Consultant in Geriatric Medicine, Subspecialty Interest Frailty

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent post working 40 hours per week.

The shift pattern for this post has yet to be confirmed.

We are seeking to appoint, on a permanent basis, a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine who wishes to develop an expertise in front door frailty and the delivery of hospital at home. This post is based within the specialist Older People and Stroke Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley.

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic consultant to join a well-established and friendly Older People and Stroke Service. This post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the expansion and development of Hospital at Home services within Renfrewshire and the further development of acute frailty pathways. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high‑quality Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) across acute, virtual and community settings, supporting alternatives to hospital admission and facilitating early supported discharge

As a Hospital at Home Consultant, you will be responsible for overseeing the provision of acute medical care to patients in their own homes. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in their home setting. This role requires a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to various patient needs.

Within this role you will be one of a team of Consultants supported by a dedicated group of specialist nursing staff, committed to improving patient pathways and deliver high standards of patient care. Your application and interview will demonstrate the skill set needed to join us in delivering, developing and teaching expert care within this exciting and challenging specialty.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in all aspects of geriatric medicine

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Heather KinnonClinical Services Manager

Contact telephone number: 07971 902619Email address: [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Interview Date: 19/05/2026

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third-party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the recruitment process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent post working 40 hours per week.

The shift pattern for this post has yet to be confirmed.

We are seeking to appoint, on a permanent basis, a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine who wishes to develop an expertise in front door frailty and the delivery of hospital at home. This post is based within the specialist Older People and Stroke Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley.

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic consultant to join a well-established and friendly Older People and Stroke Service. This post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the expansion and development of Hospital at Home services within Renfrewshire and the further development of acute frailty pathways. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high‑quality Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) across acute, virtual and community settings, supporting alternatives to hospital admission and facilitating early supported discharge

As a Hospital at Home Consultant, you will be responsible for overseeing the provision of acute medical care to patients in their own homes. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in their home setting. This role requires a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to various patient needs.

Within this role you will be one of a team of Consultants supported by a dedicated group of specialist nursing staff, committed to improving patient pathways and deliver high standards of patient care. Your application and interview will demonstrate the skill set needed to join us in delivering, developing and teaching expert care within this exciting and challenging specialty.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in all aspects of geriatric medicine

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Heather KinnonClinical Services Manager

Contact telephone number: 07971 902619Email address: [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Interview Date: 19/05/2026

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third-party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the recruitment process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.