Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

We are delighted to be able to announce the opportunity for candidates to join our growing, friendly and enthusiastic elderly care and general medicine team. We are a department with a strong and proud identity. We believe our older population deserve the very best and are passionate about developing a truly responsive and integrative service that puts patient well‑being at the very heart and soul of everything we do. We are seeking like‑minded, dynamic and forward‑thinking clinicians to join us as we continue to develop our high performing services. Successful applicants will join a team of 14 passionate, innovative and dedicated geriatricians and general internal medicine consultants, committed to providing high quality care and services within the region. Applicants should hold full GMC registration. Demonstration of a commitment to service development, education and training or other academic achievement will be considered an advantage. This is a full time post but we are happy to consider those who wish to work less than full time in this role. This Trust offers a competitive relocation package. Interview date: - 8th December 2025 Main duties of the job Inpatient clinical activity will be based on the elderly care & General Internal Medicine wards within MMUH but outpatient activity may be conducted across both sites of City and Sandwell Hospitals. The role involves the clinical supervision of Foundation, IMT, GP trainees and specialty trainees in Geriatric Medicine. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to run a weekly outpatient session (or inpatient subspecialty clinical session) of their specialist interest. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues in Geriatric Medicine and will be contributing to the general internal medicine on call rota (1 in 24 weekday, 1 in 8 weekend). This post exists as part of rotational service model which can include experience in core geriatrics, front‑door frailty, orthogeriatrics, movement disorders and surgical liaison. However, as a large and dynamic department, there is ample opportunity to negotiate job plans to fit specialist interests. We strongly believe that personal development enhances our services and drives change. As such, subspecialty interests are not only welcome, but fully supported and actively encouraged. Contact for discussion For an informal discussion, please contact: Group Director/Consultant Cardiologist : Dr Chetan Varma, Tel: 0121 507 5841, email: c.varma@nhs.net Clinical Director/Consultant Geriatrician: Dr Asim Majeed, Tel: 0121 507 4718, email: asim.majeed@nhs.net Clinical Specialty Lead/Consultant Geriatrician: Dr Grace Shorthouse, Tel: 0121 507 4718, email: grace.shorthouse@nhs.net Person Specification Qualifications: MRCP or equivalent Entry on the Specialist Register in General and/or Geriatric Medicine (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) European Community Rights Higher Degree Clinical Experience: Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Geriatric/General Internal Medicine Special interest that complements the existing consultants Clinical Effectiveness Experience of conducting clinical audit Teaching and Training experience: Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines. Formal training in teaching Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience: Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to the older patients. Publications in relevant peer‑reviewed journals in the last five years. Evidence of having undertaken original research Other Requirements: Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise 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. Clinical Specialty Lead & Consultant Geriatrician #J-18808-Ljbffr