An NHS Trust in the North West is seeking a Consultant in Geriatrics to join their specialist team in elderly care. This role involves diagnosing, treating, and managing complex conditions in elderly patients, including age-related diseases, frailty, and multi-morbidity. The consultant will also be involved in service development, clinical research, and teaching within the geriatrics department.
This position offers a competitive salary, NHS benefits, and opportunities for career progression in elderly care.
Job Details: Consultant – Geriatrics
The consultant will lead geriatric care clinics, oversee treatment plans, and contribute to research, clinical trials, and innovations in geriatrics.
- Location: North West, United Kingdom
- Specialty: Geriatrics
- 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 leading NHS geriatrics department
- Competitive salary & excellent NHS benefits
- Opportunities for research, clinical trials & innovation
- Career progression & leadership development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration in a specialist geriatrics team