Trust Registrar GeriatricsinThornton HeathinThornton HeathPUBLISHED TUE 8 APR 2025
Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment focused on high standards of care for older patients.
Comprehensive program of care that integrates hospital and community services, enhancing the quality of patient care.
Access to a variety of specialized services, including Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, and Falls clinics.
Involvement in teaching and mentoring medical students and junior doctors, contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals.
Participation in an on-call rota that provides additional financial incentives through an on-call supplement.
Exposure to a diverse patient population within a vibrant community, gaining experience in culturally competent care.
Being part of a well-structured team with clear roles and responsibilities, enhancing collaboration and learning opportunities.
Join our dedicated team at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust as a Trust Registrar in Geriatrics, where you’ll make a meaningful difference in the lives of older patients within a warm and supportive environment. Located in the vibrant community of Thornton Heath, you will be part of the Elderly Care Department, which prides itself on delivering exceptional care across inpatient and outpatient services. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to a cohesive team that embraces integrated care, spanning from acute treatments to rehabilitation and community support.
As a Trust Registrar, you will collaborate closely with experienced consultants and fellow medical professionals, influencing the care journey of elderly patients. You will not only hone your expertise in geriatrics by managing a dedicated ward with 28 patients, but you’ll also play an integral role in teaching junior doctors and medical students, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals. Embrace this chance to join a Trust that values compassion, innovative care, and, most importantly, the well-being of you and your patients. We encourage potential applicants, especially women looking to balance a fulfilling career with a supportive work-life environment, to reach out for an informal chat with Dr Jas Virdee, our Consultant Geriatrician.
Your journey towards making a difference starts here—apply now and be a part of something truly special!
As a Trust Registrar, you will collaborate closely with experienced consultants and fellow medical professionals, influencing the care journey of elderly patients. You will not only hone your expertise in geriatrics by managing a dedicated ward with 28 patients, but you’ll also play an integral role in teaching junior doctors and medical students, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals. Embrace this chance to join a Trust that values compassion, innovative care, and, most importantly, the well-being of you and your patients. We encourage potential applicants, especially women looking to balance a fulfilling career with a supportive work-life environment, to reach out for an informal chat with Dr Jas Virdee, our Consultant Geriatrician.
Your journey towards making a difference starts here—apply now and be a part of something truly special!
Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment focused on high standards of care for older patients.
Comprehensive program of care that integrates hospital and community services, enhancing the quality of patient care.
Access to a variety of specialized services, including Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, and Falls clinics.
Involvement in teaching and mentoring medical students and junior doctors, contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals.
Participation in an on-call rota that provides additional financial incentives through an on-call supplement.
Exposure to a diverse patient population within a vibrant community, gaining experience in culturally competent care.
Being part of a well-structured team with clear roles and responsibilities, enhancing collaboration and learning opportunities.
The post holder will be required to work as part of the ward and contribute to the on-call rota which will attract an on-call supplement in keeping with the Junior Doctor Contract.
The Elderly Care Department in Croydon University Hospital is a friendly and supportive department that aims to achieve a high standard of care for older patients both as inpatients and outpatients.
The Elderly Care Department contributes to a comprehensive programme of care interlinking hospital-based care with community provision to provide acute assessment and treatment, community care, intermediate care, rehabilitation, long-stay care and respite facilities for older people.
152 beds are designated for Care of the Elderly patients on the Croydon Health Services’ site including a Stroke Ward for all ages and an Orthogeriatric unit as well as a new 14 bedded Acute Elderly Care Unit.
Within the hospital site the department operates a ward based system so each Hospital Consultant is ward based. Each ward has 2 Consultants, one SpR, two ST1/2 doctors and one FY1 doctor.
Specialist outpatient clinics for Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease and Falls occur at least weekly
Each SpR is part of an Elderly Care firm with 2 consultants, and is responsible for an Elderly Care ward base. Each ward has 28 patients and is staffed by 2 SHOs and one F1. The SpR will also have a commitment to outpatient clinics.
This post will be based on one of our elderly care wards.
This post participates in the medical SpR on-call rota and is a full shift rota.
The SpRs assist in the teaching of the Senior House Officers, Pre-Registration House Physicians and Medical Students attached to the firm as part of under-graduate training.
Working for your organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These Include
Our Vision
“Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it”
Our 5 key ‘Here for you’ promises to the people of Croydon are:
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Jas Virdee Job title: Consultant Geriatrician and CBU Lead Email address:
The Elderly Care Department in Croydon University Hospital is a friendly and supportive department that aims to achieve a high standard of care for older patients both as inpatients and outpatients.
The Elderly Care Department contributes to a comprehensive programme of care interlinking hospital-based care with community provision to provide acute assessment and treatment, community care, intermediate care, rehabilitation, long-stay care and respite facilities for older people.
152 beds are designated for Care of the Elderly patients on the Croydon Health Services’ site including a Stroke Ward for all ages and an Orthogeriatric unit as well as a new 14 bedded Acute Elderly Care Unit.
Within the hospital site the department operates a ward based system so each Hospital Consultant is ward based. Each ward has 2 Consultants, one SpR, two ST1/2 doctors and one FY1 doctor.
Specialist outpatient clinics for Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease and Falls occur at least weekly
Each SpR is part of an Elderly Care firm with 2 consultants, and is responsible for an Elderly Care ward base. Each ward has 28 patients and is staffed by 2 SHOs and one F1. The SpR will also have a commitment to outpatient clinics.
This post will be based on one of our elderly care wards.
This post participates in the medical SpR on-call rota and is a full shift rota.
The SpRs assist in the teaching of the Senior House Officers, Pre-Registration House Physicians and Medical Students attached to the firm as part of under-graduate training.
Working for your organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These Include
- Croydon University Hospital
- Purley Hospital
- The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
- Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside
- A minor injuries unit in New Addington
Our Vision
“Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it”
Our 5 key ‘Here for you’ promises to the people of Croydon are:
- You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff
- You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff
- You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians
- You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to home
- You feel it’s getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Jas Virdee Job title: Consultant Geriatrician and CBU Lead Email address:
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