Locally Employed Doctor in Geriatrics (ST3)
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust · Doctor & Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£67,325 a year
- Closing date
- 28 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 9d ago
- Specialism
- Doctor & Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5709527
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Job summary
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is looking to appoint a Locally Employed Doctor Registrar grade (LED) to work within our Geriatric Medicine department. The post holder will be based on one of the Geriatric Medicine wards overseeing the care of the inpatient on that ward alongside the consultant. There will be times where redeployment to other General Medicine wards will be in place to support with safe staffing. The post holder will also be required to be a part of the on call rota which includes long days, twilights, weekends and night shifts. The on call rota cross covers medicine wards and acute areas.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will jointly be responsible for supervising Care of the Elderly ward in-patients and resident doctors, outpatient clinics and ward referrals from other firms (with consultant supervision). The successful applicant will take part in the on call rota covering Acute Take as well as Wards. Full induction from both a corporate and local perspective will be provided. The post holder will conduct ward rounds with the resident doctors, ensuring all patients are seen daily. This will develop leadership and supervision skills as the Registrar is a key link in co-ordinating resident doctor leave on the ward and ensuring that all patients are safely reviewed when shortfalls occur. The post holder will participate in the Medical On Call Rota.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty registrar
Salary
£67,325 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001278
Job locations
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Registrars play a key role in ensuring medical team input into the Red2Green at the board round meetings which takes place twice daily on each ward. This is a ward based, mini-MDT in which the treatment and discharge plan for each patient on the ward is reviewed with a view to eliminating bottlenecks and non-treatment related delays.
The post holder will assist in teaching and supervising the FY1 and FY2 and IMT 1/2 in practical procedures and in their clinical learning.
The post operates at the ST3 level or above (dependent on the post holder’s experience and qualifications) within the firm structure and as such is most suitable for a candidate with MRCP wishing to gain further experience at ST level in Care of the Elderly Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine. The post offers excellent experience in acute General and Care of the Elderly Medicine.
The post holder will work closely with the medical team and wider multidisciplinary clinical team in his/her area of work to deliver high quality patient care. The post holder will also support the consultant in driving forward service improvements according to the changing and increasing needs of the population.
The post holder will report directly to the consultant in their area.
Job responsibilities
The Registrars play a key role in ensuring medical team input into the Red2Green at the board round meetings which takes place twice daily on each ward. This is a ward based, mini-MDT in which the treatment and discharge plan for each patient on the ward is reviewed with a view to eliminating bottlenecks and non-treatment related delays.
The post holder will assist in teaching and supervising the FY1 and FY2 and IMT 1/2 in practical procedures and in their clinical learning.
The post operates at the ST3 level or above (dependent on the post holder’s experience and qualifications) within the firm structure and as such is most suitable for a candidate with MRCP wishing to gain further experience at ST level in Care of the Elderly Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine. The post offers excellent experience in acute General and Care of the Elderly Medicine.
The post holder will work closely with the medical team and wider multidisciplinary clinical team in his/her area of work to deliver high quality patient care. The post holder will also support the consultant in driving forward service improvements according to the changing and increasing needs of the population.
The post holder will report directly to the consultant in their area.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 28 Nov 2026.
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