Visa Note
While this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship is subject to meeting UK Visas and Immigration requirements and does not guarantee visa approval.
Job Overview
Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking two full-time Consultant Geriatricians with an interest in Orthogeriatrics to join our Older People’s Services (OPS) team based predominantly at Whipps Cross Hospital. These exciting positions offer the opportunity to join a growing team and develop new models of working and services that support all older people attending the hospital and within the local community.
Job Details
Company: Barts Health NHS Trust
Location: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London, E11 1NR
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Experience
Application Deadline: 21 December 2025
Reference Number: 259-MED7419546WXH-A
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates
About the Employer
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The trust is entering an exciting new era on its improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted itself out of special measures, Barts Health now has the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which it continually strives to improve all services for patients.
Employer’s Vision and Values
The trust’s vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond. This means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. The organisation is committed to being an outstanding place to work where WeCare values and behaviours guide how staff work together.
Inclusive Working Environment
Barts Health is committed to promoting inclusion where every staff member has a sense of belonging. The trust values differences and fully advocates, cultivates and supports an inclusive working environment. Staff are encouraged to apply regardless of background, and the organisation recognises the diversity of its workforce as a strength in delivering high-quality patient care.
Development of Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Hospital serves a local population with a high degree of frailty and is being developed as a centre for Geriatric medicine within the Barts Health Group. In 2021, Whipps Cross Hospital became a centre of excellence for fragility fracture care, leading to an expansion in the workforce required to revolutionize care for these patients and other orthopaedic patients with fragility fractures.
Unique Opportunity
These posts offer a unique opportunity to participate in the redevelopment of the Hospital itself and the services provided. As Whipps Cross looks forward to the building of a new Hospital and care pathways, successful candidates will have the chance to help provide truly gold standard care to frail elderly patients. The positions are ideal for those interested in shaping the future of geriatric medicine in the UK.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will join a growing team and develop new models of working and services that support all older people attending the hospital and within the local community. The role involves working with a high degree of frailty and contributing to the development of Geriatric medicine as a specialism within the Barts Health Group.
Orthogeriatrics Focus
As part of the development of Whipps Cross as a centre for frailty, the hospital became a centre of excellence for fragility fracture care in 2021. The Consultant Geriatrician with an interest in Orthogeriatrics will play a key role in expanding services for these patients and other orthopaedic patients with fragility fractures, revolutionizing care pathways and improving outcomes.
Qualifications – Essential
Must be on the GMC specialist register for Geriatric Medicine or within six months of CCT. The CESR route is also acceptable. Candidates must hold full GMC Registration with license to practice. Higher specialist training in Geriatrics and G(I)Medicine is essential, along with broad experience in these fields.
Qualifications – Desirable
Evidence of participation in research (such as peer-reviewed publications) is desirable. An appropriate higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD or equivalent) is also considered advantageous. The ability to organise and deliver a teaching program is another desirable qualification for this position.
Experience – Essential
Candidates must have higher specialist training in Geriatrics and G(I)Medicine, along with broad experience in these fields. A current ALS certificate is essential. Experience of supervising medical staff and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team are also required.
Experience – Desirable
Experience in service development is desirable for this role. The ability to organise and deliver a teaching program is considered advantageous. Candidates with experience in research and academic activities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Knowledge Requirements
Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post is essential. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and a commitment to improving quality of care to patients. Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning is also required.
Skills Requirements
The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies is essential. Candidates should be able to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff. Good leadership skills and a flexible, co-operative approach to colleagues are also required for this position.
Other Requirements
Candidates must be self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work. They should have enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national level is expected. Candidates must be prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital.
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. The employer is willing to provide a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates who meet the visa requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration.
How to Apply
Apply via the NHS Jobs website. International applicants should follow these steps:
- Verify your visa eligibility with the employer before applying
- Prepare your GMC registration details and required supporting documents
- Gather evidence of qualifications, training, and experience
- Prepare a comprehensive CV and cover letter highlighting your orthogeriatrics experience
- Submit your application through the official NHS Jobs portal
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact Dr Rowlandson Pratt (Consultant – Clinical Lead) via email at [email protected]. The employer’s website is https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk where you can find more information about the trust and its services.
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download: Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS.pdf, 525 KB) and Person Specification (PS.pdf, 120 KB). These documents provide detailed information about the role requirements and selection criteria.
Privacy Notice
Please review Barts Health NHS Trust’s privacy notice at https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/privacy for information on how your personal data will be processed and protected during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities
Barts Health NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks including Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
