Senior Clinical Fellow in Geriatric Medicine | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Geriatric Medicine for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive department, gaining valuable experience across a wide variety of medical conditions. Applicants will manage patient care, participate in ward rounds, and contribute to educational activities. Competitive compensation and training opportunities are available.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

In-house educational opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital setting.
• Understanding of geriatric medical conditions.
• Ability to manage a team of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing care for patients on the geriatric medicine wards.
• Participate in HSEP ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Develop person-centred care plans for in-patient management.

Skills

Experience in Geriatric Medicine

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Excellent communication skills

Education

Medical degree

Additional training in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Geriatric Medicine on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This is an ideal opportunity to work in a busy but well supported department with a team of highly motivated consultants and residents. The successful applicants will gain experience across a wide variety of medical conditions and will have access to the full range of in-house educational opportunities afforded to other trainees.

These posts will be well suited to those looking to bridge the gap between core and speciality training or for trainees who simply wish to gain more experience in Geriatric Medicine. Our department has a well- developed front door admissions avoidance service as well as integrated services such as care home and community geriatric medicine.

The successful applicants will be able to participate in the department\'s teaching, audit, and educational activities. In addition, the department will be able to support exposure to other specialist clinics.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Clinical Fellow will primarily be based on the geriatric medicine wards with responsibility for the ongoing care of patients on the 32-bedded ward.
• The exact pattern of working days will be decided with the successful applicants with the aim of providing as much cover and continuity as their resource allows.
• They will enable rapid discharge and provide timely review of patients under their care.
• The post holder will participate in HSEP ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Working with the ward MDT and community teams they will develop person-centred plans for the management plans for in-patient care and post-discharge.

About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK\'s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025