Job summary
The Trust is looking to recruit a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine, based at both the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Woolwich and in the Greenwich Community Frailty team based at Memorial Hospital, Shooters Hill, Woolwich. The postholder will join a team of 10 consultants in QEH and be part of the community frailty team delivered by Oxleas Foundation Trust.

The post has been created to develop and consolidate new ways of working, enabling flow from acute settings to community teams. This is an opportunity for a Consultant Geriatrician to develop a broad range of experience, working across both the acute Frailty service delivered by Lewisham and Greenwich Trust and the community frailty service which is currently expanding to form part of the four integrated neighbourhood teams in Greenwich.

The post is full time (10 PAs) and based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich and Memorial Hospital, Shooters Hill.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and their Clinical or Divisional Director for Lewisham and Greenwich Trust and the Clinical Director or Service Director of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust within three months of their commencement date. The role is equally split between the two Trusts.

Main duties of the job

• To support the development on-going development of a comprehensive geriatric medicine service and development of Frailty within the Greenwich integrated neighbourhood teams
• Support and develop the interface frailty services for ED and relevant clinical areas
• Develop the Geriatrician role within the four integrated neighbourhood teams in Greenwich, specifically supporting the MDT needs of the moderately and severely frail population.
• Support, lead and develop integrated care working with ICB's and community partners
• Be an advocate for the care of older people within the organization.
• Lead, support and mentor junior medical staff within the department and ensure training requirements are met
• Undertake work within a relevant area of interest

About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year, 10 PAs
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Reference number 197-AA8773-A

Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The support and further development of the initiatives within the Department of Geriatric Medicine (as described above), and the consolidation of current inpatient clinical services for older people.

General Responsibilities

• To provide high quality health care for older patients referred for diagnosis and treatment
• To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties
• To provide prompt advice for General Practitioners
• To participate in educational and audit meetings
• To meet CPD and revalidation requirements
• To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of leave
• To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy
• To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and trust affairs

Medicine for the Elderly

• To provide a consultant-led service in the specialty
• To lead daily board rounds and ward rounds on relevant wards

Medical Education & Teaching

• To supervise and teach Medical Students.
• To participate in formal teaching of the Medicine in Old Age Syllabus to Year 4 medical students, and acute medicine to Year 3 students.
• To supervise and manage trainee medical staff (in conjunction with other Consultants on the firm and in the Department) and ensure training requirements are met

Continuing Professional Development

• Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level
• Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice
• Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Policy, Planning and Management

• Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
• Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

Person Specification
Essential qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC and hold a licence to practise and be on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine or within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
• Broad based general training

Desirable qualifications

• MD/PhD or other higher degree

Essential training

• Broad based training and wide experience of acute & general medicine
• Broad-based training in Geriatric Medicine

Desirable training

• A special interest within Geriatric Medicine complementing those currently in the directorate.
• An interest in managing frailty in acute care and the community would be particularly welcome

Essential clinical experience

• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk.
• Understanding and experience of audit.

Desirable clinical experience

• Previous broader experience of clinical governance, clinical risk management and associated areas

Essential clinical audit

• Wide experience of, and strong commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (UHL is a main campus site of the Kings College London School of Medicine).

Desirable clinical audit

• Evidence of ability to organise training / teaching events
• Interest in, or previous experience of, clinical or service development research including successful delivery of research objectives

Essential teaching experience

• Understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan and other national guidance and policy relevant to the provision of geriatric medicine.
• Understanding of NHS organisation and management
• A commitment to participate in the management of the Directorate of Medicine.

Desirable teaching experience

• Formal management course with previous management experience especially of change management.
• Understanding of, or previous experience of, working closely with older people's services

Essential management and administrative experience

• Knowledge of research methodology & Clinical trials

Essential other attributes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road, London, SE18 4QH, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Dr Rohini Yadav, rohiniyadav@nhs.net, 02088364003

Closing date: 22 November 2026