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. 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. Main duties of the job As a senior employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities are the following: The provision of a first-class clinical service for HCOP. Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty. Sustaining and developing teaching and training Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 304-EW-9007550 Job locations Good Hope Hospital Rectory Rd Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7RR Job description Job responsibilities KEY 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. For any further information regarding this role, please see the attached Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities KEY 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. For any further information regarding this role, please see the attached Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCP or equivalent. Entered on the GMC Register, CCST in geriatric and general internal medicine or equivalent within 6 months of interview. Desirable Higher Degree. Experience Essential Eligible for inclusion on the GMC specialist register in geriatric medicine and general acute medicine or equivalent. 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. 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 6 months of interview. Desirable Higher Degree. Experience Essential Eligible for inclusion on the GMC specialist register in geriatric medicine and general acute medicine or equivalent. 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. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Good Hope Hospital Rectory Rd Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7RR Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)