Consultant Geriatrician | Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Isle of Wight NHS; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to deliver quality inpatient and outpatient care for elderly patients on the Isle of Wight. This role offers a chance to shape geriatric care and includes flexible working options, participation in a general medical on-call rota, and opportunities for professional growth while enjoying the island's unique lifestyle. Ideal candidates will have specialist medical qualifications in geriatrics and a commitment to compassionate patient care.

Benefits

Onsite nursery

Cycle-to-work scheme

Local discounts

Beach hut hire

Qualifications

• Must have specialist medical qualifications for geriatrics.
• Experience in providing inpatient and outpatient care for elderly patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical services for elderly patients.
• Undertake a weekly outpatient clinic.
• Participate in the consultant general medical on-call rota.
• Supervise and manage junior medical staff.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Elderly Care

Education

Specialist Medical Qualifications

Job description

Embrace Island Life, Champion Elderly Care: Consultant Geriatrician, Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Join our team and share our passion for delivering quality, compassionate care as a Consultant Geriatrician on the beautiful Isle of Wight!

St. Mary's NHS Trust on the Isle of Wight are actively recruiting a skilled and enthusiastic Consultant Geriatrician to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing journey of excellence. In this role you will be responsible in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to our elderly patient population. If you share our commitment to quality patient care and embody our core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Everyone counts (CARE), we encourage you to apply.

Why Choose a Career with Us?

• Shape Geriatric Care: Provide comprehensive inpatient medical services and specialist care for elderly patients.
• Flexible GIM & Clinics: Benefit from annualised/blocked GIM working (including inpatient wards and a weekly outpatient clinic, potentially evolving into a rapid access model).
• Work‑Life Balance Focus: Explore flexible working options and a reduced 1:11 weekday general medical on‑call rota.
• Make a Real Impact: Contribute to a Trust that values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and ensures Everyone counts.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• Island Life Perks: Enjoy the unique charm of the Isle of Wight with its stunning scenery, easy mainland access, and excellent employee benefits.

Island Life: More Than Just a Job

The Isle of Wight offers a unique and enriching lifestyle:

• Stunning Natural Beauty: Explore breathtaking coastlines and picturesque countryside right outside your door.
• Convenient Mainland Access: Enjoy quick ferry links to Portsmouth and Southampton (from just 10 minutes), with London reachable in 90 minutes by rail.
• Excellent Benefits: Take advantage of our comprehensive employee benefits, including an onsite nursery, cycle‑to‑work scheme, local discounts, and the chance to hire our Trust's beach hut.

Your Contribution

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical services for elderly patients.Take responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of elderly patients.
• Undertake a weekly outpatient clinic (with potential for a rapid access clinic).
• Participate in a 1:11 Consultant general medical on‑call rota (weekday advice/call‑in 22:00‑08:00).
• Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.

Ready to combine a rewarding career with an exceptional island lifestyle? We encourage you to review the person specification for essential skills and experience and apply to join our dedicated team!

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This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025