Specialist in Geriatric Medicine

The appointee will, together with senior colleagues (at both Consultant grade and other Specialist Grades be responsible for the provision of Geriatric Medicine.

The successful candidate will join a team of consultant geriatricians to deliver Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for acutely admitted frail older patients. They will share a general Geriatric Medicine base ward with a consultant geriatrician and lead a team of resident doctors and non-medical practitioners. They will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality and efficient care.

Resident medical staff, office accommodation and secretarial facilities sufficient for the duties of the post will be provided from within the existing resource and shared with colleagues.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.