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LED ST3-5 equivalent in Geriatric Medicine
The closing date is 08 December 2025
o This post's purpose is to provide broad general medical experience at ST3+ level or equivalent and offer excellent opportunities to develop skills in education, management or research. Previous academic experience is not required. o We are looking for someone who is curious, open-minded and keen to learn. You will be enthusiastic about elderly medicine and looking after people. You will be flexible, considerate and a good communicator. We will try to help you reach your full potential and will offer career guidance and support.
Main duties of the job
Care of in-patientsAccurate and timely clinical records and correspondenceClear & respectful communication with patients and professionalsTeaching studentsParticipating in Departmental governance and training meetingsCreating a focused personal development planParticipate on the general medicine on-call rota
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Outline of main job duties/responsibilities
Acute Geriatrics service: COPS input to frail older patients in accident and emergency and the acute admissions unit. The acute geriatrics consultant works in parallel with an acute medical consultant on the AMU and is supported by a team of junior doctors & registrars, therapists and older adult specialist nurses. They look after an average of 15-20 patients. Acute inpatient care on T10. This is carried out by three separate teams, each led by a consultant and supported by registrars/CMTs/Foundation trainees. Ortho-geriatrics Liaison Service; average number varies from 5-10. The model is a liaison service whereby the patients stay under the care of the orthopaedic team, with ortho-geriatrics consultant & registrar providing specialist reviews for hip fracture patients. Gastroenterology surgical liaison service. Average number varies from 5-10. The model is a liaison service whereby the patients stay under the care of the surgical team, with geriatrics consultant & registrar providing specialist reviews. Community services: Domiciliary visits / MDTs / Nursing home work within Camden & Islington. Older Adult Assessment team: A team of specialist nurses who support in the delivery of excellent care for frail older patients with a particular focus on patients with dementia and delirium. Outpatients: Two general elderly medicine clinics, a multidisciplinary falls clinic, and two rapid access clinics
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
* Medical Degree
* Completion of Internal Medical Training/ACCS training, or equivalent, and able to work at level of medical registrar
* MRCP or equivalent
* - Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
* Valid ALS certificate or equivalent
Experience
* Familiarity with acute/general medicine
* Experience in working with MDTs and engaging in discharge planning
* Experience of teaching formally and informally
* Evidence of innovation in the development and delivery audit/quality improvement work
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
* Ability to teach and facilitate in a multiprofessional setting
* Interest in developing skills in medical education
* Ability to assess acutely ill patients
Communication
* A flexible approach, good leadership and communication skills
Personal and People Development
* Commitment to education and training
* Ability to multi-task effectively on a number of projects simultaneously
* A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise effectively
* Teamworking abilities
* Ability to work under pressure
* Able to consider problems, seek advice and support from others, take decisions, and propose and implement solutions
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
* Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
* Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
* Share a line on the on call medical rota
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.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£65,048 a yearper annum+ London weighting (+out-of-hours)
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