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Applications from international candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered equally alongside all other applications. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer even though a certificate of sponsorship is available. Please note that from 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present criminal record certificates from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Job Details
Company: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Reference Number: 304-KDA-1098428
Closing Date: 12 January 2026
Position Overview
A Consultant Geriatrician is required for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), part of University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Department of Healthcare for Older People provides a comprehensive service for older adults, leading on care across both hospital and community settings. This is an exciting opportunity for qualified geriatricians seeking to advance their careers within one of the UK’s leading NHS trusts.
About the Department
The Department of Healthcare for Older People offers a comprehensive service for older adults, with a focus on multidisciplinary care across acute and community settings. The specialty is recruiting additional consultants, including both new and replacement posts. The department welcomes applicants with all sub-specialty interests and can accommodate flexible working arrangements, including part-time positions.
Services Provided
The services offered at QEHB include inpatient care on Healthcare for Older People (HCOP) wards, Older Peoples Assessment & Liaison (OPAL) for front door frailty services, peri-operative medicine including ortho-geriatrics, major trauma service, peri-operative care of older people undergoing surgery (POPS) and onco-geriatrics. Additional services include sub-specialty clinics for movement disorders, frailty, falls and bone health.
Academic Opportunities
The position includes opportunities in academic geriatric medicine with established links to the University of Birmingham. The department also operates frailty virtual wards and provides community geriatrics services including in-reach to local community hubs, making this an ideal role for those interested in both clinical and academic development.
Key Clinical Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for patient care and related administrative duties, contribution to undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education activities, regular participation in specialty and multidisciplinary meetings, as well as quality improvement, audit, and research activities. The post also involves provision of cover for consultant colleagues during periods of leave in accordance with Trust policy.
On-Commitments
The Consultant Geriatrician position includes evening, weekend and bank holiday on-call commitments for specialty and internal medicine, as well as support of the specialty and wider hospital in emergency situations. This provides comprehensive exposure to a wide range of geriatric medicine cases and develops valuable emergency medicine skills.
Job Plan Structure
The post is based on 10 programmed activities (PAs), with flexible options available for those wishing to work less than full-time. The job plan will be tailored to the candidate’s specialist interests, with opportunities available across both acute and community settings. This structured approach ensures an appropriate balance between clinical and non-clinical activities.
Clinical Activities
Clinical activities include 7-day senior-led patient care, subspecialty work and associated administration, prospective cover for colleagues’ leave, and up to 1 programmed activity for acute unselected medical take. This comprehensive clinical exposure ensures development across multiple geriatric medicine subspecialties.
Supporting Professional Activities
Supporting professional activities (2.0 PAs) include continuing medical education/professional development, appraisal and revalidation, clinical governance and quality improvement, service development, teaching, and educational supervision activities. This balanced approach supports both professional development and service enhancement.
Person Specification – Essential Qualifications
Essential qualifications include being entered onto the GMC register, possession of MRCP or equivalent qualification, and CCT in Geriatric and General Medicine or being within 6 months of CCT in Geriatric & General Medicine. These requirements ensure that candidates have the necessary foundation for safe and effective clinical practice.
Person Specification – Essential Experience
Essential experience includes being entered onto the GMC register, which demonstrates eligibility to practice medicine in the UK. Additional experience requirements include training and experience in Geriatric and Internal Medicine within an accredited training program, ensuring candidates have appropriate clinical background.
Person Specification – Skills and Attributes
Essential skills include excellent communication skills, team management skills, ability to work effectively within a multi-professional team, and enthusiasm to contribute, develop and lead service development. These attributes are critical for effective collaboration and leadership within the department.
Professional Development
The successful candidate will provide clinical and educational supervision to resident doctors (Foundation Year 1 through to Specialty Register) and other health professionals working in their team. Participation in specialty and Trust-wide teaching programs for undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and members of the multidisciplinary team is actively encouraged.
Accountability Structure
All consultants are managerially accountable through their Clinical Service Lead to the Clinical Director Group Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for services within the CDG. Consultants are ultimately accountable to the Hospital Executive Director who serves as their GMC Responsible Officer, ensuring clear lines of accountability and professional governance.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows they add value and feels valued. This is achieved by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values-driven in all activities, and creating a welcoming workplace that thrives on the diversity of its staff.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Trust is committed to attracting and recruiting talented individuals from all backgrounds, ensuring everyone feels supported for the diversity they bring to achieve their full potential. For staff with disabilities, including physical disability, long-term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse conditions, the Trust is committed to making reasonable adjustments needed to carry out their role effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This is a standard requirement for all NHS positions to ensure patient safety and public protection.
Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration with the General Medical Council. For further information regarding UK registration requirements for overseas medical professionals, please refer to the NHS Careers website at https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website
For international applicants specifically:
1. Verify your visa eligibility requirements with the employer before applying
2. Ensure you have all required documentation including proof of GMC registration
3. Prepare criminal record certificates from countries where you’ve resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
4. Contact the hiring manager with any questions about the sponsorship process
5. Submit your application through the NHS Jobs portal by the closing date
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager: SMRO
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01217314934
Further details about specific services and priorities can be discussed with Dr Luca Laghi (Clinical Service Lead) at [email protected].
Supporting Documents
Additional information is available in the supporting document “Consultant HCOP QE.pdf” (PDF, 895 KB) which can be downloaded from the NHS Jobs website. This document provides comprehensive details about the Healthcare for Older People services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Privacy Notice
Please be aware that your personal data will be processed in accordance with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice, available at https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/privacy-notice/. The Trust is committed to protecting your data and using it only for recruitment purposes.
About Birmingham
Birmingham is the UK’s second-largest city, offering excellent transport links, diverse cultural attractions, and a wide range of housing options to suit all budgets and lifestyles. The city has a thriving international community and is known for its friendly atmosphere and excellent amenities for healthcare professionals and their families.
Equal Opportunities
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. All appointments are subject to eligibility to work in the UK.
Further Information
For more information about University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and the services provided, please visit the employer’s website at https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm. The Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package and is committed to supporting the professional development of all staff members.
