Locum Consultant Physician in Acute Geriatric Medicine

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a locum Consultant Geriatrician to join their dynamic team in Elderly Care Medicine. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care for older patients with complex medical issues, while also participating in outpatient clinics and on-call duties. The position emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and supports a commitment to diversity and inclusion. With a focus on comprehensive geriatric assessment and patient-centered service, this role is ideal for those passionate about improving the lives of older adults. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• Fully trained in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine.
• Ability to make decisions at consultant level.
• Knowledge of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and its application.

Responsibilities

• Provide Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment service for frail older patients.
• Support Interface Geriatrics liaison service for frail older patients.
• Manage patients on an acute Elderly Care ward.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine

General Internal Medicine

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

Clinical Governance

Teaching and Supervision

Education

Full registration with the GMC

Membership of the Royal College of Geriatric Medicine

Higher degree (PhD/MD)

Tools

Patient and hospital database

Clinical governance guidelines

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a locum Consultant Geriatrician, starting August 2025, to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team for a period of one year. This is a 10 PA consultant post in Elderly Care Medicine to cover the maternity leave of an existing Consultant at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.

This is a rotational post between Interface Geriatrics and one of our Acute Elderly Care Wards. This post will also involve a commitment to an outpatient clinic (movement disorders, general elderly care, falls or complex pre-operative assessment). The post will also include participation in the Elderly Care Physician on call rota at approximately 1:16.

The successful applicant will work alongside other consultants and with a team of resident doctors providing high quality care for older people with complex medical issues. As a forward thinking and adaptable department, we would welcome applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time.

Main duties of the job

To provide, with colleagues, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment service for frail older patients admitted under the care of the Elderly Care team.

Support the provision of the Interface Geriatrics liaison service for frail older patients in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Short Stay Unit (SSU) and the Emergency Department.

Ensure continuity of care for older people admitted to AMU and SSU; enabling patients to receive specialist consultant care throughout their stay in the acute areas.

To manage patients on an acute Elderly Care ward, working closely with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and providing consultant support to the medical team.

Enhance and support one of our subspecialty services, with input into Surgical Liaison, Movement Disorders, Falls or General Geriatrics clinics.

To provide on-call cover for the Elderly Care Physician (ECPOD) on call on a 1 in 16 rota. On-call is Category A with 3% on-call intensity supplement. Specific fixed weekday to be confirmed.

Prospective cover for each other's annual leave will be shared equally between the consultant team and often involves cover of the inpatient wards.

Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.

Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the elderly care service.

Responsibility for the educational supervision and clinical supervision of trainee doctors, and participation in the training of medical students and student physician associates.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS1194NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire NHS Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please contact Dr Paul Wearing (details below)

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please contact Dr Paul Wearing (details below)

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
• Membership of the Royal College of Geriatric Medicine of the United Kingdom or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Fully trained in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine
• Ability to make decisions at consultant level
• Knowledge of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and its application

Desirable

• Sub-specialty interest & experience in an area of Geriatric Medicine
• Knowledge/experience of geriatric medicine outpatient services

Audit Management & IT Essential

• Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
• Undertake audits and present data as required
• Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience Essential

• Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

• Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
• Educational qualification

Patient Experience Essential

• Contributes to improving patients experience
• See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
• Membership of the Royal College of Geriatric Medicine of the United Kingdom or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Fully trained in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine
• Ability to make decisions at consultant level
• Knowledge of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and its application

Desirable

• Sub-specialty interest & experience in an area of Geriatric Medicine
• Knowledge/experience of geriatric medicine outpatient services

Audit Management & IT Essential

• Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
• Undertake audits and present data as required
• Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience Essential

• Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

• Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
• Educational qualification

Patient Experience Essential

• Contributes to improving patients experience
• See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire NHS Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire NHS Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)