Locum consultant In Geriatric Medicine | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is looking for passionate Geriatricians to join a team within their Older People's Services. Candidates will provide clinical leadership in acute geriatrics and geriatric assessments, contributing to both inpatient and outpatient care. The role offers a flexible working environment and strong support for professional development. Candidates must hold GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or nearing completion of CCT. The position promises rewarding opportunities in frailty and acute care.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Strong emphasis on well-being

Leadership development program

Qualifications

• Must have experience with acute geriatric admissions.
• Interest in clinical leadership roles is encouraged.
• A commitment to well-being and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the Virtual Frailty Team.
• Deliver early Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in the Emergency Department.
• Contribute to the General Internal Medicine on-call rota.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

Experience with Frailty and Acute Geriatrics

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Specialist Registration for Geriatrics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT

Job description

Overview

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Geriatricians to join a team of six consultant colleagues within Barts Health NHS Trust on the Newham Site. There has been significant investment and expansion of Older People’s Services, making it an exciting time to join our team.

There are rewarding opportunities within Frailty, Acute Geriatrics, Medical Liaison, Community Liaison (including Virtual Wards and Care Home Medicine), as well as subspecialty outpatient clinics. We deliver high quality, award-winning clinical care for people living in the London Borough of Newham and the surrounding areas. We support a flexible working environment with a strong emphasis on well-being and work-life balance, and we welcome applications for LTFT working. We value clinical leadership across all specialties and offer an excellent leadership development programme in partnership with the Kings Fund. Candidates interested in a clinical lead role are encouraged to apply.

Post 1

The successful candidate will be expected to provide clinical leadership to our award-winning Virtual Frailty Team and deliver an early CGA in ED for acute geriatric admissions, rotating with cover for an acute inpatient ward (max 13 beds).

Post 2

The successful candidate will rotate between an acute inpatient ward (max 13 beds) and the Front Door Frailty Team based in ED, delivering CGA with a view to avoid unnecessary admissions and re-presentation to hospital in frail older adults.

Both posts will contribute to the General Internal Medicine on-call rota (acute unselected medical take covering all ages) with a frequency of 1:12 (B supplement). Pro rata on-call slot available for LTFT posts.

Qualifications and registration

You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be on the Specialist Register for Geriatric and General Medicine or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.

Support and environment

The candidates will be supported by the Clinical Lead, with mentorship available to help you transition into your new role. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We are on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, aiming to provide safe and compassionate care in east London and beyond. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and to deliver harm-free care with patients in the right place at the right time. We strive to be an outstanding place to work with WeCare values guiding how we work together. We are committed to inclusion and ensuring every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.