Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Sheffield seeks two Consultants in Geriatric Medicine to deliver high-quality care and lead a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will engage in clinical governance, participate in on-call rotas, and must be registered with GMC. This opportunity offers a chance to join an award-winning team focused on innovation and excellence in patient care. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in Geriatric Medicine. The position offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice.
• Must be on the specialist register or eligible within 6 months of the interview.
• Must have broad clinical experience in Geriatric Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team in patient care.
• Participate in the departmental on-call rota.
• Engage in Clinical Governance activities for quality improvement.

Skills

Independent practitioner in Geriatric Medicine

Good oral and written communication skills

Education

Registered with GMC and eligible for specialist register

MRCP

MD or PhD or equivalent

Job description

Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

The closing date is 12 January 2026

We seek to appoint two substantive Consultants in Geriatric Medicine at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at either the Northern General Hospital or the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.

As part of our consultant team, the appointees will be responsible for providing comprehensive and high‑quality Geriatric Medicine, leading a multidisciplinary team caring for a cohort of patients on one of our Geriatric Medicine base wards, working alongside another Consultant Geriatrician. The successful appointees will participate in the departmental on‑call rota.

Any candidate who chooses not to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust, in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise, shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Directorate is part of our Combined Community and Acute Care Group. The Care Group incorporates two other Directorates – Integrated Community Care, and Therapeutics and Palliative Care. We work together across the group to support patient pathways and maximise integration.

As part of our consultant team, the appointee will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive and high‑quality Geriatric Medicine, leading a multidisciplinary team to care for a cohort of patients on one of our Geriatric Medicine base wards, working alongside another Consultant Geriatrician.

The appointee will be expected to take an active part in the Clinical Governance activities of the Directorate, both in relation to continuing professional development and the quality and effectiveness of clinical services.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award‑winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role, including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice and name on the specialist register for the relevant specialty or be eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.

For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non‑UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
• If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• MRCP
• MD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Geriatric Medicine. Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects Geriatric Medicine
• Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post.

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Teaching and training

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical governance and audit

• Experience in performing clinical audit
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good oral and written communication skills

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust