Job overview

Locum Consultant in Orthogeriatric Medicine

• Maternity leave cover -  12 months fixed term contract. 

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Orthogeriatrician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH).

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in the care of older patients with orthopaedic trauma, providing comprehensive geriatric assessment and management from admission through to discharge. You will work closely with colleagues in orthopaedics, anaesthetics, surgery, therapy services, and discharge planning to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

This is a full-time, 12 months fixed term Mat leave  consultant post , created to enhance our orthogeriatric services in response to increasing demand and to help us deliver best-practice care in line with the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma (BOAST) and the National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD).

What we’re looking for:
•    A dedicated and enthusiastic GMC-registered physician with CCT in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine (or within 6 months of completion at time of interview)
•    A passion for orthogeriatrics, frailty care, and improving outcomes for older trauma patients
•    Strong team-working and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care
•    A commitment to service development, clinical leadership, and education.

Main duties of the job

Why join us at SASH?
•    Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
•    A supportive, friendly, and inclusive working environment
•    Excellent opportunities for professional development, teaching, and research
•    Located in a beautiful part of the country with easy access to London, Gatwick, and the South Coast

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

We welcome informal enquiries and visits. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact: Dr Sinead Henderson, Clinical Lead Elderly Medicine. Email: [email protected].

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals. Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.