Consultant in Older People's Medicine

NHS

  • Leeds
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Required to fill 1 replacement and 1 new post within the Older Peoples Medicine Department at the St Jamess University Hospital.The Older Peoples Medicine Department at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust is a dynamic, forward-thinking team with a strong track record of clinical excellence, education and innovation. The successful candidate will join a team of 31 Consultant colleagues, supported by a team of resident doctors of all grades, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and 4 Physician Assistants, who are committed to delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient population. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Older Peoples Medicine Team. Both posts will contribute to acute care for older people and general geriatrics along with General medicine. One post has the opportunity to focus on Orthogeriatrics and bone health including inpatient orthogeriatric care, perioperative optimisation, rehabilitation planning and involvement in the development of integrated frailty pathways. The other post will work closely with Leeds Community Healthcare working within our Home Ward and in proactive community work. The department is actively engaged in service transformation aligned with the Trusts Hospital of the Future programme, offering opportunities for leadership, innovation and teaching. We welcome applicants with a passion for improving outcomes for older people and a commitment to collaborative, patient-centred care.INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Tuesday 21 October 2025Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.Applicants should have established skills in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine and its related specialties including Orthogeriatrics and Community Geriatrics. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:How can we deliver our vision for frailty services within LTHT and across Leeds within the current NHS climate?About usLeeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:Patient-centredFairCollaborativeAccountableEmpoweredWe believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience2. The best place to work3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care5. Financially sustainableDetailsDate posted14 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9298-CON-920Job locationsSt. James's University HospitalBeckett StreetLeedsLS9 7TFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIn relation to this post, the post will be based between St James University Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary.2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST2.1 To deliver high quality evidenced based care to patients with frailty needs presenting to LTHT for inpatient or outpatient care.2.2 To work with the Orthogeriatic and orthopaedic teams to provide evidence based high quality care for older people presenting with a fracture, with particular focus on Fractured neck of femur, perioperative medicine and bone health.2.3 To link with consultant colleagues in other specialist teams within the Trust in particular the emergency department, other medical and acute surgical specialties and with colleagues in primary care and those at the interface to provide excellent care for older people living with frailty.2.4 To work with colleagues in Older Peoples Medicine to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 20) This includes out of hours cover including ward rounds for acute admissions of older people.2.5 To contribute to research, teaching, and new developments within the management of acute illness in older people. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIn relation to this post, the post will be based between St James University Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary.2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST2.1 To deliver high quality evidenced based care to patients with frailty needs presenting to LTHT for inpatient or outpatient care.2.2 To work with the Orthogeriatic and orthopaedic teams to provide evidence based high quality care for older people presenting with a fracture, with particular focus on Fractured neck of femur, perioperative medicine and bone health.2.3 To link with consultant colleagues in other specialist teams within the Trust in particular the emergency department, other medical and acute surgical specialties and with colleagues in primary care and those at the interface to provide excellent care for older people living with frailty.2.4 To work with colleagues in Older Peoples Medicine to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 20) This includes out of hours cover including ward rounds for acute admissions of older people.2.5 To contribute to research, teaching, and new developments within the management of acute illness in older people. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.Person SpecificationTraining, Research, Teaching & AuditEssential
  • Should have completed a recognised training programme in Geriatric Medicine and Internal medicine.
  • Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
  • Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
  • Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
  • Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
  • Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
QualificationsEssential
  • MBChB (or equivalent)
  • MRCP and SCE in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent qualification.
  • Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
  • YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
  • Relevant higher degree.
ExperienceEssential
  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of Geriatric Medicine.
  • Specifically, must demonstrate clinical experience in either community geriatrics or orthogeriatrics.
  • Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other RequirementsEssential
  • Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
  • *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
  • *Effective interpersonal skills.
  • *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
  • *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
  • *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
  • CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
  • Attendance at recognised management course.
Person SpecificationTraining, Research, Teaching & AuditEssential
  • Should have completed a recognised training programme in Geriatric Medicine and Internal medicine.
  • Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
  • Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
  • Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
  • Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
  • Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
QualificationsEssential
  • MBChB (or equivalent)
  • MRCP and SCE in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent qualification.
  • Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
  • YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
  • Relevant higher degree.
ExperienceEssential
  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of Geriatric Medicine.
  • Specifically, must demonstrate clinical experience in either community geriatrics or orthogeriatrics.
  • Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other RequirementsEssential
  • Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
  • *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
  • *Effective interpersonal skills.
  • *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
  • *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
  • *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
  • CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
  • Attendance at recognised management course.

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