Consultant in Care of The Elderly

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  • Sunderland South Shields, Tyne and Wear
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Interview-29.09.25Applicants are invited for the post of Consultant Geriatrician within the Rehab and Elderly Medicine Directorate on a 10PA basis, however LTFT applications will be considered. Successful candidates will join an existing team of 31 consultants whose clinical activities support a range of sub-specialities including orthogeriatrics, movement disorders, acute frailty, FASS and dementia and delirium care. Clinical management of patients is well supported through the use of a consultant delivered model of care across a 7-day period and the department proves attractive to candidates wishing to join a dynamic, ambitious and forward-thinking service.Applicants must possess MRCP, hold a CCST and be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register. Skills in undergraduate teaching and emergency medicine are desirable. Development of sub-speciality interests will be encouraged and supported in line with service priorities. Post holders will play a key role in both new and ongoing service developments within geriatric medicine and work closely with the Clinical Lead, Clinical Director, Directorate Manager to develop / deliver safe and sustainable high-quality services for patients.Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Applicants interested in applying should contact Dr Richard Telford, Clinical Director on ext. 47496 or Bleep 52454 and Dr Marie Bateman, Clinical Lead on ext. 40508 or bleep 58267Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will be expected to develop, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service for elderly patients and contribute to consultant-led care across 7 days. All applicants must be prepared to participate in a 1 in 14 on call consultant rota.About usPlease add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberC9155-MDMD-0825-24Job locationsSunderland Royal HospitalKayll RoadSunderlandSR4 7TPSouth Tyneside Nhs Foundation TrustHarton LaneSouth ShieldsTyne And WearNE34 0PLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for full detailsClinicalProvision and delivery of consultant support for patients requiring geriatric assessment and managementProvision of assessment and triage of patients requiring complex care and interventionsAbility to facilitate discussions and onward referrals for patients requiring investigations and/or specialist careSupport sub-speciality care within the care of the elderly serviceSupport outpatient services such as general and sub-speciality consultant led clinics across both sites / where neededActively participate in MDTs and other meetings necessary to patient careSupport the clinical lead and clinical director with the development of geriatric medicine services across STSFT.AdministrativeParticipate in local and national audit activities relevant to elderly medicineAttendance at clinical governance activities / meetingsAct as an educational and clinical supervisor for junior medical staff in trainingSupport the delivery of integrated older persons care and services as neededResearchParticipate in existing clinical trials and research within the serviceWorking with the STSFT research and innovation team assist with the recruitment of potential participants into future research studies Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for full detailsClinicalProvision and delivery of consultant support for patients requiring geriatric assessment and managementProvision of assessment and triage of patients requiring complex care and interventionsAbility to facilitate discussions and onward referrals for patients requiring investigations and/or specialist careSupport sub-speciality care within the care of the elderly serviceSupport outpatient services such as general and sub-speciality consultant led clinics across both sites / where neededActively participate in MDTs and other meetings necessary to patient careSupport the clinical lead and clinical director with the development of geriatric medicine services across STSFT.AdministrativeParticipate in local and national audit activities relevant to elderly medicineAttendance at clinical governance activities / meetingsAct as an educational and clinical supervisor for junior medical staff in trainingSupport the delivery of integrated older persons care and services as neededResearchParticipate in existing clinical trials and research within the serviceWorking with the STSFT research and innovation team assist with the recruitment of potential participants into future research studiesPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Have spent either 3 years in Higher Training (or equivalent) or 5 years as a Specialist Registrar (or equivalent).
  • Have experience in training under graduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
  • Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
  • Have spent a period of training in research in a discipline appropriate to their intended practice.
  • Have undertaken additional training in geriatric medicine.
  • Have received further specialty training in Geriatric and General Medicine to a level equivalent to Calman Level III.
QualificationsEssential
  • Possess MRCP.
  • Hold a CCT and or be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 3-6
  • months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register.
Knowledge & SkillsEssential
  • Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Management & Leadership skills.
  • Be able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
  • Have obtained a higher degree by thesis (MD, MCh, MSc).
  • Awareness of assessment / appraisal.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Have spent either 3 years in Higher Training (or equivalent) or 5 years as a Specialist Registrar (or equivalent).
  • Have experience in training under graduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
  • Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
  • Have spent a period of training in research in a discipline appropriate to their intended practice.
  • Have undertaken additional training in geriatric medicine.
  • Have received further specialty training in Geriatric and General Medicine to a level equivalent to Calman Level III.
QualificationsEssential
  • Possess MRCP.
  • Hold a CCT and or be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 3-6
  • months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register.
Knowledge & SkillsEssential
  • Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Management & Leadership skills.
  • Be able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
  • Have obtained a higher degree by thesis (MD, MCh, MSc).
  • Awareness of assessment / appraisal.

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