Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine

Overview

We are seeking a forward-thinking Consultant in Geriatric Medicine to join our diverse and dynamic multidisciplinary team. This substantive post will be based within the Care of the Elderly Department (COE) at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH).

Our department includes 12 Consultants with a wide range of specialty interests, providing you with opportunities to develop your own subspecialty focus in areas such as Frailty, Dementia, Falls, Stroke, Surgical Liaison, and Community Geriatrics.

Key Responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Provide day-to-day clinical care and leadership on the base Geriatric Medicine Ward or Frailty Unit (Amber Ward)

• Lead daily board rounds and manage new admissions

• Develop and improve patient pathways in collaboration with the Clinical Director

• Contribute to clinical governance, including the development of clinical guidelines, audits, and QI initiatives

• Actively participate in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training

• Supervise junior doctors and allied health professionals

• Have the opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest aligned with the Trust’s service needs

• Undertake SPA (Supporting Professional Activities) such as:

  • Protocol and guideline development

  • Joint pathways with A&E or other specialties

  • Teaching and training responsibilities

  • CPD and CME

  • Additional SPA duties may be agreed upon with the postholder

About North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH)

NMUH is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, delivering care to over 350,000 people across Enfield, Haringey, and beyond. We are proud to offer:

• Specialist services including cardiology, diabetes, HIV, fertility, sickle cell, thalassemia, and cancer care

• A dedicated Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre

• Community services including the 0-19 Child Health Programme in Enfield, delivered by health visitors and school nurses

Our mission is clear: “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”. We are committed to clinical excellence, education, inclusion, and staff wellbeing.

Learn more about NMUH

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, consultant-led environment with strong multidisciplinary collaboration

• Opportunities for academic involvement, teaching, and QI leadership

• Flexible job planning and subspecialty development

• Active involvement in shaping services and protocols to improve patient care

• Vibrant location in North London, well-connected and culturally diverse

Further Information

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities and requirements

• This post is subject to the standard pre-employment checks and applicants must hold GMC registration with a licence to practise

• Early closure may apply if high volume of applications is received

For a full list of duties and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We look forward to your application and the valuable contribution you could bring to our growing team.