Consultant Geriatrician

Job responsibilitiesWe welcome highly skilled motivated geriatricians to join our existing friendly team of geriatricians.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.For full details of the role, please refer to the attached job description. We warmly welcome informal visits to our hospital, where you can meet the team and learn more about the post and working environment.Interested?We'd love to meet you! Arrange an informal chat or visit:Contact: clare.rolls@Visit: Experience Taunton and see our department in action!Person Specification

EssentialFull GMC registration with licence to practiseEntry on GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT)Broad experience managing complex older patientsStrong communication, leadership, and MDT collaboration skillsExperience in teaching and supervisionDesirableInterest in frailty, dementia, falls, or community geriatricsEvidence of service development or clinical leadershipExperience in research, audit, or simulation-based teaching, EssentialFull GMC registration with licence to practiseEntry on GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT)Broad experience managing complex older patientsStrong communication, leadership, and MDT collaboration skillsExperience in teaching and supervisionDesirableInterest in frailty, dementia, falls, or community geriatricsEvidence of service development or clinical leadershipExperience in research, audit, or simulation-based teachingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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

Job summary

• Substantive Contract with full time and part time hours availableFlexible working to support you with a better work-life balanceRelocation SupportYou're invited to apply for a Consultant Geriatrician role within our forward thinking Care of Older People (COOP) team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a vibrant, supportive department of 17 consultants who are passionate about delivering high quality care and driving innovation for our older population.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.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.Main duties of the jobProvide specialist geriatric care in inpatient and outpatient settingsContribute to acute/frailty take and 7-day workingLead on clinical governance, quality improvement, and teachingMentor junior doctors and multidisciplinary teamsDevelop sub-specialty interests (e.g., frailty, dementia, movement disorders, surgical liaison, stroke)About usWhy Join Us?Rated Outstanding for Caring by CQCHighest GMC training score in the South WestStrong links with Bristol & Peninsula medical schoolsBeautiful Somerset location with excellent quality of lifeAward-winning teaching and mentorship programmesAt Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:Flexible working options to help you balance
work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, 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.We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.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 truly has it all !!DetailsDate posted08 July 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 109,725 to 145,478 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working