Consultant in Elderly Medicine - Hayes Ward (7PAs)

Overview

In this role you will provide outpatients care for the frail elderly, including rapid access and admission-avoidance clinics, and contribute to general geriatrics clinics. You will work within a collaborative network across HHCP partners to expand acute frailty services and support community-based care. The post emphasizes flexible, part‑time clinic delivery and involvement in 7-day frailty services to improve outcomes for older adults. This is an opportunity to shape integrated care pathways within a large NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

• Run Rapid Access Clinics for the Elderly (RACE) providing rapid assessments and follow-ups for frail community-dwelling patients
• Deliver general elderly medicine clinics with holistic care approaches
• Contribute to expanded acute frailty provision and 7-day frailty SDEC services
• Work across HHCP partners to support integrated care and admission prevention
• Engage in liaison with GP referrals, wards, and community services to ensure safe, timely discharge
• Participate in specialist services development (falls, fracture liaison, early supported discharge, care home liaison)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcome-based care in NW London ICS

Key requirements

• MRCP SCE geriatrics
• Entry on the GMC specialist register
• Current UK professional registration
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Effective communication and partnership-building
• Flexible and adaptable working style
• Geriatric assessment and management of frailty
• Outpatient clinic leadership and clinic flow optimization
• Care coordination across acute and community settings

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