Position
Applications are invited for a (10PA) Consultant in Medicine for the Elderly at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our clinical team and participate in the development of clinical services for older adults in Cambridgeshire.
Eligibility
This post is open to applicants with geriatrics speciality training. Applicants are required to be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Interview Details
Interviews for this post will be held in person on 29 June 2026 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge (Hills Road, CB2 0QQ). Specific department and venue details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Department Overview
This is an exciting time for the Department of Medicine for the Elderly. We are in the process of expanding our department and are particularly interested in developing innovative processes of care for our patient population. We currently provide specialist care on a Frailty and Acute Medicine for the Elderly unit, and four core Medicine for the Elderly wards. We have an established rapid access service for GPs (RADAR), a SDEC clinic and trust-wide specialist geriatric liaison teams. We have also expanded into the interface between hospital and community, with successful pilots in care home outreach and rehabilitation units that are due for expansion.
We are very keen to develop our existing interest in education and training of residents and would also welcome and support applicants with an interest in using the research opportunities available to those working within a biomedical research campus.
Responsibilities
The consultant will support the development of our Flagship Frailty Pathway, expand our specialist ambulatory care service and intensify front‑door services. They will work across a range of clinical settings including core Medicine for the Elderly wards and the Frailty and Acute Medicine for the Elderly unit. Support will be given for the development of sub‑specialty interest. Successful candidates may also participate in the general Internal Medicine on‑call rota if desired.
Qualifications and Skills
Applicants must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non‑UK applicants must possess the IELTS or OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Equal Opportunity
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jun 2026.
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