Consultant Physician in Health Care of the Older People

Job type:Permanent
Location:East Anglia
Salary/Rate:Up to £139,882 for 10 PAs.
Grade:Locum Consultant
Specialty:Geriatrics
Job ref:6162
Post Date:22.04.25
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About the Role

 

Consultant Geriatrician (fixed term contract)

A forward-thinking NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to join and further develop its evolving Frailty Unit within a dynamic Acute Geriatric Service. This new role addresses the growing demand for specialist, multidisciplinary care for older patients with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily senior reviews on the frailty unit

  • Opportunity to pursue special interests (e.g. pre-operative assessment, oncogeriatrics)

  • Work alongside a team including ACPs, frailty-trained nurses, and junior doctors

About the Service: The unit currently has 19 beds and is transitioning to a 16-bed model with 4 ambulatory chairs to support rapid assessment. The team is supported by experienced ACPs and a strong nursing workforce with frailty expertise.

Essential Requirements:

  • Full GMC registration

  • MRCP or equivalent

  • Experience in elderly care and interest in service development

Desirable:

  • Subspecialty interest within Geriatrics/Frailty

  • Involvement in audit, quality improvement, or research

If you are interested in the role please do not hesitate to contact me +44 7389 721918

sally@indigohealthcare.co.uk
+44 7389 721918

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