Consultant in Geriatrics (Acute and Community): Sponsorship Available

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Job summary

The Trust is looking to recruit a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine, based at both the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Woolwich and in the Greenwich Community Frailty team based at Memorial Hospital, Shooters Hill, Woolwich. The postholder will join a team of 10 consultants in QEH and be part of the community frailty team delivered by Oxleas Foundation Trust.

The post has been created to develop and consolidate new ways of working, enabling flow from acute settings to community teams. This is an opportunity for a Consultant Geriatrician to develop a broad range of experience, working across both the acute Frailty service delivered by Lewisham and Greenwich Trust and the community frailty service which is currently expanding to form part of the four integrated neighbourhood teams in Greenwich.

The post is full time (10 PAs) and based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich and Memorial Hospital, Shooters Hill.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and their Clinical or Divisional Director for Lewisham and Greenwich Trust and the Clinical Director or Service Director of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust within three months of their commencement date. The role is equally split between the two Trusts.

Main duties of the job

To support the development on-going development of a comprehensive geriatric medicine service and development of Frailty within the Greenwich integrated neighbourhood teams

Support and develop the interface frailty services for ED and relevant clinical areas

Develop the Geriatrician role within the four integrated neighbourhood teams in Greenwich, specifically supporting the MDT needs of the moderately and severely frail population.

Support, lead and develop integrated care working with ICB’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

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).

Closing Date: 25 October 2026

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