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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and skilled Consultant Geriatric Medicine Specialist to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service in the South East. The role provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for older adults while contributing to service development, education, governance, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The service supports flexible working patterns, annualised General Internal Medicine (GIM) blocks, and structured professional development. International candidates with appropriate registration pathways are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibility:
Provide comprehensive inpatient geriatric medical care and specialist management of older patients
Deliver a weekly outpatient clinic, with potential progression to rapid-access models
Participate in annualised / block-based GIM ward commitments
Contribute to the consultant on-call rota in line with agreed job planning
Provide timely senior clinical decision-making and escalation support
Maintain high standards of patient safety, clinical documentation, and evidence-based practice
Provide professional supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff
Support multidisciplinary team development and collaborative care delivery
Contribute to clinical pathway optimisation and service improvement
Participate actively in clinical audit, quality improvement programmes, and governance processes
Engage in local, regional, and national audit activity as appropriate
Implement audit findings into clinical practice
Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education and training programmes
Support the professional development of trainees and nursing staff
Participate in research and service development projects where agreed
Maintain compliance with CPD, appraisal, and revalidation
Adhere to professional standards, infection prevention policies, and organisational procedures
Participate in departmental meetings and management activities
Requirements:
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Membership of a relevant Royal College of Physicians
Complete registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Geriatrics and General Medicine (or within six months of CCT / CESR eligibility)
Completion of recognised training in General Internal Medicine
High level of clinical competence in geriatric and general medical care
Strong IT and clinical documentation skills
Knowledge of current best practices and speciality developments
Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
Experience teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Evidence of participation in a clinical audit relevant to the speciality
Commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective patient care
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure in complex clinical environments
Caring, patient-centred approach
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Understanding of healthcare governance, service development, and operational frameworks
Ability to contribute to service improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration
Nice to have:
Higher degree (MD / PhD / Master's in leadership, education, or related field)