George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people. The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join TeamEliot. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles. We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. Job overview Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine 37.5 hours per week Permanent Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (dependant on experience) Closing Date: Friday 12th June 2026 Interview Date: TBC This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more JoinTeamEliot Advert George Eliot Hospital is seeking a Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine to join a dynamic and supportive Elderly Care Department delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for older adults. The service provides comprehensive geriatric assessment through a multidisciplinary team, with a strong focus on holistic care, admission avoidance, and early intervention to maintain independence and improve outcomes. The role will support the development of the Acute Frailty Service, including an enhanced front-door model and close working with community teams and ambulance services. Inpatient and orthogeriatric services remain integral, supported by dedicated beds and specialist teams. Opportunities exist to develop clinical interests alongside existing frailty, falls, and movement disorder services. The Trust offers strong professional support, including a new consultant support programme, CPD opportunities, and flexible working to promote a healthy work–life balance. Clinics for general frailty, falls and movement disorders exist; there is scope for new colleagues to pursue further areas of clinical interest by agreement Working for our organisation Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘ excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication e x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme – find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder is a senior clinician within the Elderly Care multidisciplinary team, leading high‑quality, patient‑centred care for frail and older adults across the acute setting. They provide expert clinical leadership, specialist advice, and day‑to‑day support to colleagues, contributing to complex clinical and ethical decisions. The role supports a 7‑day Acute Frailty Service and includes accurate documentation and administrative duties. The post holder participates in the General Medical on‑call rota, providing on‑site cover and overnight responsibilities. They offer visible leadership, supervise junior staff, and contribute to strategic development across local and regional networks. The role includes leading service improvement, supporting clinical governance, undertaking audits, and contributing to patient safety and risk management. They support implementation of clinical guidance and policy. Education duties include CPD, teaching undergraduates, GP trainees, ACPs, PAs, and nurses, and delivering Elderly Care teaching sessions. The post holder may supervise 1–2 ACPs/PAs and 1–2 resident doctors. They identify research opportunities, develop academic links, and support local research activity. Annual appraisal and revalidation are supported in line with Royal College of Physicians requirements. The post holder will function as a key member of the Elderly Care multidisciplinary team, providing senior clinical leadership and managing an inpatient caseload for frail and older adults. The role supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the acute setting. For a full and comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached Please note: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC. The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes. All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner. Other: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application. In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites. George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.