Specialty Doctor Medicine for the Elderly

NHS Grampian; Elgin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Speciality Doctor in Medicine for the Elderly to join the team at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin. The role involves providing high-quality inpatient care, collaborating with GPs in the region, and participating in multidisciplinary meetings. Candidates must have full GMC registration and a passion for elderly care. The position offers flexibility in working hours and the opportunity to develop services in various subspecialties, furthering community care models.

Qualifications

• Must possess full GMC registration before starting.
• Experience in geriatric medicine is preferred.
• Willingness to adapt to flexible working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Providing inpatient care in Dr Gray’s Hospital.
• Collaborating with GPs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Developing services in subspecialty interests.

Skills

Enthusiasm for medicine for the elderly

Team collaboration

Proactive patient care

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Job description

SPECIALITY DOCTOR IN MEDICINE FOR THE ELDERLY
DR GRAY’S HOSPITAL, ELGIN
REF: PS230907

We are seeking a Speciality Doctor to join the expanding Medicine for the Elderly team within Dr Gray’s Hospital. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for medicine for the elderly and highly motivated in providing high quality care.

In addition to providing inpatient care in Dr Gray’s Hospital, we aim to provide collaborative care with GPs in the three community hospitals across Moray and with regular multidisciplinary meetings established with GP practices within Moray. The aim is to provide proactive, accessible care in order to promote wellbeing and minimise unnecessary hospital admission.

This post will have a role within Dr Gray’s Hospital on Ward 7 and potentially the community/outpatients depending on the skill set of the applicant. We review outpatients in clinic and on home visits. There are opportunities to develop services in any area of subspecialist interest you may have including Frailty at the Front Door, Acute Inpatient Care, Orthogeriatrics and Surgical Liaison, Movement Disorders, Community Hospital Rehabilitation, alternative to admission, Stroke Medicine and community care models.

The current Geriatric team are happy to adapt to accommodate the needs and interests of any applicant. Our ambition is to provide a resilient service across community, front door and inpatient settings. We can support flexible and less than full time working. As we develop our frailty pathways.

The main inpatient base is in Ward 7 Dr Gray’s Hospital. The unit is supported by Nurse Practitioners and Resident Doctors, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Social Work teams. Out of hours it is supported by the on‑call medical team.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org

We would welcome contact from potential applicants should you wish to discuss this post further.

Please contact:
Dr Louise Millar Consultant Physician/Service Clinical Director - [e-mail] • 01343 567936
Dr Paula Geddes Consultant Geriatrician - [e-mail]
Claire Power Unit Operational Manager - [e-mail] • 07876258827.

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Closing date: Sunday, 4th January 2026.