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Job overview
We are looking for a Locum Consultant to join our team and provide expert senior decision-making is at the heart of successful patient care whether that is in the community, attending our ambulatory unit or following admission to the wards. If you want to make a difference to patients at the interface of primary and acute secondary care then we want to hear from you. There are opportunities for sessional AFU working, support to our virtual Frailty ward, ED in-reach and specialty input to MAU. If your skills and interests are towards inpatient care then we can work to create a job plan tailored to that: general geriatric medicine and subspecialty working are equally important in ensuring that frail patients get excellent care wherever they are admitted within the hospital.
Main duties of the job
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Management Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and clinical governance
- Experience of working with managers to improve patient experience and service delivery
Desirable
- Involvement in service development and enacting change
- Ability to lead clinical services
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive medical experience at registrar or consultant level; competency to manage on-call emergencies at senior level
Desirable
- Special interest in orthogeriatric medicine OR Special interest in community geriatrics OR Special interest in acute frailty
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate, support and work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High professional and ethical standards
- Commitment to continuous professional development; attendance at relevant courses or meetings
- Regular participation in appraisal and evidence of reflective practice
- Basic computer/IT skills
Desirable
- Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload, delegating as appropriate
- Advanced communication skills
- Advanced leadership skills
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Ability to balance competing pressures that come from holding multiple roles
Audit, Research and Teaching
Essential
- Recent involvement in clinical audit & quality improvement
- Understanding of clinical research
- Understanding of teaching principles for undergraduate, postgraduate and interdisciplinary learners
Desirable
- Relevant published papers in peer reviewed journals
- Involvement in ongoing research
- Experience in teaching, Particularly a multi-professional team
- Enthusiasm to develop research & educational opportunities
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for geriatric medicine and general internal medicine, through either: a) Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) - or be within 6 months of completion at the date of interview. b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree (MD/PhD)
- Qualification in Medical Education
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Geriatrician with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Plymouth, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Geriatric Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Locum: 6 months. The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
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