Consultant Geriatrician

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to deliver expert care for frail older adults across acute and community-linked services. You will lead Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and work within Frailty SDEC, virtual ward, and orthogeriatric pathways to optimise outcomes and reduce unnecessary admissions.

You will also contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and the training and supervision of junior doctors and other staff, ensuring high

Qualifications

• MRCP (UK) and GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine are required.
• Experience at Registrar or Consultant level in geriatrics is essential.
• Proven leadership in clinical governance and service development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for frail, complex patients.
• Coordinate Frailty SDEC, virtual ward and acute geriatric wards.
• Ensure safe discharge and continuity of care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support education and supervision of junior doctors and staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Education/Training

Education

MRCP (UK)

GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine

Registrar or Consultant level experience

Job description

The Consultant Geriatrician will provide expert medical care for older people in the acute hospital and across community-linked services. The role focuses on caring for frail older adults who have complex medical problems, reduced mobility, memory difficulties and social care needs.

The post holder could work across a range of services including the Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, virtual ward, acute geriatric inpatient wards, orthogeriatric services (care of older patients with fractures), perioperative frailty services, falls services, and community geriatrics. The aim is to assess patients early, provide the right treatment, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and support safe and timely discharge. All job plans will include a contribution to Frailty SDEC across seven days.

The Consultant Geriatrician will work closely with doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacists and social care colleagues to carry out Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, helping patients maintain independence and improve outcomes. They will provide specialist advice to other medical and surgical teams, including supporting older patients before and after surgery.

The role also includes helping to develop and improve services, ensuring high standards of care and patient safety, and supporting the training and development of junior doctors and other staff.

Role Requirements

• Provide expert medical care for older people across acute, perioperative, frailty, orthogeriatric, falls, and community services.
• Lead and deliver Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) for frail and complex patients.
• Participate in Frailty SDEC, virtual ward, acute inpatient geriatric wards, orthogeriatrics, perioperative frailty assessment, falls services.
• Ensure safe, timely discharge and continuity of care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and community services.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.
• Support education, training, and supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.

Managerial and Leadership

• Provide clinical leadership for geriatric services and act as a senior decision-maker for complex cases.
• Lead, mentor, and support junior medical staff and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in service planning, policy development, and implementation of best practice guidelines.
• Collaborate with other consultants, department leads, and hospital management to improve patient pathways and care delivery.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP (UK)
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine
• Essential medical experience at Registrar or Consultant Level

Desirable

• Relevant Higher degree (MD/PhD)
• Qualification in Medical Education

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