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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine (Care of the Elderly) to join a well-established and forward-thinking consultant team in the North West. This role combines acute elderly care with opportunities to develop specialist interests, including Orthogeriatrics, Falls, Stroke/TIA, or other relevant subspecialties.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, consultant-led care for older adults, contributing to service development, education, and clinical governance while supporting multidisciplinary working across inpatient and outpatient settings.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led inpatient care for older adults, including emergency admissions, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) board rounds.
• Deliver care across the care of the Elderly wards, with additional specialist input such as orthogeriatric, surgical liaison, stroke, or TIA services as required.
• Establish and deliver outpatient clinics aligned to the post holder’s specialist interest.
• Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to develop and enhance clinical pathways, protocols, and models of care within Elderly Medicine.
• Contribute to the efficient use of inpatient beds and patient flow by working closely with diagnostic and clinical support services.
• Provide clinical leadership, promoting effective communication within the department and across wider medical and service teams.
• Act as Clinical and Educational Supervisor for named trainees.
• Support the training, appraisal, and professional development of junior and middle-grade doctors.
• Demonstrate active participation in Clinical Governance, Audit, Risk Management, and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Promote a compassionate, patient-centred culture and act as a role model for clinical excellence.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• Complete registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• On the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT
• Medical degree
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education
• Additional tertiary qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Completion of higher medical training
• Experience working at the Speciality Registrar level or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
• Recent experience in Geriatric / Elderly Medicine
• Experience in Orthogeriatrics

Desirable

• Overseas clinical experience
• Broad clinical exposure within and outside the speciality

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge and application of evidence-based practice
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• IT proficiency
• Interest in medical management and service development