Consultant Geriatrician

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. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Geriatrician The closing date is 29 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive Consultant to join the Department of Geriatric Medicine at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will become an integral member of the existing Geriatric Medicine consultant team and will contribute to the delivery and development of specialist services for older adults across trauma and surgical pathways. The role has been developed to support the Trust's growing need for specialist geriatric input for older adults admitted with frailty trauma, as well as frail surgical patients requiring Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, optimisation and peri-operative care. The role offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop and shape the Trust's surgical liaison service, working closely with surgical and anaesthetic colleagues to establish a model of care that reflects their clinical expertise, professional interests and vision for best practice in the care of frail older adults. There will be opportunities to develop new pathways and innovative models of care in response to the needs of the local population and emerging best practice. The balance between frailty trauma, surgical liaison, peri-operative care and outpatient activity will evolve with the development of the service. This provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic consultant to play a leading role in shaping a high-quality, integrated service for frail older adults. Main duties of the job Please refer to the attached, detailed job description for the duties, responsibilities, and person specification. Interview date: 20th November 2026. About us Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus LW allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 289-EI-202 Job locations Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Fulh