Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our General Medicine / Medicine for the Elderly team. The Locum Consultant will be well supported by a robust management and MDT structure. 

Chelsea and Westminster is primarily an emergency and acute medicine led hospital the majority of our bed days being used for patients admitted via our emergency and ambulatory units. The Care of the Elderly (COE) Department is a valued and vital part contributing to the overall functioning of the Hospital and the delivery of high quality care to older adults. A significant proportion of all inpatients are older adults and require the care of the COE team. The COE Department is highly respected and valued within the organisation and this is an exciting opportunity to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant with a passion for Service Development and Quality Improvement. The vision of the department is to deliver the highest quality service possible to our older adults- wherever they find themselves within the healthcare system. We plan to do this through integrating evidence-based practice, research, audit and other aspects of clinical governance - including exceptional risk management. We are also committed to the delivery of high quality training to both undergraduate and postgraduate doctors at all levels as well as the broader multidisciplinary team. There are opportunities for all Consultants to both develop and contribute to education both within and beyond the department.

Main duties of the job

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Working for our organisation

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.