Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Independent Medical Practitioner Elderly Care

The closing date is 31 August 2025

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Job summary

Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners, who have a special interest in Elderly Care to work in a 12-month fixed term post at an Independent Medical Practitioner (GP) with expanded Scope level. We are really pleased that you are seeking a career at LPT, you will work in partnership of well established multi-disciplinary teams, both operationally and strategically to drive forward innovation delivering the best care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

Providing specialist geriatric medical input into the care of older people in the community hospital setting. The post would appeal to anyone who has an established interest in community elderly care . You will need to ensure that people who use services, carers and advocates are treated with respect and dignity. Please refer to the job description and person specification to support your application to this post. Refer to the essential and desirable criteria when outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

004504

Job locations

Loughborough Community Hospital

,Hospital Way Off Epinal Way

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 5JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Overview

Can you demonstrate our values of Trust Respect, Integrity and Compassion? If so read on and take a look at the opportunity below……

Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners, who have a special interest in Elderly Care to work in a 12-month fixed term post at an Independent Medical Practitioner (GP) with expanded Scope level.

The appointment is for 2 days at Trust Consultant level based within the Community Hospitals in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The post is a key part of the older persons in-patient service. You will provide specialist geriatric medical input into the care of older people in the community hospital setting working with advanced nurse practitioners and existing multidisciplinary teams. This post has arisen from our interest in developing a geriatric service which recognises the complexity of managing older people at the interface of acute, emergency and links with with community services.

 

Contact Details: Raman Shergill raman.shergill3@nhs.net

Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)

You will provide clinical leadership to the MDT, have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients and proper functioning of the wards. Liaise with General Practitioners, hospital and community specialists and other relevant agencies.

You will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the service that includes prioritisation of case load according to need.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Overview

Can you demonstrate our values of Trust Respect, Integrity and Compassion? If so read on and take a look at the opportunity below……

Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners, who have a special interest in Elderly Care to work in a 12-month fixed term post at an Independent Medical Practitioner (GP) with expanded Scope level.

The appointment is for 2 days at Trust Consultant level based within the Community Hospitals in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The post is a key part of the older persons in-patient service. You will provide specialist geriatric medical input into the care of older people in the community hospital setting working with advanced nurse practitioners and existing multidisciplinary teams. This post has arisen from our interest in developing a geriatric service which recognises the complexity of managing older people at the interface of acute, emergency and links with with community services.

 

Contact Details: Raman Shergill raman.shergill3@nhs.net

Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)

You will provide clinical leadership to the MDT, have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients and proper functioning of the wards. Liaise with General Practitioners, hospital and community specialists and other relevant agencies.

You will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the service that includes prioritisation of case load according to need.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice
  • Included on the GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or managment
  • Additional clinical qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical expertise in the speciality/sub specialty
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio psycho social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Participated in continuous professional development
  • Participated in research or service evaluation
  • Actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
  • Able to undertake work in the community and travel to LPT sites

Desirable

  • Wide range of specialist and sub specialist experience within NHS or comparable service
  • Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement, awards, prizes, presentations, publications.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice
  • Included on the GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or managment
  • Additional clinical qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical expertise in the speciality/sub specialty
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio psycho social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Participated in continuous professional development
  • Participated in research or service evaluation
  • Actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
  • Able to undertake work in the community and travel to LPT sites

Desirable

  • Wide range of specialist and sub specialist experience within NHS or comparable service
  • Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement, awards, prizes, presentations, publications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Loughborough Community Hospital

,Hospital Way Off Epinal Way

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 5JY


Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Loughborough Community Hospital

,Hospital Way Off Epinal Way

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 5JY


Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clincal Director for Community Health Services

Raman Shergill

raman.shergill3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

004504

Job locations

Loughborough Community Hospital

,Hospital Way Off Epinal Way

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 5JY


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