Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking two full-time Consultant Geriatricians at their Geriatric Medicine Department. This permanent position welcomes candidates interested in flexible work, emphasizing sub-specialty interests like orthogeriatrics and movement disorders. Successful candidates will be self-motivated leaders dedicated to enhancing service delivery and delivering top-notch patient care. The role includes participation in an out-of-hours rota as part of a seven-day service commitment. Contact Dr. Sarah James for more details.

Qualifications

• Completed specialist training in Geriatrics.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and self-motivated candidates are preferred.
• Research, a higher degree and overseas experience are not essential but advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
• Develop a sub-specialist interest including interface geriatrics, orthogeriatrics, or movement disorders.
• Participate in an out-of-hours rota as required.

Skills

Geriatric medicine

Leadership skills

Research

Education

Specialist training in Geriatrics

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint two new colleagues to the Geriatric Medicine Department at University Hospitals Dorset, comprising Poole Hospital, Bournemouth Hospital and Christchurch Hospital. This is a permanent post for two full-time Consultant Geriatricians, though applicants wishing to work flexibly or less than full-time will be considered. Sub-specialty interests are encouraged. The main purpose of the post is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. A variety of roles are available depending upon the individuals interests and some examples (for guidance only) are shown below. We are keen to recruit the correct candidate and will work to create a job plan that suit both the candidate and the needs of our patients.

Responsibilities / Opportunities

The Successful Candidate Will Have Completed Specialist Training In Geriatrics And Will Be Expected To Have Or Develop a Subspecialist Interest Which Could Include But Not Limited To:

• Interface and community geriatrics
• Orthogeriatrics and surgical liaison
• Movement disorders

About the Candidate

We are keen to appoint the right candidates who are flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and will enable the successful candidates to develop as a leader and to further enhance service delivery within our changing organisation. Research, a higher degree and overseas experience are not essential, although will be regarded favourably.

Values and Site Information

Our values define who we are as Team UHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Summer 2026 when this role and base of work will relocate to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Working Arrangements

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

Contact for further details

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Sarah James
Job title: Clinical Lead for Geriatric Medicine, UHD
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0300 019 2483