Job summary We are pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our Geriatric Medicine team based at Epsom Hospital. The successful applicant will offer an important role in the assessment, treatment and management of older people in addition to contributing to the overall proactive and preventative agenda. You will work within our forward thinking and expert multidisciplinary team to provide excellent care. You will be expected to bring dynamism and enthusiasm to further develop a service fit for the future needs of our local population whilst ensuring that current service provision continues to be high-value and delivered to the highest standard. Frequent review of the service is anticipated to ensure that Trust and departmental strategic priorities are being met. You will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education. The development of relevant research interests is encouraged, and opportunities will be enhanced alongside areas of specialist interest. Main duties of the job Be responsible for the clinical management of in and outpatients under your care Show dynamism, enthusiasm and flexibility in participating in the provision and reshaping of services for the older person and developing integrated ways of working with the community frailty teams Provide a first-class clinical service to all older people Provide education, senior guidance and input to help resident doctors make clinical decisions and develop their clinical knowledge and fulfil training needs Lead and support the multi-disciplinary team with complex discharge planning Facilitate the safe and timely discharge of patients, using community support services where appropriate to achieve this To actively participate and be engaged in daily multi-disciplinary team meetings To participate in the development and implementation of care pathways for older patients presenting or referred to the acute hospital Work within framework of applicable Trust policies, procedures, and clinical governance To work within contractual requirements, and in support of applicable Trust clinical development frameworks, business plans and development strategies To, at all times, comply with the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time Be responsible and accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence and professionally accountable to the Medical Director About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year PA LDW Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-LCON-183 Job locations Epsom General Hospital Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Job description Job responsibilities The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients. To at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Clinical Director. Job description Job responsibilities The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients. To at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Clinical Director. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Hold a medical qualification Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP or equivalent. Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC for GIM and Geriatric Medicine or be within six months of obtaining CCT Desirable MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research. Teaching & Research Experience Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Experience of supervising resident doctors Desirable Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research Clinical, Management & Administrative Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty Audit & Research experience Attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR Supervision of post-graduate trainees Clinical governance Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Desirable Experience of service development Language Essential oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient-centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Hold a medical qualification Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP or equivalent. Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC for GIM and Geriatric Medicine or be within six months of obtaining CCT Desirable MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research. Teaching & Research Experience Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Experience of supervising resident doctors Desirable Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research Clinical, Management & Administrative Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty Audit & Research experience Attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR Supervision of post-graduate trainees Clinical governance Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Desirable Experience of service development Language Essential oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient-centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Epsom General Hospital Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)