Orthogeriatric and Surgical In Reach Geriatric Consultant
The closing date is 02 June 2026
We are looking for a doctor who can provide expertise in orthogeriatrics and peri‑operative care for older people undergoing surgery. At the Royal Oldham Hospital, we are a surgical hub for the Northern Care Alliance. The post holder would provide care for patients on the orthogeriatric unit as well as on vascular, general surgery and urology.
This is an exciting time to join the division as you will be part of a hospital and medical department currently undergoing a period of innovation and development. We are developing our offer to provide specialist care to our older patients in inpatient settings, virtual community beds in patients' homes and on an in‑reach basis. The Trust is also part of the Acute Frailty Network and is currently on an improvement journey to increase and improve the care and outcomes we offer our patients within Oldham. We are developing the SDEC, hot clinic and in‑reach to orthopaedics, vascular and general surgery.
There is a significant general medical component to the job, which you will be required to contribute to. You will be involved in many aspects of elderly care including dementia care, acute frailty, in‑reach and virtual wards.
If you would like to work in a dynamic, caring, inclusive and forward‑thinking environment where innovation is welcomed, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
* To provide clinical leadership, diagnosis, management, and treatment for patients with a broad spectrum of complex geriatric medicine needs.
* Act as an expert resource for medical, nursing and other health care professionals across the Trust footprint.
* Be an active champion of high‑quality medicine for older people both locally and across the region.
* The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge and development of service.
Registration and Essential Qualifications
* Full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practice.
* Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine, or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
* Experience of working in a team delivering peri‑operative care for older people undergoing surgery or a dedicated orthogeriatric service.
* Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners.
* Hold MRCP(UK) or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.
* Post Graduate Degree e.g. MSc, MD, PhD.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Wide experience in General Medicine.
* Experience in perioperative and orthogeriatric medicine.
* Experience of leading and motivating staff.
* Good understanding of Clinical Governance.
* Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change.
* Research skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments.
Contract and Working Arrangements
A substantive or 12‑month fixed‑term contract will be considered. The post is being offered at 10 PAs with 1.25 PAs as GIM on call, with opportunities for additional leadership and governance commitments. We support part‑time and flexible working arrangements.
Benefits
We can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility, including a competitive benefits package, an excellent annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.
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