Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a consultant who is committed to excellence in Geriatrics to join a pro-active team with an excellent clinical reputation in providing a range of services within the hospital and the community. Our consultant team delivers a high quality needs related service to frail and older patients wherever they are. The team uses their knowledge and experience to lead and influence the development of services for the frail and elderly both within the Trust and in the community. You will also have an opportunity to gain valuable experience of service transformation and development.
The successful candidates will be joining a well organised department providing a wide range of services at specialty and sub-specialty level. We work together collaboratively and supportively and we are always looking to improve the care for frail, elderly patients across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Duties & responsibilities
To assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient geriatrics service and support Trust and Network, in the aim to provide the best possible care to patients
Provision of a service, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department
Cover for colleagues' authorised absences
Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in the consultant on-call rota for Geriatrics
Participate in service development and business planning
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
Participating in medical audit, Clinical Governance processes and CPD
Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate
About Us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We are working closely with partners in health and social care through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership to take collective responsibility for managing resources, delivering NHS standards, and improving the health of the population we serve.
We put the patient at the centre of everything that we do, and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically led organisation.
In the past four years our staff engagement scores have been the best for Acute Trusts in the Midlands.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
214-MED
Job locations
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Full Registration with the GMC (with a licence to practice)
Entry on GMC Specialist Register via either CCT or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the specialist register at the time of application.
MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Higher degree: MD or PhD
Essential
Experience
Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
Desirable
Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
Teaching
Essential
Evidence of effectively organising and delivering teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Desirable
Demonstrates ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role
Post graduate qualification in Medical Education
Research
Essential
Evidence of participation in audit/quality improvement in Geriatrics
Desirable
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Implementation of Quality Improvement
Management
Essential
Attendance at Management Course
Personal
Essential
Communication skills - to have language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely & competently
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Leadership skills appropriate to participating in and leading a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
Management
Essential
Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
Understanding of the current structure of the NHS
Desirable
The potential to be Head of Service in the future
Essential
Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior trainees
Understanding of all aspects of Geriatric Medicine
Research
Essential
Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Understanding of the principles of quality improvement and assurance
Person Specification
Essential
Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Understanding of the principles of quality improvement and assurance
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
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Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
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