Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine
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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
We would welcome applications from existing or newly trained Consultants who have an interest in holistic elderly care and encourage applicants who are dual trained in Geriatric & General Medicine. The position is to join our Resilience service multidisciplinary team with close links to the Elderly Medicine Service.
Main duties of the job
There are a number of benefits working as part of the Resilience team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital including: Opportunities to lead on the provision of exceptional quality of life for our senior population, and to demonstrate geriatric expertise across different specialties and in the community Encouragement and support to work as part of an established multidisciplinary team and will help develop new models of care Opportunity for consultants with a specialist interest and additional skills to promote and develop the service in order to improve diagnosis and management Development and opportunity to take a leading role in infection, prevention and control Support provided and time allocated for CESR
About us
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 thats 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 were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were 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.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001128
Job locations
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality inpatient and outpatient services, which are coordinated, and person centred to the population served by PAH.To lead and motivate the multidisciplinary team within his/her ward area in order to deliver effective patient-focused interventions and timely discharge planning.
To create and maintain excellent working relationships with their own team, management team and external agencies such as community providers and ICBs. This includes effective communication in line with the Trust values (Respectful, Caring, Responsible and Committed).
To engage fully in development of services to meet the anticipated future challenges of the ageing population.
To lead on and drive forward innovations within service area.
To support consultant colleagues in the department in the delivery of their services where necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality inpatient and outpatient services, which are coordinated, and person centred to the population served by PAH.To lead and motivate the multidisciplinary team within his/her ward area in order to deliver effective patient-focused interventions and timely discharge planning.
To create and maintain excellent working relationships with their own team, management team and external agencies such as community providers and ICBs. This includes effective communication in line with the Trust values (Respectful, Caring, Responsible and Committed).
To engage fully in development of services to meet the anticipated future challenges of the ageing population.
To lead on and drive forward innovations within service area.
To support consultant colleagues in the department in the delivery of their services where necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice and entry on GMC Specialist Register in geriatric medicine or eligibility for specialist registration in geriatric Medicine within 6 months from the time of the interview
- Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 12 months of CCT/CESR being issued) in geriatric medicine
- MRCP
Desirable
- ALS or equivalent
- Higher Degree or equivalent i.e. MD, PHD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum
- Experience of guideline appraisals
- Participation in relevant audits
- Experience of literature appraisal and report writing
- Experience of working in multi-specialty teams in hospital
- Evidence of management experience or training
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine
- Implementation of evidence based guidelines
- Participation in relevant national audits
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
- Peer-reviewed publications
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice and entry on GMC Specialist Register in geriatric medicine or eligibility for specialist registration in geriatric Medicine within 6 months from the time of the interview
- Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 12 months of CCT/CESR being issued) in geriatric medicine
- MRCP
Desirable
- ALS or equivalent
- Higher Degree or equivalent i.e. MD, PHD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum
- Experience of guideline appraisals
- Participation in relevant audits
- Experience of literature appraisal and report writing
- Experience of working in multi-specialty teams in hospital
- Evidence of management experience or training
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine
- Implementation of evidence based guidelines
- Participation in relevant national audits
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
- Peer-reviewed publications
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
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Divisional Medical Director
Dr Sree Sakthibalan
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001128
Job locations
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
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