Specialist Doctor in Healthcare of Older People - BHH

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Birmingham seeks a Specialist Doctor in Healthcare of Older People. The ideal candidate will lead clinical teams, mentor residents, and engage in medical education. Candidates must possess an MBBS or equivalent, with at least 12 years of clinical experience and a minimum of 6 years in HCOP. The role offers £100,870 to £111,441 annually, depending on experience, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 12 years of clinical experience since obtaining medical qualification.
• 6 years of experience in Health Care of Older People.
• Ability to function as independent operator in relevant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of team activity during clinical sessions.
• Supervise resident doctors and clinical practitioners.
• Participation in departmental meetings.

Skills

Independent clinical judgment

Ultrasound proficiency

Clinical governance understanding

Emergency response skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME

Job description

Specialist Doctor in Healthcare of Older People - BHH

The closing date is 13 October 2025

The Specialist is an established role in our department that supports experienced and motivated colleagues in working alongside consultant colleagues in a leadership role in HCOP. The post also aims to support colleagues in completing a CESR qualification for a future consultant post if they so wish. With this in mind, we are looking for high-performing individuals to join our existing team of HCOP Consultants at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. We are a team of nine HCOP Consultants who provide care for frail older patients in service areas which include Acute Geriatrics ward, OPAD, FSDEC and Orthogeriatrics.

Candidates are required to have MBBS or an equivalent primary medical qualification, have 12 years of clinical experience since their primary medical qualification and have 6 years of experience in Health Care of Older People at SAS level.

The successful candidate will join other consultants of the department and participate in covering medical wards and other clinical areas designated for HCOP. Opportunities for teaching are available in our clinical skills area. Other areas of special interest are encouraged. The standard job plan is 10PA but less-than-full-time working is welcomed. The breakdown of job plans will be agreed with the successful candidates, using a standardised tool to ensure parity between colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The post attracts 10 PAs, including 1.5 core SPA in the expectation that career-grade medical staff will undertake additional roles as part of their normal agreed job plan. This will be increased according to additional contributions (e.g. clinical and education supervision of resident doctors). The appointee will have responsibilities across the department, but there will be opportunities to develop subspecialty interests depending on experience and service needs.

The appointee will work in accordance with the Trust\'s standard operating procedures and policies. They will commit to attending accredited conferences and meetings to maintain their continuing professional development, in line with national CME requirements, as well as completing mandatory training. The appointee will be accountable to the CSL. The appointee will also participate in an annual job planning and appraisal process as required by the GMC.

Clinical

Responsibilities include ward rounds of patients in Ward 21/29/30/OPAD/Ortho geriatrics and assessment of referrals to FSDEC/Clinics. Opportunity exists to be a part of HCOP weekend on call shifts (1-in-8 basis) and FSDEC Evening cover. Job plan will be agreed after successful recruitment. The role generates a degree of administrational work. The appointee will be expected to respond to results appropriately and liaise with other teams as required. The appointee will be accountable for clinical matters to the CSL.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL CARE

• To have oversight of all team activity during that clinical session, and provide support to other registered and non-registered clinical practitioners when needed
• To provide appropriate supervisions to resident doctors, ACPs and clinical practitioners
• Administrative duties related to patient care
• Contribution to medical education activity, including for members of the multidisciplinary team
• Regular participation in departmental and directorate meetings
• To support the Trust in emergencies in addition to appropriate on-call commitments

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME

Experience

• Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to Health Care of Older People.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of acute problems.
• Ability to function as independent operator in relevant procedures
• An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Completed a minimum of 12 years\' substantive medical work since obtaining their medical qualification.
• Completed a minimum of substantive employment for six years in HCOP in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades (experience in a relevant specialty and/or an equivalent grade may also be considered).
• Ability to function as independent operator in ultrasound
• Understands core research principles, methodology and ethics
• Experience gained from working in and developing HCOP units

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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

£100,870 to £111,441 a year, dependent on experience