At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead acute geriatric care and support innovative service transformation for older people.
- Company: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, a leader in healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on research and education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in geriatric care while pursuing your sub-specialty interests.
- Qualifications: Experience in geriatrics and a passion for improving elderly care.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
We are recruiting for Consultant Geriatricians for Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT). The role offers flexibility and breadth, with opportunities for sub‑specialty interests such as Dementia, Delirium, Orthogeriatrics, Medical Education, Research and Movement Disorders. You will work across acute and community settings, supporting service transformation for older people across North East London. The role spans Acute Geriatrics services at Queen’s and King George Hospitals and the Ageing Well Centre at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub.
Main Duties of the Job
- Lead inpatient care on an acute geriatric ward, typically caring for around 15 patients
- Deliver Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment through community and urgent assessment clinics at the Ageing Well Centre
- Support and develop admission avoidance initiatives, including the Consultant‑led Frailty Virtual Ward and Frailty Line
- Contribute to service development across Geriatrics, aligned to a sub‑specialty area of interest
- Depending on experience and interest, duties may also include:
- Development of Dementia, Delirium or Orthogeriatric pathways
- Participation in Movement Disorders clinics and advanced therapy MDTs, including DBS and botulinum toxin clinics
- Leadership in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
All post holders will:
- Supervise and teach junior doctors, IMTs, GP trainees, fellows and registrars
- Participate actively in clinical governance, audit, teaching and quality improvement
- Collaborate on research focused on healthy ageing, frailty and long‑term conditions
- Contribute to the development of academic Geriatrics within the Trust
- Support innovation, evaluation and evidence‑based service redesign
Consultant Geriatrician with Opportunities for Sub-specialty Interests employer: Bhrhospitals
Bhrhospitals in Romford is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With competitive salaries and the opportunity to lead in complex cases while mentoring future clinicians, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding career path in a vibrant community setting.
