An NHS Trust in the South West is seeking a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine to join their expert team. This role involves diagnosing, treating, and managing a variety of age-related conditions, including frailty, dementia, and other chronic diseases of older adults. The consultant will be responsible for leading geriatric medicine clinics, providing specialized care, and contributing to clinical research and teaching.
This position offers a competitive salary, NHS benefits, and the opportunity for career progression in a well-established geriatric medicine unit.
Job Details: Consultant – Geriatric Medicine
The consultant will lead geriatric medicine clinics, manage elderly patients with complex medical needs, and contribute to research and medical education within the department.
- Location: South West, United Kingdom
- Specialty: Geriatric Medicine
- 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 Geriatric Medicine
- 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 leading NHS geriatric medicine team
- Competitive salary & excellent NHS benefits
- Opportunities for research, clinical trials & innovation
- Career progression & leadership development
- UK-based applicants only