Consultant with an interest in Geriatric Medicine

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant with an interest in Geriatric Medicine to join their multidisciplinary team. This full-time role involves providing high standard care to the elderly population, supporting service expansion, and conducting daily clinics. The position offers a competitive salary and a relocation package, emphasizing the trust's commitment to medical education and community health.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration, MRCP or equivalent required.
• CCT in GIM and geriatric medicine or nearing completion.
• MD or PhD degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join the Care of the Elderly Team at Furness General Hospital.
• Support service expansion including a Virtual Ward.
• Conduct daily clinics including Falls, TIA, and General Medicine.

Skills

Full GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCT) in GIM and geriatric medicine

MD or PhD degree

Education

MD or PhD degree

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Consultant with an interest in Geriatric Medicine

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Application for thissubstantivepost 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.

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, and dynamic individual to join our committed and well-integrated multidisciplinary team, providing high standard care to the local community. This is a full-time, substantive post (10 Programmed Activities).

The CotE team at FGH includes 3 substantive CotE/Stroke physicians based on the 36-bed elderly care/general medicine/stroke ward, with outreach to the ED for front door Frailty and stroke assessments, orthopaedics, and the 20-bed community ward.

Consultants are supported by 3 ACPs in Frailty, a Nurse Consultant, and 5 ACPs in stroke, front door, and stroke therapy support.

Applicants with sub-specialty training in stroke medicine are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet our criteria in their application.

The trust is committed to negotiating a suitable relocation package and can discuss individual needs upon application.

Main duties of the job

We seek an enthusiastic physician to join the Care of the Elderly Team at Furness General Hospital. The post holder will share duties to support service expansion, including a Virtual Ward to assist the increasing elderly patient population attending FGH.

There is an active Day Hospital at FGH conducting daily clinics, including Falls, TIA, and General Medicine.

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

About us

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

UHMB has a strong focus on Medical and Dental Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, working with Health Education England North West (HEENW), GMC, and local medical schools. We provide clinical placements for Lancaster Medical School and the University of Central Lancashire, and support training for doctors in training, specialty doctors, GP trainees, and consultant educators.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about the role and main duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under supporting documents. More information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications/Skills

• Full GMC registration, MRCP or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCT) in GIM and geriatric medicine, or within 6 months of training completion at interview.
• MD or PhD degree.

Experience

• Broad exposure to medical diseases and management.
• Comprehensive patient management skills, with ability to train and supervise junior staff and students.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro-rata.