Consultant Geriatrician

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Birmingham is seeking a full-time Consultant Geriatrician to support healthcare for older patients. Responsibilities include inpatient care, administrative duties, and educational contributions. Ideal candidates will hold MRCP or equivalent and be registered with the GMC. The role offers competitive salary, ongoing development opportunities, and a commitment to inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess MRCP or equivalent.
• Must be on the Specialist Register in Geriatric and General Medicine or close to CCT.

Responsibilities

• Care of inpatients.
• Administrative duties related to patient care.
• Participation in departmental meetings.
• Assist department during emergencies.
• On-call commitments for acute medicine.

Skills

Clinical care

Administrative duties related to patient care

Contribution to education activities

Research project support

Emergency assistance

Education

MRCP or equivalent

GMC register entry

Job description

Overview

Job summary: The Department of Healthcare for Older People provides a comprehensive service for older patients in hospital and community settings and leads on care of older people at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. We are committed to older patients living with frailty. We wish to recruit additional dynamic Consultant Geriatricians to support our forward-thinking team. Subspecialty interests are welcome; emphasis on peri-operative geriatrics (Orthogeriatric and surgical liaison), movement disorders and acute geriatrics.

Post details: The posts are 10 programmed activities; part-time working can be accommodated to support staff wellbeing.

Job Plan

PAs for direct patient care and SPAs to support revalidation activities including CPD and educational supervision/teaching. Candidates must possess MRCP or equivalent and be on the Specialist Register in Geriatric and General Medicine or within 6 months of CCT in Geriatric and General Medicine. Applicants must be entered onto the GMC register.

Location and Services

Heartlands Hospital offers a well established front door/interface geriatrics team, with opportunities to develop an acute admissions assessment unit for frail older adults, and involvement in the OPAL service (Older People Assessment and Liaison), a MDT team providing CGA in ED and the medical assessment unit. There are opportunities to develop community services with Intermediate Care centres and a rapid access GP clinic to review community-based patients and avoid hospital admissions where possible. Provision of a liaison Orthogeriatric service is centralised, including a large fractured neck of femur service; MDT falls clinics and osteoporosis clinics form part of orthogeriatric services. Tilt table testing and syncope clinics may be developed if the candidate has expertise. Frailty SDEC provides same-day emergency care for patients over 70 with specialist input and early discharge. Consultant-led MDT Fall, MDT Parkinson\'s, Osteoporosis and general geriatrics clinics operate at the site.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust promotes an inclusive culture, values-driven leadership, and a welcoming workplace that respects diversity. Reasonable adjustments are provided to support staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 13256

Location: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS

Responsibilities

Clinical care

• Care of inpatients
• Administrative duties related to patient care
• Contribution to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, including AHPs as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Regular participation in departmental and directorate meetings
• Encouraged and supported with research projects
• Provision of cover for colleagues during leave in line with Trust policy
• Assist the department and Trust in emergencies
• Evening and weekend on-call commitments for acute medicine and specialty

Contact: Dr Claire Robertson (CDG Director) [e-mail]

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent
• Entered on the GMC Register, CCST in geriatric and general internal medicine or equivalent within 6 months of interview

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a DBS submission is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for overseas applicants. Applicants must have current UK professional registration (NHS Careers).

Employer

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS