Consultant in General Medicine with an Interest in Care of the Elderly

NHS; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant to join their Elderly Care and Frailty Department. The successful candidate will lead service development for frailty, provide consultant-led care, and be part of a rotational on-call rota. An essential requirement includes a Primary Medical Degree and GMC registration. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £114,667.80 to £170,947.54 per annum.

Qualifications

• Consultant level experience in General Internal Medicine and Care of the Elderly.
• Evidence of successful interface between secondary and primary care.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development of frailty services in Jersey.
• Provide mutual out-of-hours cover for General Internal Medicine.
• Undertake outpatient clinics for frailty & elderly care.

Skills

Experience in GIM and Care of the Elderly

Participation on a general medicine on-call rota

Ability to work flexibly in a changing health service

Education

Primary Medical Degree

Full Registration with GMC

Higher Specialty qualification: MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Interviews for this post will be announced shortly, so please keep an eye on this page. You will be required to attend the interview in person on the scheduled day. There will be a pre‑interview engagement day the day before, where you will have the opportunity to meet with various stakeholders.

This post is an exciting opportunity to join the newly formed Elderly Care and Frailty Department. The role will mainly focus on the development of frailty services for the island of Jersey as well as having ward commitments for both general internal medicine. The role will lead on the development of the frailty unit interfacing secondary care with primary care. The role will have a rotational commitment for rehabilitation which is situated on‑site at Jersey General Hospital as well as outpatient clinical sessions. For newly appointed consultants a mentor will be allocated to support their induction to the post. Dedicated office space and secretarial time will be provided as part of the Hospital investment in this appointment.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of the Care of the Elderly service in Jersey, building and developing a frailty service which ensures integration between primary and secondary care.
• Provide, with the other consultants, a system of mutual out‑of‑hours cover for General Internal Medicine and cover for annual, study and professional leave.
• Provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in Health and Care Jersey.
• Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in the regular clinical meetings and postgraduate activities of the hospital.
• Take part in the continuing medical education programme. Health and Care Jersey will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service.
• Undertake outpatient clinics for both frailty & elderly care.
• Set up, lead, participate and attend relevant service MDTs.
• Liaise with tertiary referral centres as appropriate to provide patient‑centred care & service improvements.
• Deliver Consultant‑led care on inpatient wards focusing on Elderly Care, with the opportunity to develop a speciality outpatient service.
• Support the development and running of the Elderly Care and Frailty services within the department.

On‑Call Rota

The appointee will take part in the General Medicine on‑call rota of one in eight. During the on‑call period the consultant will cover all medical inpatients in the event of deterioration or medical emergencies and will work in parallel with an on‑call acute medicine consultant to manage acute medical admissions. Weekday on‑calls operate 8 AM to 8 AM the following day. Weekend on‑calls operate from 8 AM on Friday to 8 AM Monday.

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• Full Registration and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practice (for overseas candidates a licence must be obtained prior to appointment).
• Higher Specialty qualification: MRCP or equivalent.
• Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Applicants that are non‑UK trained must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• ALS/ATLS training.

Desirable

• Relevant experience at a consultant level in a similar setting.
• Higher Degree (MSc, MD or PhD) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in GIM and Care of the Elderly.
• Participation on a general medicine on‑call rota at a consultant level.
• Evidence of successful interface between secondary and primary care.

Desirable

• Enthusiastic teacher.
• Management responsibility / leadership experience.
• Experience of service development.

Other Essential Requirements

• Participation in Clinical Audit & Risk Management Activities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.
• Evidence of annual appraisal.

Personal Attributes

• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service.
• Hepatitis vaccination.

Specialist Experience

Essential

• Clinical management of a Care of the Elderly Service at a regional or national level.
• Experience in prevention and management of frailty.

Desirable

• Clinical management of rehabilitation patients.
• Treatment and management of patients with delirium.

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 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.

Employer Details

Health and Community Services

Government Of Jersey, 19‑21 Broad Street, St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, JE2 3RR

Contact

Reference number: K0011‑25‑0116

Salary: £114,667.80 to £170,947.54 per year

Grade: Consultant

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Date posted: 12 November 2025