Consultant Geriatrician

You'll step into a multidisciplinary environment where your ideas, clinical interests, and ambitions are genuinely valued. Whether you're preparing for your CCT or you already bring extensive consultant experience, we'll shape the role around your strengths, your goals, and the way you want to work. Flexible arrangements , including job sharing , are available to support your work--life balance.,

• Provide specialist geriatric care in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Contribute to acute/frailty take and 7-day working
• Lead on clinical governance, quality improvement, and teaching
• Mentor junior doctors and multidisciplinary teams
• Develop sub-specialty interests (e.g., frailty, dementia, movement disorders, surgical liaison, stroke), We welcome highly skilled motivated geriatricians to join our existing friendly team of geriatricians.
  
  As Somerset's older population continues to grow, you'll have the chance to make a real, lasting difference to the communities we serve. If you're motivated by high impact clinical work and enjoy being part of a collaborative, progressive team, we'd be delighted to hear from you., Full GMC registration with licence to practise
Entry on GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT) Broad experience managing complex older patients Strong communication, leadership, and MDT collaboration skills Experience in teaching and supervisionDesirable Interest in frailty, dementia, falls, or community geriatrics Evidence of service development or clinical leadership Experience in research, audit, or simulation-based teaching

Why Join Us?
• Rated Outstanding for Caring by CQC
• Highest GMC training score in the South West
• Strong links with Bristol & Peninsula medical schools, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future., Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the first mainland NHS trust to provide community, mental health, and acute services. We are proud to have the highest GMC training score in the South West and are investing in new state-of-the-art facilities, including a Surgical and Critical Care Centre opening in Autumn 2025.


• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.