Consultant Geriatrician (Vascular Geriatrician)

Consultant Geriatrician (Vascular Geriatrician)

The closing date is 05 June 2026

We are looking for someone to join our friendly, supportive geriatric team and to work with the vascular surgery team to develop the care of patients living with frailty admitted under vascular surgery. This is a hybrid position encompassing both day to day care of patients living with frailty within the Department of Medicine for Older People and Stroke as well as working within the Vascular Surgery Department. You will be working with a vascular geriatrician colleague who has a mirror-image hybrid job description.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant Geriatrician in our Vascular Surgery Department, you will:

• Lead shared decision making and manage complex medical issues in vascular patients alongside the multidisciplinary team including vascular surgeons, anaesthetists, resident doctors, therapists and specialist nurses throughout the patient journey.
• Participate in formalised MDT meetings, morbidity and mortality meetings and governance structures.
• Provide dedicated clinical support within both the Department of Medicine for Older People and Stroke and the Vascular Surgery Department.

Person Specification & Qualifications

Qualifications:

• MB ChB (or equivalent)
• MRCP (or equivalent)Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Higher degree such as MD or PhD

Registration:

• Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise on the GMC specialist register for Geriatric and General Medicine or eligible for specialist register in Geriatric and General Medicine

Clinical Experience:

• CCT in Geriatric and General Medicine (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview.
• Clinical experience in frailty.
• Geriatric and General Medicine experience across the specialties and for the duration required for CCT.
• Evidence of continuing medical education.

Teaching & Training:

• Evidence of continuing medical education.
• Evidence of training & education (PGCE).
• Evidence of delivery of education, both undergraduate and postgraduate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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