Senior Consultant in Geriatrics & General Medicine

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Consultant Physician in Geriatrics and General Medicine to deliver high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, developing service models, and coordinating patient pathways with primary care and external agencies.

The post emphasises participation in teaching, CPD, and research, with a focus on improving elderly care pathways and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• To work collaboratively and pro-actively with all appropriate clinical colleagues within the Trust in developing and implementing an acceptable service model reflective of best practice
• To forge effective relationships with clinical colleagues outside the Trust to improve the coherence and integration of patient pathways
• To share responsibility with colleagues for providing evidence-based standards of care for all inpatients and outpatients
• To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care
• To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and all other external agencies
• To lead and co-ordinate the dedicated multi-disciplinary team appointed to support the service models to achieve effective rehabilitation and effective discharge management
• To deliver comprehensive ward rounds and weekly multi-disciplinary meetings to co-ordinate the delivery of high-quality patient care
• To deliver multi-disciplinary outpatient clinics to provide specialist support
• To participate fully in the management of the Care of the Elderly Department and liaise closely with the Clinical Lead, Service Manager and Divisional Operations Director
• To participate in corporate and singular responsibility for the management of junior medical staff.

Job description

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Consultant Physician in Geriatrics and General Medicine to deliver high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, developing service models, and coordinating patient pathways with primary care and external agencies.

The post emphasises participation in teaching, CPD, and research, with a focus on improving elderly care pathways and discharge planning.