Specialty Doctor - Care of the Elderly | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne seeks a Specialty Doctor in Care of the Elderly. This permanent position provides exposure to various clinical settings, including outpatient clinics and ward rounds. The ideal candidate will join a supportive department focused on transforming healthcare delivery. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Support with stress and bereavement

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient clinics and ward rounds.
• Ability to perform diagnostic tests.
• Support in acute inpatient work and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Join a team in the Care of the Elderly Department.
• Work within the Adult Medicine department at Tameside General Hospital.
• Participate in transforming healthcare services.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Job description

Overview

Specialty Doctor - Care of the Elderly

10 PAs

Permanent

We are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctor to join our comprehensive Care of Elderly service at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The post will enable the successful applicant to gain valuable experience in a number of clinical areas including:

• Acute inpatient work
• Ward support and referral
• Outpatient clinics
• Ortho-geriatric ward reviews

The Care of the Elderly Department has an outstanding record in supporting and training specialty doctors. We are committed to supporting our middle grade doctors in reaching their desired career goals by developing their clinical, medical, educational and managerial skills.

Role and Department

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a specialty doctor in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric to work within our Adult Medicine department. The post holder will be based at Tameside General Hospital. The post is based within the Care of the Elderly Department and the main activity undertaken will include outpatient clinics, diagnostic tests and ward rounds and on calls for general internal medicine.

Opportunity

These posts represent an exciting opportunity to join one of the pioneering integrated care organisations in the country which is transforming the way care is delivered to support improving the health of the population it serves. Not only do these posts provide exposure to a variety of clinical settings but also the opportunity to be at the core of transforming our services to provide a truly integrated model of health care to our population.

About the Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Values

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Oct 2025