Ortho- Geriatric Consultant
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B9 5SS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C0020-26-0049 |
Summary
The appointee should have a special interest in care of the elderly with fragility fracture whether as in-patients or in the out-patient setting and also in Orthopaedic care for the elderly, specifically those admitted with Fractured Neck of Femur. The post will support collaboration between Surgeon and Geriatrician in the management of older people following trauma and enhance training for foundation doctors. You will hold Full Registration with the General Medical Council. You will work as part of a collaborative approach in providing the best quality of care for our patients within the Fractured Neck of Femur unit at Heartlands Hospital You will hold clinical responsibility for the patients in your care, ensuring that dignity, compassion and safeguarding are at the forefront of the patients care. You will lead senior decision-making around patients care, supporting the learning of more resident doctors and trainees You will evidence and maintain a good knowledge and understanding of Governance Key Responsibilities Medical care of Orthogeriatric patients on our Trauma wards, predominantly fractured neck of femur patients. Maintaining the highest clinical standards in the management of Orthogeriatric patients on the trauma unit and other clinical areas, as required. To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Orthogeriatric patients on the trauma unit, in line with national and local clinical guidelines. Teaching and training of resident staff, medical students and Allied Health Professionals. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME). To actively participate in both departmental and Trusts matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To attend meetings as appropriate. Fulfil duties of weekly timetables, including out of hours or weeks with prior agreement. The post holder we be expected to record their findings and generally investigate and prepare the patients for Orthopaedic surgical operation or other treatment and maintain the patients' medical care during their inpatient episode. The post holder will be required to attend the daily Trauma meeting when on duty and may be required to present patients as needed