Job summary
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a new consultant physician in the Health Care of Older People who wish to work differently, who share a passion for change, growth and quality improvement and who are keen to join us in our pursuit of clinical excellence combined with innovative approaches to person-centred care.
Rotherham Hospital is working towards becoming a person-centred organisation addressing the needs and aspirations of all patients and staff, integrating care within the community, realising new and different ways of working to address current challenges.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible primarily for providing acute inpatient care to frail and older adults throughout the hospital.
We can offer training and development opportunities and will support Consultants to enable them to provide a first class service. If you are passionate about delivering high quality patient care and want to be involved shaping services for the future we would be keen to hear from you.
In particular we are looking to appoint a consultant with an interest in cardiac failure and would hope to develop a role working with this service within the first year of appointment.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The Health Care of Older People (HCOP) team resides over several wards in the hospital footprint at the Trust and comprises:
- 140 inpatient beds and 15 acute frailty beds
The post-holder will have responsibility for Health Care of Older People patients. Within the Division of we work to our core Vision To deliver high quality, person centred care by the right people in the right place and time, delivered by an empowered, compassionate and skilled workforce within a strong Quality and Financial Governance and Assurance framework. With this in mind the approach we adopt is to run consultant lead ward rounds each day where possible.
HCOP is currently supported by 7 Elderly Medicine consultants working between them to provide support and consultant level decision making into the teams. There will be opportunity to assist in the development of the team and to further develop care pathways alongside in reach and clinic opportunities.
The Post
We welcome applications for the post of Consultant within the HCOP service.
Post holder will be responsible primarily for providing acute inpatient care to frail and older adults throughout the hospital.
We can offer training and development opportunities and will support Consultants to enable them to provide a first class service. If you are passionate about delivering high quality patient care and want to be involved shaping services for the future we would be keen to hear from you.
We are particularly looking for a geriatrician with an interest in cardiac failure to look at developing an elderly heart failure service over the next year to better improve the care of this complex group of patients.
Our team of highly skilled Medical Physicians are always looking for opportunities to develop and improve services and promote innovation. We are looking for individuals who are keen and interested in delivering care for patients in the ever-changing and challenging environment of modern day healthcare and joining this team during this exciting time of change.
The post holder will support the embedding of new innovated ways and make the services at Rotherham more efficient for the patients and pathways.
The aim of these posts is to have integral links between departments to enable close, collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The Health Care of Older People (HCOP) team resides over several wards in the hospital footprint at the Trust and comprises:
- 140 inpatient beds and 15 acute frailty beds
The post-holder will have responsibility for Health Care of Older People patients. Within the Division of we work to our core Vision To deliver high quality, person centred care by the right people in the right place and time, delivered by an empowered, compassionate and skilled workforce within a strong Quality and Financial Governance and Assurance framework. With this in mind the approach we adopt is to run consultant lead ward rounds each day where possible.
HCOP is currently supported by 7 Elderly Medicine consultants working between them to provide support and consultant level decision making into the teams. There will be opportunity to assist in the development of the team and to further develop care pathways alongside in reach and clinic opportunities.
The Post
We welcome applications for the post of Consultant within the HCOP service.
Post holder will be responsible primarily for providing acute inpatient care to frail and older adults throughout the hospital.
We can offer training and development opportunities and will support Consultants to enable them to provide a first class service. If you are passionate about delivering high quality patient care and want to be involved shaping services for the future we would be keen to hear from you.
We are particularly looking for a geriatrician with an interest in cardiac failure to look at developing an elderly heart failure service over the next year to better improve the care of this complex group of patients.
Our team of highly skilled Medical Physicians are always looking for opportunities to develop and improve services and promote innovation. We are looking for individuals who are keen and interested in delivering care for patients in the ever-changing and challenging environment of modern day healthcare and joining this team during this exciting time of change.
The post holder will support the embedding of new innovated ways and make the services at Rotherham more efficient for the patients and pathways.
The aim of these posts is to have integral links between departments to enable close, collaborative working.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
* Specific skills required to undertake the role above those required by the GMC standards
* Committed to continual learning
Qualifications
Essential
* Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
* Please confirm your GMC registration number
* Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date or
* Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
* MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
* MRCP specialist qualification or equivalent
Education and Training
Essential
* Experience of and commitment to teaching, mentoring and developing undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
* Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
* Qualification in education
Experience
Essential
* Specific experience in Elderly Medicine
* Relevant experience in other medical departments
* Specific experience in heart failure management
Research and Audit
Essential
* Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
* Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate effective team working skills
* Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
* Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
* Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
* Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
* Specific skills required to undertake the role above those required by the GMC standards
* Committed to continual learning
Qualifications
Essential
* Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
* Please confirm your GMC registration number
* Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date or
* Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
* MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
* MRCP specialist qualification or equivalent
Education and Training
Essential
* Experience of and commitment to teaching, mentoring and developing undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
* Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
* Qualification in education
Experience
Essential
* Specific experience in Elderly Medicine
* Relevant experience in other medical departments
* Specific experience in heart failure management
Research and Audit
Essential
* Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
* Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate effective team working skills
* Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
* Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
* Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
* Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses
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
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
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Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer's website
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