An NHS Trust in Wales is seeking a Consultant in Care of the Elderly (COTE) to provide specialized geriatric care. The role involves leading elderly care wards, overseeing frailty assessment services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to service development, teaching, and research.
This position offers career growth, competitive NHS benefits, and opportunities for leadership roles in elderly medicine.
Job Details: Consultant – Care of the Elderly (COTE)
The consultant will manage older patients with complex medical conditions, develop treatment plans, and work closely with rehabilitation and community teams.
- Location: Wales, United Kingdom
- Specialty: Care of the Elderly (COTE)
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum (2024/25)
- Contract Type: Substantive / Fixed-Term
Eligibility Criteria:
- Consultant Grade Experience: Minimum 6–7 years post-internship/foundation training
- Specialty Experience: Minimum 5+ years in Geriatrics
- Qualifications: Relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCP, FRCS, MRCPsych, FRCR, etc.)
- Registration: Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Language Requirement: IELTS (minimum 7.5 overall, 7.0 in each section) or OET (Grade B)
Why Join?
- Work in a well-established NHS geriatric care unit
- Competitive salary & excellent NHS benefits
- Research & clinical trial opportunities
- Career progression & leadership development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration in elderly care