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Consultant Geriatrician
The closing date is 03 April 2026
Applicants are invited for the post of Consultant Geriatrician within the Rehab and Elderly Medicine Directorate on a 10PA basis, however LTFT applications will be considered. Successful candidates will join an existing team of 31 consultants whose clinical activities support a range of sub-specialities including orthogeriatrics, movement disorders, acute frailty, FASS & dementia and delirium care. Clinical management of patients is well supported by a consultant delivered model of care across a 7-day period and the department proves attractive to candidates wishing to join a dynamic, ambitious and forward-thinking service.
Applicants must possess MRCP, hold a CCST and be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register. Skills in undergraduate teaching and emergency medicine are desirable. Development of sub-speciality interests will be encouraged and supported in line with service priorities. Post holders will play a key role in both new and ongoing service developments within geriatric medicine and work closely with the Clinical Lead, Clinical Director, Directorate Manager to develop / deliver safe and sustainable high-quality services for patients.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Applicants interested in applying should contact Dr Richard Telford, Clinical Director on ext. 47496 or Bleep 52454 and Dr Marie Bateman, Clinical Lead on ext. 40508 or bleep 58267
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to develop, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service for elderly patients and contribute to consultant-led care across 7 days. All applicants must be prepared to participate in a 1 in 14 on call consultant rota.
Provision and delivery of consultant support for patients requiring geriatric assessment and management
Provision of assessment and triage of patients requiring complex care and interventions
Ability to facilitate discussions and onward referrals for patients requiring investigations and/or specialist care
Support sub-speciality care within the care of the elderly service
Support outpatient services such as general and sub-speciality consultant-led clinics across both sites / where needed
Actively participate in MDTs and other meetings necessary to patient care
Support the clinical lead and clinical director with the development of geriatric medicine services across STSFT.
Participate in local and national audit activities relevant to elderly medicine
Attendance at clinical governance activities / meetings
Act as an educational and clinical supervisor for junior medical staff in training
Support the delivery of integrated older persons care and services as needed
Participate in existing clinical trials and research within the service
Working with the STSFT research and innovation team assist with the recruitment of potential participants into future research studies
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
It should be noted that in line with Paragraph 5.1.7 of the attached Terms and Conditions of service, a Hospital Consultant has continuous responsibility for any patient under his or her care.
Final job plans will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidates and the Clinical Director and will be subject to Annual Review. Some sessions, in particular audit and teaching sessions will be worked flexibly and there will be the opportunity to revise the fixed procedural sessional timetable to accommodate other commitments of the appointee.
The postholder is expected to attend monthly Directorate/Clinical Governance meetings.
The post holder will be expected to develop the service in keeping with national guidance and the Local Modernisation and Reform Group priorities/targets.
Consultant performance is monitored within the Directorate and strong emphasis is given to personal career development.
The post-holder will be expected, to further develop the current service, in conjunction with the rest of the department. Inpatient care within COTE will be expected as part of the job plan, and an equal share of the on-call rota will be expected from the post-holder (1:14).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Possess MRCP.
* Hold a CCT and or be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 3-6 months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register.
* Have obtained a higher degree by thesis (MD, MCh, MSc).
Training
* Have spent either 3 years in Higher Training (or equivalent) or 5 years as a Specialist Registrar (or equivalent).
* Have spent a period of training in research in a discipline appropriate to their intended practice.
* Have received further specialty training in Geriatric and General Medicine to a level equivalent to Calman Level III.
Skills and Knowledge
* Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Management & Leadership skills.
* Be able to work as part of a team.
Experience
* Have experience in training under graduates and postgraduates.
* Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
* Awareness of assessment / appraisal.
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.
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