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Job overview
We are very pleased to offer the substantive appointment of a Consultant Physician, with a special interest in Medicine for the Elderly, and sub-speciality Surgical Liaison, at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
This position will be based at Barnet General Hospital. If appointed you will join a committed team of consultants, in our well-developed and respected service. We also pride ourselves on our supportive and forward-thinking culture.
Main duties of the job
In this post, there will be a strong focus on Perioperative care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS).
The appointee will alternate between running a POPS service and providing front door services in the Adult Assessment Unit (AAU).
When doing POPS, the postholder will have their own team of resident doctors and will reach into the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), as well as the surgical wards.
When in AAU, the appointee will become part of a team involved in running the bed base in the unit and in providing a hot clinic. They will also do in-reach into the emergency department (ED) and play a role in running the virtual ward service.
The appointee will also be on the acute integrated medical on-call rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Others
Desirable
- Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in General Internal and Geriatric Medicine.
- Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Desirable
- Sub-specialty experience desirable
- Experience in integrated care service development and delivery
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Understanding of quality improvement, clinical governance and audit procedures
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT (in GIM and Ger) or Interview within 6 months of CCT date
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This advert is for Consultant Physician Medicine for the Elderly with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in Barnet Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Geriatric Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum plus London weighting. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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