About this role
Job summary
Join Us in Transforming Frailty Care at QEH
We are excited to invite applications for Consultant Geriatricians to join our forward thinking team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital as we launch a brand new, innovative clinical model of care for older and frail adultsat Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in 2026.
What's New?
We are introducing two key services co-located within Ward 22:
Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (Frailty SDEC) - A high-turnover, same-day assessment unit to reduce unnecessary admissions through rapid access to CGA and multidisciplinary care.
Acute Frailty Unit (AFU) - A short stay unit offering specialist-led treatment, early therapy input, and integrated discharge planning.
Your Role:
Lead delivery of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment from the point of admission.
Provide senior clinical decision-making and mentor junior staff.
Collaborate across the Acute and Frailty Pathways to improve flow and outcomes.
Drive innovation, quality improvement, and integrated working with community services.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a service designed around personalised, proactive and compassionate care.
Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to continuous improvement.
Benefit from investment in training, leadership development, and wellbeing.
Shape the future of frailty care in a diverse, dynamic London setting.
Main duties of the job
Support and further develop the geriatric service
Support and develop the interface frailty services for ED and relevant clinical areas
Support, lead and develop integrated care working with CCG's and community partners
Be an advocate for the care of older people within the organization.
Lead, support and mentor junior medical staff within the department and ensure training requirements are met.
Undertake work within a relevant area of interest.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The support and further development of the initiatives within the Department of Geriatric Medicine (as described above), and the consolidation of current inpatient clinical services for older people.
General Responsibilities
To provide high quality health care for older patients referred for diagnosis and treatment,
To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties
To provide prompt advice for General Practitioners
To participate in educational and audit meetings
To meet CPD and revalidation requirements
To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of leave
To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy
To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and trust affairs
Medicine for the Elderly
To provide a consultant-led service in the specialty
To lead daily board rounds and ward rounds on relevant wards
To lead on the new initiatives for the care of older people
To contribute to research in Medicine for the Elderly in an area of special interest
To contribute to meeting the 18 week outpatient target
To contribute to meeting the 4 hour waiting time target in the Emergency Department
To contribute to otherquality indicators where relevant
To contribute to community services (Bat phone and Frailty Clinic)
Medical Education & Teaching
To supervise and teach Medical Students.
To participate in formal teaching of the Medicine in Old Age Syllabus to Year 4 medical students, and acute medicine to Year 3 students.
To supervise and manage trainee medical staff (in conjunction with other Consultants on the firm and in the Department) and ensure training requirements are met
To provide post-graduate training in Medicine for the Elderly for all grades of Medical Staff and for non-medical clinical staff.
To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions for General Practitioners and to foster increased knowledge and skills within the local Medical Community
To be a Clinical supervisor and Education supervisor to a number of trainees.
Clinical Audit/ Clinical Governance/ Research
To participate in clinical audit and implement audit findings as appropriate.
To support NIHR funded research.
Continuing Professional Development
1. Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level
2. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice
3. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy
4. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Policy, Planning and Management
1. Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
2. Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
3. Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service
4. Comply with all Trust policies.To lead or participate in the development of improved workflow through the Radiology Department, ensuring better patient experience and increased efficiency. This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. Flexibility in these sessions is necessary depending on the changing demands on the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Full registration with the GMC and hold a licence to practise and be on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine or within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview Broad based general training
Desirable
MD/PhD or other higher degree
Training Essential
Broad based training and wide experience of acute & general medicine Broad-based training in Geriatric Medicine
Desirable
A special interest within Geriatric Medicine complementing those currently in the directorate. An interest in managing frailty in acute care and the community would be particularly welcome
Clinical Experience Essential
Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk. Understanding and experience of audit.
Desirable
Previous broader experience of clinical governance, clinical risk management and associated areas
Clinical Audit Essential
Wide experience of, and strong commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (UHL is a main campus site of the Kings College London School of Medicine).
Desirable
Evidence of ability to organise training / teaching events Interest in, or previous experience of, clinical or service development research including successful delivery of research objectives
Teaching Experience Essential
Understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan and other national guidance and policy relevant to the provision of geriatric medicine. Understanding of NHS organisation and management A commitment to participate in the management of the Directorate of Medicine.
Desirable
Formal management course with previous management experience especially of change management. Understanding of, or previous experience of, working closely with older people's services
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
Knowledge of research methodology & Clinical trials
Other Attributes Essential
Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team Flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)