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Consultant Physician Medicine for the Elderly
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 391-RFL-8083262-A
Job summary
We are very pleased to offer the substantive appointment of a Consultant Physician, with a special interest in Medicine for the Elderly, and sub-speciality Surgical Liaison, at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
This position will be based at Barnet General Hospital. If appointed you will join a committed team of consultants, in our well-developed and respected service. We also pride ourselves on our supportive and forward-thinking culture.
Main duties of the job
In this post, there will be a strong focus on Perioperative care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS).
The appointee will alternate between running a POPS service and providing front door services in the Adult Assessment Unit (AAU).
When doing POPS, the postholder will have their own team of resident doctors and will reach into the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), as well as the surgical wards.
When in AAU, the appointee will become part of a team involved in running the bed base in the unit and in providing a hot clinic. They will also do in-reach into the emergency department (ED) and play a role in running the virtual ward service.
The appointee will also be on the acute integrated medical on-call rota.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Details
Date posted
19 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum plus London weighting
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8083262-A
Job locations
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
London
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT (in GIM and Ger) or Interview within 6 months of CCT date
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in General Internal and Geriatric Medicine.
- Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Desirable
- Sub-specialty experience desirable
- Experience in integrated care service development and delivery
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Understanding of quality improvement, clinical governance and audit procedures
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Others
Desirable
- Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT (in GIM and Ger) or Interview within 6 months of CCT date
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in General Internal and Geriatric Medicine.
- Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Desirable
- Sub-specialty experience desirable
- Experience in integrated care service development and delivery
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Understanding of quality improvement, clinical governance and audit procedures
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Others
Desirable
- Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
London
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
London
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom