Physician: Geriatric Medicine (Specialty Doctor)

About ProMedical

At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported NHS and independent healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions.

As a framework-approved supplier to organisations including NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings. Our work is underpinned by strong clinical governance and ethical practice.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Locum Specialty Doctor in Care of the Elderly to support an NHS Older Persons Medicine service in the South East of England.

This opportunity offers a full-time locum contract with a Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 structure, providing consistent and rewarding work within a well-established elderly care department. It is ideally suited to experienced doctors who are passionate about delivering high-quality care to older patients and are confident managing complex medical conditions, frailty, and multi-morbidity.

You will work alongside consultants, advanced practitioners, therapists, and nursing teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care across inpatient and community-facing services.

Key Details

• Pay: Negotiable
• Location: South East England
• Setting: Care of the Elderly / Geriatric Medicine
• Contract Type: Temporary / Locum
• Start Date: 5 August 2026
• Duration: 6 months (until 2 February 2027)
• Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 (40 hours per week)
• Pay Method: PAYE

Additional Notes:

• On-site role
• Applicants must be fully compliant and available to start on the specified date
• NHS experience preferred

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality medical care to older adult patients across ward and clinical settings
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions commonly seen in elderly patients
• Participate in consultant-led ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Undertake comprehensive geriatric assessments and contribute to personalised care plans
• Support discharge planning and work closely with community services to facilitate safe patient transitions
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, nursing teams, and wider healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Contribute to patient safety, clinical governance, and service improvement initiatives
• Support junior colleagues and multidisciplinary staff where appropriate

What We're Looking For

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Significant NHS experience within Care of the Elderly or Geriatric Medicine
• Previous experience working at Specialty Doctor level or equivalent
• Experience managing complex elderly patients with multiple co-morbidities and frailty syndromes
• Strong clinical decision-making and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• MRCP desirable
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Why Work with ProMedical

Working with ProMedical gives you access to reliable, well-structured opportunities across NHS and independent healthcare settings, supported by a team that understands both clinical delivery and candidate needs.

We focus on making the process straightforward and consistent, from onboarding through to placement, with dedicated support at every stage.

Trusted by healthcare professionals nationwide, we hold a 4.5★ Google rating, reflecting our commitment to reliability, transparency, and candidate experience.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Specialty Doctor in Care of the Elderly looking for a structured and rewarding locum opportunity in the South East of England, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today or register with ProMedical to be considered for this and similar roles.