Consultant Geriatrician
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
These are exciting times for Medicine for Older People in Bucks. We are working towards strengthening our presence at the front door as well as our fo...
You will work in the community units as well as the acute site (Stoke Mandeville Hospital).
You will be expected to provide prospective cover for annual and study leave.
The department is keen to accommodate special interests, and we will be happy to discuss and consider appropriate changes in the weekly job plan.
As well as fulfilling their clinical responsibilities, the post holder will be expected to play a part in the department's audit and teaching activities, providing beside and formal teaching to medical students, resident doctors and other health professionals, and supervision of junior staff, as well as other members of the department's clinical team, and community clinicians.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Other
Essential
- Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent GMC registerable qualifications
- CCT in Geriatric Medicine & General internal medicine (GIM) or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
- On the specialist register for Geriatric Medicine/GIM
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of the NHS agenda and organisational awareness.
- Computer skills. Ability to use ward processor spread sheet programme and web browser
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical knowledge of medicine in geriatrics to unable the consultant to work independently
- Teaching and training of Junior staff
- Understanding the principals of clinical governance aspects Patient Safety and experience. A commitment to continuing education and engagement to the appraisal process.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills. Self-awareness. Ability to judge conflicting demands by planning efficiently and prioritising.
- Highly developed communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team (s).
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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