Consultant in Older Peoples Medicine and Acute Frailty
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
The Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant in Older Peoples Medicine to join our expanding Frailty team. The appointee will form pa...
Contribute to development of the OPM Service and the Acute Frailty Service
Provide with the other Consultants a system of mutual out-of-hours cover for GIM (as indicated in the sample job plan) and cover for annual, study and professional leave.
Provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities in the Trust.
Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospital.
Take part in the continuing medical education programme. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service.
Play a full part in the teaching, audit and other governance activities of the department.
Act as educational supervisor and engage in regular appraisal and assessment of all doctors in training or in equivalent posts for whom the post-holder has educational or organisational responsibility.
Share work load with consultant physician colleagues in the OPM and Acute Frailty teams
Comply with the outline Consultant work programme (under provisions of Circular HC90/16) and the weekly timetable of fixed commitments (i.e.: regular scheduled NHS activities in accordance with paragraph 30B of the TCS).
Deploy unallocated, flexible professional time on liaison, emergency work, travel, continuing clinical responsibility, teaching, research, medical audit, inter-disciplinary meetings and continuing professional development.
The Trust provides comprehensive acute care for the population of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and the South Waveney area and for many visitors to the area. This acute care provided from the James Paget University Hospital site at Gorleston is supported by other community services at the Newberry Centre, Kirkley Rise North Lowestoft and outreach clinics.
We're committed to building a healthier future together, aiming to be an exceptional organisation known for compassionate and safe patient care.
Become part of a diverse, inclusive hospital celebrated for its research and training excellence, with exciting plans underway for a brand-new hospital on our current site.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent Medical Degree
- MRCP or equivalent
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in geriatrics, or be within six months of CCT by the date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Full GMC registration
Desirable: - MD/PhD; - Possession of ALS
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within Older Peoples Medicine
- Wide experience in Older Peoples Medicine and Frailty
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Desirable: - Involvement in research projects and published papers
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability and enthusiasm for teaching health care professionals and medical students in a COE & General Medicine setting
- Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
- Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
- Leadership qualities
Desirable: - Experience in teaching medical students and allied health professionals
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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