Locally Employed Doctor in Geriatrics (ST3)

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Birtley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Locally Employed Doctor Registrar in Geriatrics at ST3 level to join the Geriatric Medicine team. Based on a ward, you will supervise in-patients and junior doctors under consultant supervision and participate in the on-call rota.

You will conduct daily ward rounds, coordinate resident doctor leave, and ensure safe reviews when staffing is short. Redeployments to other General Medicine wards may occur to support safe staffing levels.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of geriatric medicine and UK acute medicine and ambulatory care.
• Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum.
• Experience of guideline appraisals.
• Participation of relevant audits.
• Experience of literature appraisal and report writing.
• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine.
• Implementation of evidence based guidelines.
• Participation in relevant national audits.

Responsibilities

• The Registrars play a key role in ensuring medical team input into the Red2Green at the board round meetings which takes place twice daily on each ward.
• This is a ward based, mini-MDT in which the treatment and discharge plan for each patient on the ward is reviewed with a view to eliminating bottlenecks and non-treatment related delays.
• The post holder will assist in teaching and supervising the FY1 and FY2 and IMT 1/2 in practical procedures and in their clinical learning.
• The post operates at the ST3 level or above (dependent on the post holder’s experience and qualifications) within the firm structure and as such is most suitable for a candidate with MRCP wishing to gain further experience at ST level in Care of the Elderly Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine.
• The post holder will work closely with the medical team and wider multidisciplinary clinical team in his/her area of work to deliver high quality patient care.
• The post holder will also support the consultant in driving forward service improvements according to the changing and increasing needs of the population.
• The post holder will report directly to the consultant in their area.

Skills

Geriatric medicine knowledge

UK acute medicine experience

Audit participation

Literature appraisal

Evidence-based practice

Guideline implementation

National audits

Education

GMC licence to practice

PACES

ALS or equivalent

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Locally Employed Doctor in Geriatrics (ST3)

The closing date is 02 December 2026

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is looking to appoint a Locally Employed Doctor Registrar grade (LED) to work within our Geriatric Medicine department.The post holder will be based on one of the Geriatric Medicine wards overseeing the care of the inpatient on that ward alongside the consultant. There will be times where redeployment to other General Medicine wards will be in place to support with safe staffing.The post holder will also be required to be a part of the on call rota which includes long days, twilights, weekends and night shifts. The on call rota cross covers medicine wards and acute areas.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will jointly be responsible for supervising Care of the Elderly ward in-patients and resident doctors, outpatient clinics and ward referrals from other firms (with consultant supervision). The successful applicant will take part in the on call rota covering Acute Take as well as Wards. Full induction from both a corporate and local perspective will be provided.The post holder will conduct ward rounds with the resident doctors, ensuring all patients are seen daily. This will develop leadership and supervision skills as the Registrar is a key link in co-ordinating resident doctor leave on the ward and ensuring that all patients are safely reviewed when shortfalls occur. The post holder will participate in the Medical On Call Rota.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job responsibilities

The Registrars play a key role in ensuring medical team input into the Red2Green at the board round meetings which takes place twice daily on each ward. This is a ward based, mini-MDT in which the treatment and discharge plan for each patient on the ward is reviewed with a view to eliminating bottlenecks and non-treatment related delays.

The post holder will assist in teaching and supervising the FY1 and FY2 and IMT 1/2 in practical procedures and in their clinical learning.

The post operates at the ST3 level or above (dependent on the post holder’s experience and qualifications) within the firm structure and as such is most suitable for a candidate with MRCP wishing to gain further experience at ST level in Care of the Elderly Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine. The post offers excellent experience in acute General and Care of the Elderly Medicine.

The post holder will work closely with the medical team and wider multidisciplinary clinical team in his/her area of work to deliver high quality patient care. The post holder will also support the consultant in driving forward service improvements according to the changing and increasing needs of the population.

The post holder will report directly to the consultant in their area.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a licence to practice
• PACES
• Valid ALS or equivalent

Experience

• Knowledge and experience of geriatric medicine and UK acute medicine and ambulatory care
• Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum
• Experience of guideline appraisals
• Participation of relevant audits
• Experience of literature appraisal and report writing
• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine
• Implementation of evidence based guidelines
• Participation in relevant national audits

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.

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust