Trust Doctor (ST3+ equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Trust Doctor in Geriatric Medicine for a 12-month fixed-term role in London. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive team, focusing on patient care and clinical skill development. The role includes responsibilities in managing complex health issues, participating in multidisciplinary interactions, and contributing to research and teaching initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a strong foundation in geriatrics, along with effective communication and leadership skills, ensuring high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M.
• Current ALS certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Patient care, ward rounds, and managing medical records.
• Participating in meetings and governance activities.

Skills

Teamwork and supervision skills

Teaching abilities

Staff and resource management

Effective communication skills

Education

Full MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC registration with license to practice

Job description

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Trust Doctor (ST3+ equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine, London

Client: Barts Health NHS Trust

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Whipps Cross Hospital and Ainslie rehabilitation unit are seeking a Trust Doctor (ST3+ equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine for a 12-month fixed term position. There is also a second post available until 30-Sept-2025. The role involves working within the Older People’s Services department, including general medicine on-call duties if qualified. The position offers opportunities for clinical skill development, research, teaching, and audit, with strong consultant supervision.

Main duties of the job

The main duties include patient care, ward rounds, managing medical records, investigations, referrals, discharge summaries, multidisciplinary interactions, supervising procedures, and participating in meetings and governance activities.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusive, high-quality patient care. The trust values its staff and strives to create a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The department specializes in Geriatric Medicine, including Frailty, Acute Geriatrics, Ortho-Geriatrics, and other subspecialties, serving a population with high frailty and complex health issues.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• Evidence of research participation

Experience

• Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M
• Current ALS certificate
• Higher trainee-level experience in Geriatric Medicine
• Geriatric subspecialty experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M, clinical audit, and quality improvement
• Understanding of medical curricula and lifelong learning

Skills

• Teamwork and supervision skills
• Teaching abilities
• Staff and resource management
• Effective communication skills

Other

• Flexible, cooperative, and leadership qualities
• Self-motivated, critical thinker, able to work under pressure