Locum Consultant in Older People’s Services

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Barts Health NHS Trust Locum Consultant in Older People’s Services The closing date is 27 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking to appoint a locum Consultant Physician/Geriatrician in Older People Services. We welcome applicants with established geriatric experience but would consider those with general medical qualifications and some experience and passion for geriatric medicine. This is a fixed term to cover maternity leave . The posts offer an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and welcoming consultant team, with ample support provided to new consultants and those with less geriatric experience. These posts will be based at Royal London Hospital we have a 52 bedded acute geriatrics ward. The successful candidate would be expected to manage a proportion of these patients independently, play an active role in the multi-disciplinary team and be part of the discharge planning process. They would be expected to cover falls and general out patient clinicWe welcome requests for flexible or less than full time working You require full registration with the General Medical Council with the licence to practice and an established career and training pathway within the NHS is essential. For more information or to arrange a visit please contact Dr Dhanupriya Sivapathasuntharam Clinical Lead dhanupriya.sivapathasuntharam@nhs.net and Clinical Director Dominic.Cavlan@nhs.net Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment Main duties of the job The appointee will be expected to take on the following roles and responsibilities: Comprehensive geriatric assessment of patients triaged to the department through acute ward rounds and reviews. When on the wards, daily attendance of the base ward multidisciplinary board round To undertake clinic on a regular basis. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Trust to develop a service model in keeping with best practice. Close working with colleagues in the emergency department; acute medicine and specialist medicine to ensure appropriate patients are transferred to and managed within the department. To always have regard to the clinical and quality standards set out within Trust guidelines, to participate in clinical governance working closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive care in and out of hospital. This will include liaison with general practice and community services regarding management of patients with chronic conditions. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently