Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

Transformationunitgm; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Dorset is seeking a full-time Consultant in Geriatric Medicine. This role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care while offering opportunities to develop subspecialty interests. Candidates are expected to have GMC registration and specialized training. A supportive environment encourages professional growth within a picturesque location close to the New Forest.

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered and completed specialist training in Geriatrics.
• Sub-specialty interests welcomed.
• Evidence of training certificates and quality improvement work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in Geriatric Medicine.
• Develop as a leader to enhance service delivery.
• Engage with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Basic Medical Qualification

Completion of Specialty Training

Job description

Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/06/2025 23:59

Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a new colleague to the Geriatric Medicine Department at University Hospitals Dorset, comprising of Poole Hospital, Bournemouth Hospital and Christchurch Hospital.

This is a permanent post for one full-time Consultant Geriatrician, though applicants wishing to work flexibly or less than full-time will be considered. Sub-specialty interests are encouraged.

The m ain purpose of the post is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. A variety of roles are available depending upon the individuals interests and some examples (for guidance only) are shown below. We are keen to recruit the correct candidate and will work to create a job plan that suit both the candidate and the needs of our patients.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have completed specialist training in Geriatrics and will be expected to have or develop a subspecialist interest which could include but not limited to:

• Interface and community geriatrics
• Orthogeriatrics and surgical liaison

We are keen to appoint the right candidate who is flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and will enable the successful candidate to develop as a leader and to further enhance service delivery within our changing organisation . Research, a higher degree and overseas experience are not essential, although will be regarded favourably .

Working for our organisation

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Spring 2026 when this role and base of work will relocate to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

• Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC registration.
• Completion of specialty training.
• Evidence of completed training certificate for Geriatric Medicine

Person specification

• MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• Able to prioritise & use initiative
• Evidence good communication, interpersonal & organisational skills

Experience

• Evidence of Certificate of Completion of Training for Geriatric Medicine
• Knowledge of current trends and developments within Geriatric Medicine
• Evidence of Certificate of completion of training in General Internal Medicine
• Evidence of Quality Improvement work and/or Service Redesign

Interpersonal skills

• Evidence of ability to work as part of and to engage with a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work in a team setting

Qualifications and Training

• Eligibility of valid GMC registration
• Evidence of Basic Medical Qualification
• Evidence of completed Specialty Training
• Evidence of sub-specialty experience

Other

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• Evidence of ALS training
• Ability to speak English
• Evidence of being IT literate
• Evidence of being innovative
• Evidence of a commitment to the development of Geriatric Medicine

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Sarah James Job title Clinical Lead for Geriatric Medicine, UHD Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0300 019 2483