Consultant in Geriatric Medicine: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are looking to appoint two new colleagues to the Geriatric Medicine Department at University Hospitals Dorset, comprising of Poole Hospital, Bournemouth Hospital and Christchurch Hospital.

This is a permanent post for two full-time Consultant Geriatricians, though applicants wishing to work flexibly or less than full-time will be considered. Sub-specialty interests are encouraged.

The main 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 plan that suit both the candidate and the needs of our patients.

Main duties of the job

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 candidates who are flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and will enable the successful candidates 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 regarded favourably.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude

Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Full registration with GMC
  • Able to prioritise & use initiative
  • Evidence good communication, interpersonal & organisational skills

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of Certificate of Completion of Training for Geriatric Medicine
  • Knowledge of current trends and developments within Geriatric Medicine

Desirable

  • Evidence of Certificate of completion of training in General Internal Medicine
  • Evidence of Quality Improvement work and/or Service Redesign

Interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Approachable manner
  • Flexible attitude
  • Evidence of ability to work as part of and to engage with a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Ability to work in a team setting

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Eligibility of valid GMC registration
  • Evidence of Basic Medical Qualification
  • Evidence of completed Specialty Training

Desirable

  • Evidence of sub-specialty experience

Other

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with licence to practice
  • Evidence of ALS training
  • Ability to speak English
  • Evidence of being IT literate
  • Evidence of being innovative
  • Evidence of a commitment to the development of Geriatric Medicine

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 28 November 2026

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