Job Summary
Now is a really exciting time to join our team of forward‑thinking Ageing & Complex Medicine (Elderly Medicine) Consultants at Wrightington Wigan and Leigh (WWL) NHS Foundation Trust, and make a real difference to our elderly patients in the Wigan Borough. At WWL we put the patient at the heart of everything we do, as we strive to deliver and develop our modern and comprehensive Elderly Care service. We would love to hear from applicants who have already developed a sub‑specialty interest within Elderly Care, and those who have not already done so would be encouraged to do so through in‑house training/attending relevant CPD activities. Opportunities are available across in‑patient and out‑patient with support from the clinical director and divisional management team to build and develop your area of interest.
Details
* Posted: 24 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pa, pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Job share, Flexible working
* Reference number: 302-25-7490812MHR-M
* Location: Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN
Job Responsibilities
* Form and lead a team of 6 consultants in the Ageing and Complex Medicine Directorate, contributing expertise in Acute Comprehensive Geriatric Medicine and sub‑specialties including Stroke Medicine, Orthogeriatrics and Frailty Services.
* Deliver both inpatient and outpatient care across 81 acute Care of Elderly beds (24 orthogeriatric, 22 stroke unit, 42 acute geriatric). Provide specialist clinics in Stroke, TIA, Falls, Parkinson’s disease and Dementia, including a one‑stop TIA clinic with same‑day Carotid Doppler scanning and direct access to the vascular team.
* Provide community care, including multidisciplinary team meetings, community clinics/visits and care‑home visits. Emphasise proactive case management, advance care planning and collaboration with Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Community Matrons.
* Participate in an on‑call rota for night and weekend cover in general medicine and the day service.
* Support staff development and teaching of junior medical staff and other health professionals, contributing to the trust’s commitment to training and CPD.
Person Specification
Essential Skills
* Managerial understanding within the NHS
* Experience of audit and its role in clinical governance
* Commitment to training and teaching junior medical staff and other health professionals
* Ability to work flexibly
Essential Experience / Training
* CCT—Dual accreditation in GIM and Geriatric Medicine
* Recent comprehensive experience in Geriatric Medicine
Professional Qualifications
* Entry on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT
* MRCP (or equivalent)
* Full GMC licence to practice
* MB ChB or equivalent
Knowledge
* Commitment to the development of acute medical services within the trust
* Evidence of being proactive and self‑motivated
* Ability to work as part of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission of Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN
Website: https://www.wwl.nhs.uk/
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