Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine

Job overview

Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine

• hours per week

Permanent

Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (dependant on experience)

Closing Date: Friday 12th June 2026

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

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Main duties of the job

• George Eliot Hospital is seeking a Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine to join a dynamic and supportive Elderly Care Department delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for older adults.
• The service provides comprehensive geriatric assessment through a multidisciplinary team, with a strong focus on holistic care, admission avoidance, and early intervention to maintain independence and improve outcomes. The role will support the development of the Acute Frailty Service, including an enhanced front-door model and close working with community teams and ambulance services.
• Inpatient and orthogeriatric services remain integral, supported by dedicated beds and specialist teams. Opportunities exist to develop clinical interests alongside existing frailty, falls, and movement disorder services.
• The Trust offers strong professional support, including a new consultant support programme, CPD opportunities, and flexible working to promote a healthy work–life balance.
• Clinics for general frailty, falls and movement disorders exist; there is scope for new colleagues to pursue further areas of clinical interest by agreement

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The post holder is a senior clinician within the Elderly Care multidisciplinary team, leading high‑quality, patient‑centred care for frail and older adults across the acute setting. They provide expert clinical leadership, specialist advice, and day‑to‑day support to colleagues, contributing to complex clinical and ethical decisions.
• The role supports a 7‑day Acute Frailty Service and includes accurate documentation and administrative duties. The post holder participates in the General Medical on‑call rota, providing on‑site cover and overnight responsibilities. They offer visible leadership, supervise junior staff, and contribute to strategic development across local and regional networks.
• The role includes leading service improvement, supporting clinical governance, undertaking audits, and contributing to patient safety and risk management. They support implementation of clinical guidance and policy. Education duties include CPD, teaching undergraduates, GP trainees, ACPs, PAs, and nurses, and delivering Elderly Care teaching sessions.
• The post holder may supervise 1–2 ACPs/PAs and 1–2 resident doctors. They identify research opportunities, develop academic links, and support local research activity. Annual appraisal and revalidation are supported in line with Royal College of Physicians requirements.
• The post holder will function as a key member of the Elderly Care multidisciplinary team, providing senior clinical leadership and managing an inpatient caseload for frail and older adults. The role supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the acute setting.

For a full and comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached