Consultant in Geriatric Medicine wsi in Orthogeriatrics
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
London
Salary
£109,725 – £145,478
Posted
2 weeks ago
About the role
Consultant Geriatrician with a special interest in Orthogeriatrics. Less than full time applications and job share enquiries are welcomed. You will work within the Care of Older People (COOP) department. Your primary focus will be on delivering and developing the orthogeriatrics service, supporting trauma and orthopaedics in the management of frail older adults, particularly those presenting with fragility fractures including neck of femur. You will attend daily trauma meetings, undertake orthogeriatric ward rounds, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care and discharge planning. The role will also include leadership of falls services, involvement in osteoporosis management, and delivery of outpatient clinics including post-NOF follow-up and community falls clinics. You will also contribute to the acute medical take and support integrated working across acute and community services within the Trust. You will have broad training in Geriatric Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine and experience of multidisciplinary working in rehabilitation, acute and community settings. You will be capable of managing a range of medical problems encountered in a district general hospital and will demonstrate flexibility and strong team-working skills. Interview date: 30th June 2026 **Please note that as per our Trust processes you will be expected to make yourself available to attend a face to face interview if successfully short listed.**