Description
We are seeking to appoint a locum Consultant Physician/Geriatrician in Older People Services. This is a fixed-term position to cover maternity leave, offering a salary of £54,499 to £67,325 per annum.
The successful candidate will be based at Royal London Hospital, managing a proportion of patients independently, playing an active role in the multi-disciplinary team, and participating in discharge planning. They will also cover falls and general outpatient clinics.
Responsibilities include:
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment of patients
- Daily attendance of the base ward multidisciplinary board round
- Undertaking clinics on a regular basis
- Collaborating with colleagues to develop a service model in keeping with best practice
- Close working with colleagues in the emergency department, acute medicine, and specialist medicine
Requirements:
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a license to practice
- Established career and training pathway within the NHS
- MRCP or equivalent specialist qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months
- Relevant CCT in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine or equivalent
Desirable qualifications include higher teaching degrees and research experience.
We welcome requests for flexible or less than full-time working.