Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

Haringey GP Federation; Leicester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester seeks a Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine for a 12-month fixed-term position. The role focuses on enhancing care for older patients, working within inpatient and community services. Responsibilities include clinical decision-making, education for medical staff, and supervision of junior staff. Key requirements include GMC registration, MB BS or equivalent, and specific training in geriatric medicine. The deadline for applications is 05 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Fully trained in Geriatric/General (Internal) Medicine.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility within 6 months.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical decision making on a geriatric ward.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• Participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge and Expertise

Communication Skills

Audit and Quality Improvement

Education

Full GMC Registration

MB BS or Equivalent

MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent

Job description

Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

The closing date is 05 January 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic and friendly team within the Department of Geriatric Medicine at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

The appointment is a 12‑month fixed‑term locum consultant based within our inpatient, community services and frailty virtual ward, improving care for older people living with frailty in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful applicant will work with colleagues on geriatric inpatient base wards, help deliver geriatric medicine education, and train other medical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide senior clinical decision making on a geriatric ward designed for patients not appropriate for immediate discharge or transfer. This will include consultant ward rounds & board rounds.
• To provide clinical PA's for specialist interest outpatient services, as agreed with the service.
• To partake in the out of hours Medical Consultant Rota for either the Acute Medical Unit (Leicester Royal Infirmary) or Clinical Decisions Unit (Glenfield General Hospital).
• To lead on the implementation of Red to Green processes on the ward along with other systems to ensure appropriate and safe clinical care on the ward.
• To supervise and train junior medical staff.
• To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
• To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.
• To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
• To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
• To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Clinical Management Group.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
• To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.
• To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group.
• To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

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• Full GMC Registration
• MB BS or Equivalent
• MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register, or will be eligible for inclusion within 6 months of the interview date through a CCT, or CESR or European Community Rights.
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent

Experience / Clinical Skills

• Fully trained in Geriatric/General (Internal) Medicine
• Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.

Communication Skills

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Audit / Quality Improvement

• Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.
• Experience of participation in quality improvement programme
• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust