Locum Consultant in Medicine for the Elderly

Job overview

• Consultant Geriatric Medicine   Duration:  8 months (with potential for extension) Location: University College London Hospital (UCLH) Start date: 01/06/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen at University College London Hospital for a Locum Consultant to join the Complex Older People’s Service, covering parental leave. There is the possibility of extension for the right candidate.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking clinician with a strong interest in inpatient care, acute frailty, virtual wards, and outpatient services to join our well-established multidisciplinary team. The service currently comprises 11 consultants and a consultant nurse, supported by junior doctors, therapists, and specialist nursing colleagues.

CV required for application.

Main duties of the job

About the Service The Complex Older People’s Service plays a pivotal role across the patient pathway, delivering: •    Acute frailty services at the front door, in close collaboration with the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Teams •    A range of specialist clinics supporting older people with complex medical needs •    Inpatient care across three consultant-led teams on a dedicated ward •    Virtual wards supporting and managing patients in the community  The Role The successful appointee will contribute to: •    Acute frailty services •    Virtual wards  •    Specialist clinics •    inpatient care You will be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and to supporting the ongoing development of innovative service models. As a major teaching hospital with close academic links to UCL, the role offers excellent opportunities for involvement in teaching, training, quality improvement, and research. Future Developments This is an exciting time to join the department. Over the coming year, we anticipate further expansion of: •    Virtual ward services •    Silver triage •    Specialist outpatient and clinic-based services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?