Geriatric Medicine Consultant - Flexible Hours

University Hospitals Dorset Nhs Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for two Consultant Geriatrician posts across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals. These permanent, full-time roles offer flexible working options and encourage subspecialty interests to enhance patient care.

The successful candidates will lead high-quality geriatric medicine services, develop innovative care pathways, and work within a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for older patients across UHD’s three

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent is required to demonstrate specialist competence.
• Full GMC registration with license to practice.
• Certificate of Completion of Training for Geriatric Medicine or equivalent.
• ALS training or equivalent for emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level leadership in geriatrics and related subspecialties.
• Participate in out-of-hours rota and service needs.
• Contribute to teaching, research and service development within UHD.

Skills

Prioritisation and initiative

Communication and interpersonal skills

IT literate

English language proficiency

Team working in MDT

Innovative mindset

Commitment to development of Geriatric

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Certificate of Completion of Training for Geriatric Medicine

ALS training

Basic Medical Qualification

Evidence of completed Specialty Training

Certificate of completion of training in General Internal Medicine

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for two Consultant Geriatrician posts across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals. These permanent, full-time roles offer flexible working options and encourage subspecialty interests to enhance patient care.

The successful candidates will lead high-quality geriatric medicine services, develop innovative care pathways, and work within a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for older patients across UHD’s three