Senior Geriatric Medicine Consultant

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to work in a multi-disciplinary team providing care for older patients both in hospital and community settings. The role includes responsibilities like ensuring high-quality service, leading staff, and supervising medical trainees. The ideal candidate must hold MRCP and have substantial experience in geriatric medicine. This position offers the opportunity to improve services for older populations and engage in clinical governance.

Qualifications

• Eligible for GMC specialist register in geriatric medicine.
• Initiatives showing commitment to older adults' care.
• Comprehensive clinical experience in geriatric medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care service to patients.
• Shared responsibility for weekend cover.
• Participate in GIM on-call.
• Supervise medical doctors in training.
• Contribute to clinical governance and audits.

Skills

Clinical service provision

Effective leadership

Teaching and training development

Clinical practice adherence

Confidence in business and development strategies

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Higher Degree

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to work in a multi-disciplinary team providing care for older patients both in hospital and community settings. The role includes responsibilities like ensuring high-quality service, leading staff, and supervising medical trainees. The ideal candidate must hold MRCP and have substantial experience in geriatric medicine. This position offers the opportunity to improve services for older populations and engage in clinical governance.