Locum Consultant in Frailty and Geriatrics | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large hospital trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Frailty to join a dynamic team in the Margate area. This role focuses on high-quality care for older patients and involves implementing new care models within the emergency department and frailty assessment unit. With exciting transformation projects underway, this is a rewarding opportunity for motivated candidates. The position offers up to 32 days’ annual leave and support for continued education and improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Up to 32 days' annual leave

Support for medical education

Involvement in quality improvement projects

Qualifications

• Dynamic and motivated Elderly Care Consultant.
• Involvement in quality improvement and patient safety work.
• Experience in acute care settings is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for older patients in the emergency department.
• Implement an Acute Physician led model supported by specialty in-reach.
• Change HCOOP referral criteria to focus on frailty.

Job description

The post holder will be a part of our team, ensuring and patient that the highest standards of care, in accordance with the National Service Framework for Frailty and Geriatric Medicine and relevant NICE guidance are provided to patients.

We are seeking a consultant in Frailty to be a robust part of our emergency department and frailty assessment unit alongside our other consultants.

This will lead away from age related services towards an acute frailty service. Alongside this is an agreement to further implement an Acute Physician led AMU model supported by specialty in reach rotas. As part of this it is planned to change HCOOP referral from an age criterion to a frailty one.

We are looking for dynamic and motivated Elderly Care Consultants to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. The successful candidates will join other substantive Consultants in providing the highest quality care possible for older patients in Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

We also offer up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025