# Registrar in Geriatric Medicine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registrar-in-geriatric-medicine/1689de0b-9e67-4e25-9434-3979a0c0feaa - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registrar-in-geriatric-medicine/1689de0b-9e67-4e25-9434-3979a0c0feaa.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust - **Location:** Southmead Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Geriatric Medicine - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 - £77,348 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (with potential to extend but not permanent contract as covering a long term sickness gap) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (will be required to do acute shifts as part of the on call rota) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-05T07:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-14T12:51:08.905Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust_BFT/Geriatric_Medicine/Geriatric_Medicine-v8239402 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8239402?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you looking to develop your career in Geriatric Medicine? We have an exciting fixed-term opportunity for a Registrar to join our friendly and supportive team. The post would suit doctors currently training in Geriatric Medicine, Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine who are looking to broaden their experience and develop their skills in the care of older people. We would also welcome applications from doctors working at senior clinical fellow level who have full MRCP(UK), or equivalent qualifications, and relevant clinical experience. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and professional skills while working within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to the delivery and development of high-quality care for older patients. The successful candidate will be required to undertake acute clinical shifts as part of the on-call rota. The exact rota arrangements will be confirmed on appointment. ### Main duties of the job The postholder will: - Participate in clinical and other service activities, helping to ensure a high standard of patient care. - Work closely with allied health professionals to support service delivery, including advance care planning and review of clinical symptoms. - Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and develop a strong understanding of effective MDT working. - Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training across disciplines and specialties. - Contribute to the development of integrated patient pathways. - Support service development and evaluation, which may include patient consent and appropriate data handling. - Take part in research, clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. - Participate in the acute on-call rota and undertake clinical duties appropriate to the level of the post. The role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in managing older patients with complex medical needs, while developing skills in multidisciplinary working, education, service improvement and clinical practice. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Ability to organise and prioritise workload - Good communication skills - Honesty and reliability - Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment - Flexibility - Critical approach to work - Demonstrates initiative - Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients - Willing to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave - Evidence of recent CME and training progression at this stage of career - Experience in conducting and writing up quality improvement projects **Desirable** - Conference presentations and posters - Proven track record in research - Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals ### Additional and Aptitudes **Essential** - IT skills on all Microsoft packages - Fluent English speaker with Good written and oral communication skills. - Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels. ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients. - Good clinical judgement - Understand Audit/governance processes **Desirable** - Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS) ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Maintain Full registration with the GMC - MRCP(UK) or MRCPI - Valid Advanced Life Support Certification - IMT3 level or equivalent ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 576.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10610276) - [dbs charge information (pdf, 148.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2446) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3004) ## 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.