Consultant Geriatrician

Job Summary

The Consultant Geriatrician will provide expert medical care for older people in the acute hospital and across community‑linked services. The role focuses on caring for frail older adults who have complex medical problems, reduced mobility, memory difficulties and social care needs. The post holder could work across a range of services including Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, virtual ward, acute geriatric inpatient wards, orthogeriatric services, perioperative frailty services, falls services, and community geriatrics.

The aim is to assess patients early, provide the right treatment, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and support safe and timely discharge. All job plans will include a contribution to Frailty SDEC across seven days.

• Provide expert medical care for older people across acute, perioperative, frailty, orthogeriatric, falls, and community services.
• Lead and deliver Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) for frail and complex patients.
• Participate in Frailty SDEC, virtual ward, acute inpatient geriatric wards, orthogeriatrics, perioperative frailty assessment, and falls services.
• Ensure safe, timely discharge and continuity of care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and community services.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.
• Support education, training, and supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide clinical leadership for geriatric services and act as senior decision‑maker for complex cases.
• Lead, mentor, and support junior medical staff and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in service planning, policy development, and implementation of best practice guidelines.
• Collaborate with other consultants, department leads, and hospital management to improve patient pathways and care delivery.

• MRCP (UK)
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine
• Essential medical experience at Registrar or Consultant level
• Relevant higher degree (MD/PhD) — desirable
• Qualification in Medical Education — desirable

Applicants must possess MRCP and current UK professional registration. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Skilled worker visa sponsorship is available for suitable applicants.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is a people business where every member of staff matters. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining the Trust provides opportunities for career development in a progressive working environment located in Plymouth.

Grade:
Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time, Flexible

Location:

Derriford, Plymouth PL6 8DH

Posted: 18 February 2026