Job overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at Croydon University Hospital as a ACE GP Extensivist one fixed day per week (Tuesday, 09:00–17:00).

This post is for a General Practitioner with an interest in frailty and interface care to work within the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) clinic.

The ACE clinic provides rapid-access comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) for older adults with frailty, aiming to deliver the right care in the right place,

avoid unnecessary hospital admission, and support safe community-based management.

Main duties of the job

The GP extensivist will apply advanced generalist skills, and further skills in frailty and CGA, to manage diagnostic uncertainty, complexity and risk at the frailty

interface. The role focuses on holistic medical assessment, optimisation of multimorbidity, medication rationalisation, and coordination of onward care. The service

supports admission avoidance, early supported discharge and continuity across organisational boundaries. 

Referrals are accepted from GPs, Emergency Department, inpatient wards, Rapid Response and community teams. The clinic is co-located with the ACE inpatient frailty unit and operates within an integrated care model.

The GP Extensivist works within a consultant-led ACE service. Consultant geriatricians are available for advice, escalation and shared decision-making at all times.

Clinical responsibility is shared within the ACE team, with clear escalation pathways for complex or high-risk decisions.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.