Speciality Doctor - Geriatric Medicine

Overview

Job Summary

The Geriatric Medicine Service Line wishes to recruit a Specialty Doctor to provide maternity leave cover on a fixed term contract to our inpatient wards. The department aims to expand and develop the existing Geriatric Medicine services (including Frailty SDEC, cross-cover of in-patient wards, and embedded Geriatric Medicine services such as Orthogeriatrics, Major Trauma, Frailty NELA, Perioperative Medicine, Parkinson's and Stroke).

The primary role of the post holder will be to support the Geriatric Medicine in-patient workload. The Specialty Doctor will work with the responsible Consultant Geriatrician to provide continuity of care, rapid assessment of presenting conditions, development of management plans and diagnoses, and clear communication to the patient and their family. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and identify care needs for discharge.

The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication and team-working skills, liaising with nursing staff, therapists and the discharge team. There are opportunities to participate in outpatient clinics, front door frailty, in-patient specialty reviews to other services, clinical governance activity and leadership, as well as teaching and training of undergraduates. The department supports post holders in attaining further post-graduate diplomas in Geriatric Medicine and Postgraduate Education.

The successful candidate will be expected to take part in audit, clinical governance reviews (including morbidity and mortality meetings) and participate in the departmental educational programme.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team dedicated to innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust offers opportunities for career development in a progressive working environment in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

Communication will be electronic; please check your email regularly. If you need support with applying online or adjustments to the application process, contact the recruitment manager. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to work-life balance, including flexible working on request.

Date posted 02 February 2026
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade Specialty Doctor
Salary £61,542 to £99,216 a year pro rata
Contract Fixed term
Duration 6 months
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number 216-G2-HCE
7651348
Job locations Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8EN

Please see attached job description for further information and details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Management

• Willingness to participate in management processes.
• Honest and reliable. Ability to adopt a self-critical approach to work.
• Flexible and resilient character.

Education, Qualifications & Special Training

• MB ChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• MRCP/MRCGP or Diploma of Geriatric Medicine
• 2 years NHS experience

Particular Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to undertake Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
• Ability to manage End of Life and Last Days of Life patients
• Ability to manage dementia, delirium and challenging behaviour
• Good time management and understanding of patient flow within Urgent Care setting

Research & Clinical Audit

• Able to conduct clinical audit
• Awareness of clinical governance requirements, with reference to the needs of the specialty
• Commitment to continuing medical education

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Well-presented CV
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to delegate appropriately
• Excellent communication skills with clear and effective communication with patients and staff, orally and in writing

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) / Sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires Disclosure to be checked by the DBS. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registration with current professional credentials is required.

Employer:

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address:
Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8EN

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