Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; Sur place; GBP 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for two permanent Consultant Geriatric Medicine posts across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals. The roles may accommodate flexible or less than full-time work and include opportunities to develop subspecialty interests.

A structured job plan will be created to suit both candidate and patient needs. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, with duties including potential

Qualifications

• Eligibility for GMC registration and full licence to practice.
• Completion of specialty training in Geriatric Medicine.
• Evidence of a training certificate in Geriatric Medicine.
• Sub-specialty experience is encouraged and will be considered when creating the job plan.

Responsabilités

• Read the full job description and person specification documents.
• Be eligible and registered with GMC and evidence of completed training.
• Work to develop a subspecialist interest in geriatrics as part of service development.

Connaissances

Prioritisation

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Formation

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Evidence of ALS training

Basic Medical Qualification

Completed Specialty Training

Description du poste

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

The closing date is 28 November 2026

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

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

The main 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.

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 candidates who are flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and will enable the successful candidates 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.

About us

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 2027when thisrole 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.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

Job 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

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

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

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust