At a Glance
- Tasks: Bridge primary and secondary care, shape services, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Company: Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, committed to compassionate and high-quality care.
- Benefits: Flexible working, development opportunities, and a focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Join a supportive, inclusive organisation dedicated to community health.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in geriatric care and improve patient outcomes.
- Qualifications: CCT GP with an interest in geriatric medicine and team collaboration skills.
The predicted salary is between 38140 - 46616 £ per year.
Our Older Persons Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) service represents a forward-thinking approach to managing frailty and complexity in older adults. This new Specialty Doctor role offers a unique opportunity for a CCT GP to:
- Bridge the primary-secondary care interface using your generalist skills in a specialist setting
- Work flexibly with a minimum commitment of 2 PA (up to 10PA), allowing portfolio career development
- Shape a new service and influence care pathways for older persons
- Apply comprehensive geriatric assessment principles in a dynamic, supportive environment
- Make a real difference to patient outcomes, experience, and system flow
This is an ideal role for GPs seeking to expand their expertise in geriatric medicine, work in a varied clinical environment, or transition between career stages while maintaining their generalist skills. The aim of the unit is for early identification of patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) with a frailty score 5 and above (Rockwood) to enable a multi-disciplinary team of frailty specialists (OPAL) to be mobilised that will support the assessment of an individual’s needs, through a frailty specific lens, to identify and co-ordinate the sourcing of additional care needs in the right place and the right time, safely returning individuals back into community-led care plans as quickly as possible.
The post holder has the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to training programmes and service development. Where indicated they participate in and/or lead family meetings and attend relevant multidisciplinary team meetings within the hospital, for example the Nutrition MDT.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Frailty Specialty Doctor / GP Fellowship in Harlow employer: Princess Alexandra Hospital
Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for career advancement, you will thrive in an environment that values high-quality patient care and teamwork. Join us to make a meaningful impact in Acute Medicine while enjoying a fulfilling career in a progressive healthcare setting.
Contact Details:
Princess Alexandra Hospital Recruitment Team
