# Consultant Medicine for Older Adults > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Lanarkshire. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-medicine-for-older-adults/00525014-36eb-4107-8ceb-fce59e53d141 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-medicine-for-older-adults/00525014-36eb-4107-8ceb-fce59e53d141.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Lanarkshire - **Town:** Glasgow - **Region:** West of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Geriatric Medicine - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £111,430 - £148,064 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T12:48:05.808Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=255505 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=255505 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 245107 - Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064) - Job closing date: 28/06/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: University Hospital Hairmyres - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 40 - Job posted date: 28/05/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire - Department: MOA ### NHS Lanarkshire ### Consultant Medicine for Older Adults based at Hairmyres Hospital. This post offers the opportunity for a committed clinician to join the University Hairmyres Hospital Consultants working within Older Peoples Services. The main duties of this post will involve delivering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment as part of Acute and Interface Geriatrics. This includes Acute Receiving, Frailty at the Front Door, Hospital at Home and Intermediate Care. There will be also be the option of involvement in areas of specialty interest. The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. EPA’s may be available for both part-time and full-time positions Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements. The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow. Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services. Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Matthew Bailey, Clinical Lead for Medicine for the Elderly, Hairmyres Hospital on 01355 584168. For any application queries, please contact medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk Interview date: 03 August 2026. Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk) ### Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant Medicine for Older Adults Additional Information for Applicants ### NHS Lanarkshire are happy to consider requests for this publication to be in another accessible format i.e. large print, braille, etc. Please contact us via either of the undernoted methods clearly stating which format is required: ‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. *Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parent’s/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’ NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk ## Job Details NHS Lanarkshire Consultant Medicine for Older Adults based at Hairmyres Hospital. This post offers the opportunity for a committed clinician to join the University Hairmyres Hospital Consultants working within Older Peoples Services. The main duties of this post will involve delivering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment as part of Acute and Interface Geriatrics. This includes Acute Receiving, Frailty at the Front Door, Hospital at Home and Intermediate Care. There will be also be the option of involvement in areas of specialty interest. The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. EPA’s may be available for both part-time and full-time positions Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements. The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow. Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services. Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Matthew Bailey, Clinical Lead for Medicine for the Elderly, Hairmyres Hospital on 01355 584168. For any application queries, please contact medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk Interview date: 03 August 2026. Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk) Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant Medicine for Older Adults Additional Information for Applicants NHS Lanarkshire are happy to consider requests for this publication to be in another accessible format i.e. large print, braille, etc. Please contact us via either of the undernoted methods clearly stating which format is required: ‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. *Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parent’s/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’ NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk ## Person Specification ### OTHER **Essential** - Fluent in medical English and evidence of ability to communicate in stressful situations. **Desirable** - Preference to work in a District General Hospital. ### TEACHING **Essential** - Previous involvement in the delivery of undergraduate or postgraduate teaching. - Experience of providing supervision and or mentorship **Desirable** - Interest in and commitment to teaching and training. - Experience of providing problem-based teaching. - Experience of organising teaching programmes. - Formal training in educational/clinical supervision. ### TRAINING **Essential** - In possession of CCT/awarded CESR at the time of interview or be within 6 months of CCT. **Desirable** - Training at ST/SPR level in communication, teaching or management. - Experience within UK training establishments. - Human Factors Training. ### EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Recent and relevant clinical experience and competency in acute medicine, with wide general experience. - Recent and relevant experience and personal qualities to work in a busy unit dealing with the high turnover of planned and unscheduled admissions. - Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and relevant staff in other disciplines. - Confident with indirect supervision of varying grades of doctors in training. - Previous experience in organising NHS Services or equivalent. **Desirable** - Well-developed subspecialty interest. - Administrative / Management experience. ### LEADERSHIP **Essential** - Awareness of the principles of team leadership and effective people management. - Commitment to the Values of NHS Lanarkshire: Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect Openness, Honesty and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork. **Desirable** - Evidence of role as leader within groups. - Good IT Skills ### MANAGERIAL **Essential** - Knowledge of service provision at a local level. - Awareness of the principles and core practices involved in service management, project management and effective meetings. **Desirable** - Involvement in service re-design. - Involvement in project delivery. - Involvement in NHS-related meetings. ### DISPOSITION **Essential** - Committed to Quality Patient Care. - Able to be understanding of and sensitive to the needs of patients. - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) - Ability to work under pressure. - Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. - Responsive to change and innovation, promoting a culture for organisational development. - A flexible approach to duties, which satisfies the needs of the Service in a changing environment. - Ability to demonstrate reflective practice with evidence of regular appraisal with clear Personal Development Plan relating to Continuing Professional and Personal Development. - Good time management and organization skills. - Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm to service delivery. **Desirable** - Problem solver/diplomat/counsellor. - A natural leader. ### PUBLICATIONS **Essential** - Presentations/Publications relevant to the practicee. ### AUDIT/RESEARCH **Essential** - Understanding of the principles of medical audit. - Evidence of contribution to audit at least at local level. - Awareness of principles of research with an ability to critically analyse medical literature. **Desirable** - Experience and interest in Audit and experience of design of audit - Research - Involved in design of research relevant ### QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - MBChB or equivalent. - Postgraduate exam (or equivalent). - Current full registration with GMC with a licence to practice. - Inclusion on GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview. CESR route doctors must be awarded CESR at time of interview. **Desirable** - Higher Degree or other Diploma. - Further educational certificates, diploma - Other e.g. ALS Provider. ### KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS **Essential** - Broad based knowledge and skills in diagnosis and clinical management within the Specialty and encompassing most sub-disciplines. **Desirable** - Further educational certificates, diploma’s, etc ## Documents - [Job Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1155809&JobId=255505) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.