Overview
The post holder will be a part of our team, ensuring the highest standards of care in accordance with the National Service Framework and relevant NICE guidance. Acute Geriatric services are provided at the William Harvey and the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospitals. Our Geriatricians are responsible for providing emergency care to the older person, from emergency floor through to discharge. The geriatricians on the William Harvey Hospital site support the Medical take with a focus on frailty (Acute Frailty) and care for those aged 80 years and older. Frailty identification is integrated early in the emergency pathway to enable prompt CGA initiation, working closely with an established Therapy and Discharge service and with community partners, particularly the East Kent Frailty Home Treatment Service/Virtual Ward. An Acute Frailty Assessment Unit and an Acute Physician led AMU model support this work.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with their care. They will be expected to cooperate with the Clinical Director and Care Group Management on organisational and budget issues. The on-call commitment and acute hospital sessional commitment to geriatric medicine will be organised with the Consultant’s colleagues to ensure delivery and continuity of inpatient care. In addition to acute and post-acute geriatric duties, flexible commitments include administration, management, committee work, pastoral visits and relative interviews. Appropriate acute skills are required for view of acute admissions. The HCOOP Directorate emphasises clinical leadership, with education programs and mentorship supported by the Trust’s Organisational Development team to help new colleagues develop leadership and management skills.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving around 800,000 people. Our vision is "great healthcare from great people" and our values say that people feel cared for, safe, respected and confident we are making a difference. We have adopted a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals called "We care", empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day to day. We are looking for compassionate people to join our improvement journey for patients, families and carers.
Applicants and sponsorship
Please note if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application. We sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa for roles at Band 5 and above.
Job details
Date posted: 08 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (pro rata where applicable)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-5995LCONWHH
Job locations: William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, TN24 0LZ
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please contact the line manager using the contact details at the top of the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected as this document is an important part of the assessment process. Support is available for applicants with declared disabilities.
*Please note that the set Interview Date is guidance and may be subject to change.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
* Full GMC Registration
* Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
* Higher Degree (MD / PhD or equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine
Skills and experience
* Geriatric Medicine experience within the NHS
Clinical governance
* Experience in Audit
* Experience in service improvement
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship and UK Registration
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration; see NHS Careers for details.
Employer details
Employer: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, TN24 0LZ
Employer website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/
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