Trac proudly powers the recruitment for
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About
Contact
- Address
- Trust Headquarters
- 250 Euston Road
- London
- NW1 2PG
- Contact Number
- 0845 1555 000
Find out more
open_in_new JobsLocum Consultant in Medicine for the Elderly
Accepting applications until: 05-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 05-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- University College Hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- 235 Euston Road
- Tref
- London
- Cod post
- NW1 2BU
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 8 months (parental leave cover)
- Oriau
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (there is no on-call commitment with this role)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum + London weighting
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Elderly Care Medicine
The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role.
We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
Further guidance can be found in the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to fair and transparent recruitment and requires applicants to provide accurate information, as misleading details may affect their application or employment and may be verified in line with the Fraud Act 2006. For further information please visit https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
• Consultant Geriatric Medicine
Duration: 8 months (with potential for extension)
Location: University College London Hospital (UCLH)
Start date: 01/06/2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen at University College London Hospital for a Locum Consultant to join the Complex Older People’s Service, covering parental leave. There is the possibility of extension for the right candidate.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking clinician with a strong interest in inpatient care, acute frailty, virtual wards, and outpatient services to join our well-established multidisciplinary team. The service currently comprises 11 consultants and a consultant nurse, supported by junior doctors, therapists, and specialist nursing colleagues.
CV required for application.
Advert
About the Service
The Complex Older People’s Service plays a pivotal role across the patient pathway, delivering:
• Acute frailty services at the front door, in close collaboration with the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Teams
• A range of specialist clinics supporting older people with complex medical needs
• Inpatient care across three consultant-led teams on a dedicated ward
• Virtual wards supporting and managing patients in the community
The Role
The successful appointee will contribute to:
• Acute frailty services
• Virtual wards
• Specialist clinics
• inpatient care
You will be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and to supporting the ongoing development of innovative service models.
As a major teaching hospital with close academic links to UCL, the role offers excellent opportunities for involvement in teaching, training, quality improvement, and research.
Future Developments
This is an exciting time to join the department. Over the coming year, we anticipate further expansion of:
• Virtual ward services
• Silver triage
• Specialist outpatient and clinic-based services
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
-
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
-
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
-
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
-
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
-
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
-
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
-
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
-
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Professional Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of appointment
Meini prawf dymunol
- MD/PhD or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in management or leadership
Clinical Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of substantial experience managing complex frail elderly patients.
- Experience working in and leading teams
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in acute / Ortho-geriatric medicine
Clinical Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- An understanding of different models of integrated care and the respective roles of hospital and community
- Evidence of working successfully in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills and communication skills
- A caring attitude towards patients and relatives
Meini prawf dymunol
- Involvement in professional activities external to the workplace
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of and involvement in clinical audit.
- Demonstrable understanding of the basic understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Experience of IT systems relevant to the post
Meini prawf dymunol
- Clinical Management experience
Teaching and Research
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of training in teaching methods and participation in teaching at different levels
Meini prawf dymunol
- Record of publishing peer reviewed publications
Personal Qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Communication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Initiative and leadership: ability to take lead in driving change
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Dr Arshad Rather
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Lead, Complex Older People’s Service
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Informal Enquiries
We would be very happy to discuss the role informally with interested candidates.
Start your application
Sign in
Create an account
Create your account and apply for your new job!


