Consultant in Geriatric Medicine | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7012945/153-M3672 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint a new colleague to the Geriatric Medicine Department at University Hospitals Dorset, comprising of Poole Hospital, Bournemouth Hospital and Christchurch Hospital.
This is a permanent post for one full-time Consultant Geriatrician, though applicants wishing to work flexibly or less than full-time will be considered. Sub-specialty interests are encouraged.
Themain purpose of the post is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. A variety of roles are available depending upon the individuals interests and some examples (for guidance only) are shown below. We are keen to recruit the correct candidate and will work to create a job planthat suitboth the candidate and the needs of our patients.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
The successful candidate will have completed specialist training in Geriatrics and will be expected to have or develop a subspecialist interest which could include but not limited to:
• Interface and community geriatrics
• Orthogeriatrics and surgical liaison
• Movement disorders
We are keen to appoint the right candidate who is flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and will enable the successful candidate to develop as a leader and to further enhance service delivery within our changing organisation. Research, a higher degree and overseas experience are not essential, although will be regardedfavourably.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Spring 2026 when thisrole and base of work will relocate to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
• Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC registration.
• Completion of specialty training.
• Evidence of completed training certificate for Geriatric Medicine
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Jun 2025
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