Locum Consultant Physician Care Of Older Adults Medicine

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust · London · £113565.00 to £150569.00 · onsite We are seeking a Locum Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine for a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL). The successful candidate will provide high-quality healthcare for older patients, respond to referrals, and offer prompt advice to General Practitioners. The postholder will be part of a team of 12 Geriatricians responsible for Care of Older Adult inpatient beds, the intermediate care unit at Brymore House, and providing senior support to Community teams, including Urgent Community Response (UCR), Proactive Ageing Well (PAWs), and Virtual Ward (VW). The department is undergoing significant development to improve access and links between community and hospital care. The ideal candidate will contribute to these developments and provide specialist advice to GPs and Community Services. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality healthcare for older patients Respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties Offer prompt and effective advice to General Practitioners Participate in educational and audit meetings Meet CPD and revalidation requirements Support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy Contribute to the response of the Directorate to the National Service Framework for Older People Contribute to research in Medicine for the Elderly Person Specification: MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent CCT in Geriatric Medicine Broad-based general training Full Registration with the GMC and hold a license to practice Good communication and interpersonal skills Organisational ability Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team A sympathetic approach to patients and their relatives Benefits: Competitive salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum Opportunities for professional development and growth Job Details: Fixed-term contract for 12 months Full-time position Based at University Hospital Lewisham