Job summary

Locum Consultant Geriatrician - GEMINI

The geriatric medicine team at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) is expanding and the future is exciting. We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Geriatrician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. We have recently developed our 5 day frailty SDEC service and are now expanding it to cover 7 days. We are also part of the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) trial site and part of Surrey East which hosts one of the national Frailty collaborative hubs.

We are looking for a locum consultant colleagues to join our wonderful team. This post will work within our already established GEMINI team and current substantive consultants in post. This team uses an evidence-based approach to develop services which integrate medicine for the elderly into acute medicine, emergency medicine, surgery and the community. The GEMINI team currently support the management of patients in ED, frailty SDEC and in-patient elderly care wards.

Main duties of the job

We are now expanding this provision, and these new posts will be instrumental in supporting the development of this service. This will ensure we can run a frailty SDEC 7 days a week with direct admissions from GP referrals and SeCAMB as well as supporting wider in reach into all areas of the hospital where our group of patients need support from our service. It also means that we can align our developing service with the emerging neighbourhood model and future increase in community geriatric provision. We are also currently recruiting a number of ACPs and AHPs to support this service development. We are therefore looking for flexible, passionate team members, that are not limited by perceived boundaries in healthcare systems, and keen to work in an innovative environment.

We welcome informal enquiries and visits. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact:Dr Sinead Henderson,Clinical Lead Elderly Medicine.Email: [email protected].

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (depending on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7749617-PN-C

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• oEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• oA complete and accurate application
• oSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• oEvidence of essential experience for role
• oMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• oEvidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• oEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
• oHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration

Person Specification Criteria Essential oEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role oA complete and accurate application oSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statement oEvidence of essential experience for role oMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the role oEvidence of the Trust values and behaviours oEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification oHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The secretarial team work fairly autonomously but also form part of the wider practice team of clinicians and admin staff. We are keen to replace a member of staff who is leaving as soon as possible. This will be a 16 hour 4 day a week role and is a permanent post. The shift pattern will be afternoons only.

Main duties of the job

The main function is to support the clinicians and management with secretarial tasks involving patient NHS and private referrals, typing of reports for other health & social care organisations and liaison with health care colleagues and patients in order to facilitate care.

Empathy, tact and diplomacy are required for interactions with patients and their carers both face-to-face and over the 'phone.The team also rely on high quality interpersonal communication and teamwork to meet NHS targets individually and collectively.

About us

We are a well-established, friendly GP practice offering services to over 21,000 patients in the market town of Leighton Buzzard. We are proud of our positive working atmosphere and the way our team rise to the various challenges of working in healthcare. We are part-dispensing and also a host organisation for the training of future GPs. We are part of the Leighton Buzzard Primary Care Network (along with the other 2 LB practices) and work closely with our PCN colleagues and our Patient Participation Network.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1595-26-0006

Job locations

29 Bassett Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1AR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Secretarial support for the team of GPs, nurses and pharmacists based at Bassett Road Surgery.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities Secretarial support for the team of GPs, nurses and pharmacists based at Bassett Road Surgery.For more detailed information, please refer to the Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous secretarial experience and advanced use of Microsoft packages. Experience of or the proven ability to manage sensitive situations dealing sympathetically with patients' concerns.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice. Experience using ERS and SystemOne.

Experience

Essential

• Good standard of education standard grades at Grade A-C or equivalent, including maths and English. Excellent written and oral communication skills both face to face and over the 'phone. Effective time management and ability to prioritise workload. Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. Attention to detail and accuracy important as is the need for absolute confidentiality. Ability to work without direct supervision as well as part of a team. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, empathy, confidence, tact and diplomacy.

Desirable

• Experience in a GP/hospital medical secretarial role. Knowledge of medical and/or medication related terminology. Thorough working knowledge of SystemOne and/or Choose & Book (eReferral). Minute taking and shorthand skills an advantage.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Previous secretarial experience and advanced use of Microsoft packages. Experience of or the proven ability to manage sensitive situations dealing sympathetically with patients' concerns. Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice. Experience using ERS and SystemOne. Experience Essential Good standard of education standard grades at Grade A-C or equivalent, including maths and English. Excellent written and oral communication skills both face to face and over the 'phone. Effective time management and ability to prioritise workload. Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. Attention to detail and accuracy important as is the need for absolute confidentiality. Ability to work without direct supervision as well as part of a team. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, empathy, confidence, tact and diplomacy. Desirable Experience in a GP/hospital medical secretarial role. Knowledge of medical and/or medication related terminology. Thorough working knowledge of SystemOne and/or Choose & Book (eReferral). Minute taking and shorthand skills an advantage.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dr J Henderson & Partners

Address

29 Bassett Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bassettroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dr J Henderson & Partners

Address

29 Bassett Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bassettroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have a part-time vacancy within our Reception Team. Applicants should have at least 12 months experience of working in a busy reception setting and prepared to work 15 hours per week covering a combination of afternoon and evening shifts over a 5 day week. Example shift shared on the next page.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality reception and appointment service to patients.

Provide a professional and friendly welcome to all visitors at reception.

Ensure patients who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non disruptive manner.

Operate the appointments system to ensure a smooth flow of patients to consulting rooms and clinics. Full training will be given.

To provide an efficient and high quality service to doctors and other staff.

Acting as chaperone as required (after appropriate training).

Ensure the practice telephone system operates effectively and that calls are logged and effectively signposted as necessary Any other duties considered appropriate to the post allocated by the Reception Team Leads.

About us

Bassett Road Surgery is a well-established training practice in Leighton Buzzard, a pleasant market town of 55,000 on the Grand Union Canal in South Bedfordshire. We are one of three practices in the town, and have a growing list size of 22,000 and dispense to about 10% of our patients.

The practice comprises 8 partners and 3 salaried GPs working from purpose-built premises. We have minor illness nurses and complex needs matrons who work with our more vulnerable patients, 2 clinical pharmacists and a full complement of practice nurses, HCAs, dispensers and phlebotomy staff.