Consultant In Geriatric Medicine

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine to lead patient care with a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration.

The role requires MRCP or equivalent, full GMC registration, and completed specialty training. You will prioritise care, communicate clearly, and contribute to service development and quality improvement within the aged care pathway.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent is required.
• Full GMC registration or eligibility to practice.
• Evidence of completed specialty training in geriatrics or related field.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and use initiative.

Skills

Prioritisation & initiative

Communication skills

Interpersonal & organisational skills

IT literacy

Innovation

Commitment to development of Geriatric

Education

Basic Medical Qualification

Specialty Training completed

GMC registration eligibility

Job description

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

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

Person specification

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude

Essential criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of Certificate of Completion of Training for Geriatric Medicine
• Knowledge of current trends and developments within Geriatric Medicine

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Certificate of completion of training in General Internal Medicine
• Evidence of Quality Improvement work and/or Service Redesign

Interpersonal skills

Essential criteria

• Approachable manner
• Flexible attitude
• Evidence of ability to work as part of and to engage with a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Ability to work in a team setting

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Eligibility of valid GMC registration
• Evidence of Basic Medical Qualification
• Evidence of completed Specialty Training

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of sub-specialty experience

Other

Essential criteria

• 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