Job summary
The Department of Healthcare for Older People provide a comprehensive service for older patients both in hospital and in community settings. We are committed and passionate about older patients living with frailty.
The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care and services for older people, both as inpatient and outpatient.
The successful candidate will join a wider team of consultants and participate in covering medical wards and other clinical areas designated for HCOP. The post holder will also participate in service delivery and development according to their area of specialist interest. This can be delivered in the form of weekly clinics (PD clinic /continence clinic/ falls clinic/ general HCOP clinics / frailty service/ community work in care home/ nursing home/rehab setting).
The candidate will also be expected to participate in the GIM on call covering acute admissions on a pro rota basis shared with other medical consultants.
Interview date: Friday 13th September 2025
Main duties of the job
JOB PLAN (INDICATIVE)*
8.0 PA -- with 7-day senior-led direct clinical activities; subspecialty work and associated administration; up to 1 PA for acute unselected medical on-call; prospective cover for colleagues' annual and study leave.
Job plan can be tailored to a candidate's specialist interests. Applications for less than whole time working are
welcomed.
2.0 PA -- Supporting activities to include:
*CME/CPD/Appraisal/Revalidation
*Clinical Governance/Audit
*Service Development
*Teaching
*Educational supervision
*Other Roles and Responsibilities
A detailed job plan will be agreed with the post holder on appointment. A sample job plan can be provided on request.
The on-call commitment is for a 1:6 weekend on call commitment to General Medicine. Shifts include covering Acute take, supporting care on acute medical unit and covering medical wards - depending on the shift of on call and consultants are expected to be on site during the on-call period.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Together with colleagues, to provide a high-quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Department.
*Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 7 days a week cover for the HCOP wards and clinical areas-the weekend ward cover is on a rota basis shared with GIM colleagues.
*To participate proactively in GIM on call with medical consultant colleagues on a rota basis.
*Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in contract of employment.
*Provide clinical supervision of resident medical doctors of different grades as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
*Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
*Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments as per the requirement of the department and agreed with the clinical service lead.
*Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.
*Take an active role in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the Business Plan for the specialty. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
*Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
*Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused on these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
*Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or resident colleagues.
*Undertake management duties as agreed with the Clinical service lead / Hospital Medical Director.
*Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
*Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Together with colleagues, to provide a high-quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Department.
*Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 7 days a week cover for the HCOP wards and clinical areas-the weekend ward cover is on a rota basis shared with GIM colleagues.
*To participate proactively in GIM on call with medical consultant colleagues on a rota basis.
*Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in contract of employment.
*Provide clinical supervision of resident medical doctors of different grades as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
*Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
*Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments as per the requirement of the department and agreed with the clinical service lead.
*Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.
*Take an active role in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the Business Plan for the specialty. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
*Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
*Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused on these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
*Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or resident colleagues.
*Undertake management duties as agreed with the Clinical service lead / Hospital Medical Director.
*Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
*Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MRCP or equivalent. Entered on the GMC Register, CCST in geriatric and general internal medicine or equivalent within 18 months of commencement.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- *Eligible for inclusion on the GMC specialist register in geriatric medicine and general (acute) medicine or equivalent within 18 months of commencement.
- *Initiatives demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to the medical care of older adults.
- *Comprehensive clinical experience of geriatric and general (acute) medicine.
Desirable
- *A record of research and/or clinical audit interest relating to the acute care of older patients evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals or formal reports to health care organisations, OR
- *A period of research leading to a higher degree & a continuing research interest in the field of geriatric medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MRCP or equivalent. Entered on the GMC Register, CCST in geriatric and general internal medicine or equivalent within 18 months of commencement.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- *Eligible for inclusion on the GMC specialist register in geriatric medicine and general (acute) medicine or equivalent within 18 months of commencement.
- *Initiatives demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to the medical care of older adults.
- *Comprehensive clinical experience of geriatric and general (acute) medicine.
Desirable
- *A record of research and/or clinical audit interest relating to the acute care of older patients evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals or formal reports to health care organisations, OR
- *A period of research leading to a higher degree & a continuing research interest in the field 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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
