Consultant Physician Medicine for the Elderly
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, EN5 3DJ
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
We are very pleased to offer the substantive appointment of a Consultant Physician, with a special interest in Medicine for the Elderly, and sub-speci...
In this post, there will be a strong focus on Perioperative care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS).
The appointee will alternate between running a POPS service and providing front door services in the Adult Assessment Unit (AAU).
When doing POPS, the postholder will have their own team of resident doctors and will reach into the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), as well as the surgical wards.
When in AAU, the appointee will become part of a team involved in running the bed base in the unit and in providing a hot clinic. They will also do in-reach into the emergency department (ED) and play a role in running the virtual ward service.
The appointee will also be on the acute integrated medical on-call rota.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT (in GIM and Ger) or Interview within 6 months of CCT date
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in General Internal and Geriatric Medicine.
- Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Desirable
- Sub-specialty experience desirable
- Experience in integrated care service development and delivery
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Understanding of quality improvement, clinical governance and audit procedures
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Others
Desirable
- Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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