Consultant with an interest in Geriatric Medicine

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Geriatric Medicine to join the Care of the Elderly Team. The role requires full GMC registration and offers a competitive salary within the range of £105,504 to £139,882 per annum. The position includes on-call duties and opportunities for professional development in an environment committed to high standards of patient care and medical education.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCP or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion in specialist training (CCT) in general internal medicine (GIM) and geriatric medicine or within 6 months of completion of training.
• Broad exposure to medical diseases and the management of these.

Responsibilities

• Join the Care of the Elderly Team at Furness General Hospital.
• Share duties to expand services including Virtual ward.
• Manage daily clinics including Falls/TIA/General medicine.

Skills

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Certificate of completion in specialist training (CCT)

MD or PhD degree

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Overview

Consultant with an interest in Geriatric Medicine

The closing date is 13 October 2025

Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic physician to join the Care of the Elderly Team at Furness General Hospital.

The post holder would be expected to share in the duties above to allow for expansion of services including Virtual ward to support the increasing number of elderly patients attending FGH.

There is an active Day Hospital at FGH where daily clinics including Falls/TIA/General medicine are carried out.

This is a full time (10PA) post incorporating on call and personal SPA time.

About us

The Hospitals are situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty offering superb outdoor and recreational activities, related to the sea, lakes, fells and countryside.

UHMB has a keen interest and extensive involvement in Medical and Dental Education at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. We work in partnership with Health Education England North West (HEENW), the General Medical Council (GMC) and our local medical schools, to provide quality education and training which meets the requirements of these regulatory bodies as well as the Trust's high standards of patient care. UHMBT provides clinical placements for Medical Students from Lancaster Medical School and Medical Students and Student Physician Associates from the University of Central Lancashire. We also provide training for our doctors in training, specialty doctors and GP trainees as well as supporting the development of our consultant educators.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications/Skills

• Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCP or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion in specialist training (CCT) in general internal medicine (GIM) and geriatric medicine or within 6 months of completion of training at the time of interview.
• MD or PhD degree

Experience

• Broad exposure to medical diseases and the management of these
• Comprehensive patient management, ability to train/supervise junior medical staff and medical students

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 of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum