An NHS Trust in the East of England is seeking a Consultant in General Geriatrics & Acute Frailty to join their growing team. This role involves leading the assessment, treatment, and management of elderly patients, particularly those with frailty-related conditions and complex comorbidities. The consultant will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including acute physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and social care teams, to ensure comprehensive care for older adults. This position offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and potential visa sponsorship for international candidates (subject to approval).
Job Details: Consultant – General Geriatrics & Acute Frailty
The Consultant Geriatrician will be responsible for delivering high-quality care for elderly patients, shaping frailty care models, and supporting junior doctors in training.
- Location: East of England, United Kingdom
- Specialty: General Geriatrics & Acute Frailty
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum (2024/25)
- Contract Type: Substantive / Fixed-Term (Approved)
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.)
- Additional Requirement: Ideally UK Experience – International Candidates May Be Considered
- 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 leading NHS Frailty Unit providing specialist care for elderly patients
- Visa sponsorship & relocation support (for eligible international candidates)
- Competitive salary & structured career growth opportunities
- Collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Shape the development of acute frailty services in a modern NHS trust