Consultant Geriatrician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to join their award-winning Ageing and Health service in Guildford. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in the field of geriatric medicine, focusing on improving care for patients with frailty. The ideal candidate will have a passion for service development and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting time to contribute to a transformative healthcare service that prioritizes patient care and community integration.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Support for professional development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical oversight at Consultant level for the relevant clinical service.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to the iOPAL service.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine

Clinical Leadership

Quality Improvement

Management of Medical Emergencies

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Higher level degree in clinical leadership

Job description

Job summary

The Royal Surrey has substantive Consultant post opportunities in our award winning and CQC 'Outstanding' Ageing and Health service. Our Frailty Services are based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, and at Milford Hospital less than 15 minutes drive.

We are looking for a colleague with broad geriatric medicine expertise and an enthusiasm for change and service development. This is a fantastic time to join our department as we continue to develop our services with an integrated strategy for frailty across the acute and community services.

Subspecialist interest in very much welcomed and encouraged. We have opportunities in our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit, Short Stay Unit and Older Persons Unit.

The Royal Surrey is very proud to have an enthusiastic and dynamic team of Geriatricians who share a common goal. From the development of our Acute Frailty service to our strong multidisciplinary team working on the Frailty wards, the support we provide to colleagues through the inpatient Older Person's Advice and Liaison Service, and our recent development of the community Hospital at Milford, we strive to improve the care of those patients living with frailty.

Main duties of the job

This is a 10 PA post for a Consultant Geriatrician based in the Ageing & Health team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

This Consultant post in Geriatric Medicine will be part of our award winning and CQC outstanding service. Acute Frailty Services are based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, and the community frailty services are co-located at Milford Community Hospital.

We are looking for a colleague with broad geriatric medicine expertise and an enthusiasm for change and service development within the acute frailty team and inpatient setting. This is a fantastic time to join us as we are continuing to reconfigure and transform our service further. We are keen to accommodate any sub- specialty interest including leadership, management and quality improvement..

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum, pro rata, DoE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

384-SD-EMF18472

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description Job responsibilities

Provide senior clinical oversight at Consultant level for the relevant clinical service.

Attend multidisciplinary meetings and SAFER board rounds pertaining to the relevant clinical service.

Completion of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment alongside Specialty Doctors and Junior Doctors.

Contribute to the iOPAL service.

If required, attendance at key system wide meetings relating to the crisis pathway.

Contribute and lead on transformational pieces of work leading teams through change as the pathways evolve.

Participate in and champion the workforce and innovation programme including contributing to the Frailty Academy.

To adhere to the Duties of a Doctor as defined by the General Medical Council (https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical- guidance/ethical-guidance-for- doctors/good-medical-practice/duties-of-a- doctor).

This includes engaging with the formal Appraisal and Revalidation processes.

Job description Job responsibilities

Provide senior clinical oversight at Consultant level for the relevant clinical service.

Attend multidisciplinary meetings and SAFER board rounds pertaining to the relevant clinical service.

Completion of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment alongside Specialty Doctors and Junior Doctors.

Contribute to the iOPAL service.

If required, attendance at key system wide meetings relating to the crisis pathway.

Contribute and lead on transformational pieces of work leading teams through change as the pathways evolve.

Participate in and champion the workforce and innovation programme including contributing to the Frailty Academy.

To adhere to the Duties of a Doctor as defined by the General Medical Council (https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical- guidance/ethical-guidance-for- doctors/good-medical-practice/duties-of-a- doctor).

This includes engaging with the formal Appraisal and Revalidation processes.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine (or relevant specialty) via: oCCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) oPortfolio Pathway (previously CESR)
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher level degree in clinical leadership
• Educational Supervisor qualification

Experience Essential

• Wide experience of managing patients with Frailty
• General Internal Medicine
• Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
• Relevant experience of management of medical emergencies

Desirable

• Active interest in quality improvement or research and commitment to clinical innovation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine (or relevant specialty) via: oCCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) oPortfolio Pathway (previously CESR)
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher level degree in clinical leadership
• Educational Supervisor qualification

Experience Essential

• Wide experience of managing patients with Frailty
• General Internal Medicine
• Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
• Relevant experience of management of medical emergencies

Desirable

• Active interest in quality improvement or research and commitment to clinical innovation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

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