Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Isleworth · Negotiable · onsite The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and passionate Locum Geriatric Consultant, who will join the existing team of supportive and dedicated Consultant colleagues. The successful candidate will provide daily consultant-led care for patients on Kew Ward, ensuring timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and safe discharge. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining clinical responsibility for a cohort of approximately 17-20 inpatients Undertaking regular consultant ward rounds and board rounds to support effective patient flow and length-of-stay management Reviewing and providing specialist advice for medical outliers across the Trust Leading and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, family meetings, discharge planning discussions, and Best Interests Meetings Supervising junior medical staff and providing senior clinical decision-making support Reviewing ward referrals and providing consultant advice for complex patients Undertaking administrative duties associated with inpatient care, clinical governance, and documentation Participating in service development and quality improvement activities through dedicated Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time The Trust offers a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary: negotiable, depending on experience (£113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus London Weighting allowance) Opportunities for professional development and growth Collaborative and supportive work environment The Trust has over 6,000 members of staff and provides full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency, and children's services, in addition to a range of community-based services across London. Requirements: CCT/equivalent in Geriatric medicine/Neurology/ Acute medicine (or within six months of CCT) or on the Specialist Register Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice MRCP or equivalent Broad experience in Acute and General Medicine Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff Experience of audit / clinical research Desirable: Higher degree e.g. PhD or MD Research experience Previous QIP experience Acute Internal Medicine SCE Understanding of the NHS and its organisation Undertaken a management course Completed publications in appropriate journal(s) Previous experience in Orthogeriatrics