Locum Consultant in Medicine for the Elderly

o 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.

About the ServiceThe Complex Older People's Service plays a pivotal role across the patient pathway, delivering:o Acute frailty services at the front door, in close collaboration with the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Teamso A range of specialist clinics supporting older people with complex medical needso Inpatient care across three consultant-led teams on a dedicated wardo Virtual wards supporting and managing patients in the communityThe RoleThe successful appointee will contribute to:o Acute frailty serviceso Virtual wardso Specialist clinicso inpatient careYou 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 DevelopmentsThis is an exciting time to join the department. Over the coming year, we anticipate further expansion of:o Virtual ward serviceso Silver triageo Specialist outpatient and clinic-based services