

We are looking for someone who is curious, open-minded and keen to learn. You will be enthusiastic about elderly medicine and looking after people. You will be flexible, considerate and a good communicator. We will try to help you reach your full potential and will offer career guidance and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Care of in-patients
• Accurate and timely clinical records and correspondence
• Clear & respectful communication with patients and professionals
• Teaching students
• Participating in Departmental governance and training meetings
• Creating a focused personal development plan
• Participating on the general medicine on‑call rota

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.

Hospital 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.

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

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Outline of main job duties/responsibilities

• Acute Geriatrics service: COPS input to frail older patients in accident and emergency and the acute admissions unit. The acute geriatrics consultant works in parallel with an acute medical consultant on the AMU and is supported by a team of junior doctors & registrars, therapists and older adult specialist nurses. They look after an average of 15-20 patients.
• Acute inpatient care on T10. This is carried out by three separate teams, each led by a consultant and supported by registrars/CMTs/Foundation trainees.
• Ortho‑geriatrics Liaison Service; average number varies from 5-10. The model is a liaison service whereby the patients stay under the care of the orthopaedic team, with ortho‑geriatrics consultant & registrar providing specialist reviews for hip fracture patients.
• Gastroenterology surgical liaison service. Average number varies from 5-10. The model is a liaison service whereby the patients stay under the care of the surgical team, with geriatrics consultant & registrar providing specialist reviews.
• Community services: Domiciliary visits / MDTs / Nursing home work within Camden & Islington.
• Older Adult Assessment team: A team of specialist nurses who support in the delivery of excellent care for frail older patients with a particular focus on patients with dementia and delirium.
• Outpatients: Two general elderly medicine clinics, a multidisciplinary falls clinic, and two rapid access clinics.

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?

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.