Consultant in Care of the Elderly - Orthogeriatrics
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Florida, NY, United States
Consultant in Care of the Elderly - Orthogeriatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area Care of the Elderly Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 387-WD-0804-MP-C
Site Weston General Hospital Town Weston-super-mare Salary £109,725 - £145,478 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2026 23:59
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University of Bristol and Weston Hospital Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from summer 2026. This will not affect staff applying for positions directly with UHBW.
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work‑life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‐represented within the Trust.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content‑based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UHBW as a Consultant in Care of the Elderly. We are committed to improving the way that Weston works – do you want to be a part of the change? This position will be based at Weston General Hospital which accommodates 279 inpatient beds, including a Medical Assessment Unit and separate Older Persons Assessment Unit and an Emergency Department with an award-winning embedded Geriatric Emergency Medical Service (GEMS). We are seeking an enthusiastic Physician to continue the developments within Care of the Elderly to support the Trust in improving how it handles patients arriving for potential admission with the aim of delivering timely safe care as well as increasing the numbers of early discharges. This post holder will be part of the team that supports frailty admissions pathways and will also have an instrumental role in shaping the future of Orthogeriatric hospital services for patients across Weston-super-Mare and Worle.
What’s in it for you? Apart from getting work within a talented team in a beautiful part of the country: Potential to develop in subspecialty interests; Relocation support; Recruitment and Retention Premium up to £15k negotiable; Work in a state‑of‑the‑art recently refurbished facility; Additional PAs negotiable.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be responsible for the development of Care of the Elderly services along with their colleagues. The key objectives are to reduce number of unnecessary admissions, reduce patient length stay and work with system partners to ensure safe discharge to appropriate places of residence. There will be a strong commitment to teaching Junior Staff the principles of management of elderly patients, this will occur as the opportunity arises on a day to day basis with acute patients, as well as dedicated teaching. Weston General Hospital is embarking on a major transformation with the implementation of the Healthy Weston 2 programme which involves the development of safe, high‑quality and sustainable emergency and planned care accessible to the local people. This is a really exciting time to join the Weston team, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow, personally and professionally, and use your passion to positively shape the future of health and care services within the local communities. Based at a small dynamic hospital in the seaside town of Weston‑super‑Mare, and only a stone’s throw from its two‑mile long sandy beach, you will also benefit from being part of a large specialist NHS teaching trust with sites across Bristol and North Somerset.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post will help to continue to facilitate the progression of Care of the Elderly services. It is an exciting time to be joining our team – we are ambitious to further develop the model of care for frail elderly patients including our services in areas such as Frailty, Orthogeriatrics and Dementia - we are keen to support the successful candidate in specialist interest areas. At Weston our 12 Care of the Elderly physicians work alongside a well developed frailty team made up of Therapists, Advanced Practitioners, Specialist Nurses, Ward Nurses and Pharmacists to deliver a comprehensive front door service (including Frailty Same Day Emergency Care), an Older Persons Assessment Unit, three ward areas and outpatient clinics including Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder and a Rapid Access Care of the Older Person (RACOP) clinic. The successful post holder will also provide support to our Orthopaedic ward. The appointment of this position will be part of the 1:11 frailty consultant on call rota. The main site for this post at present is Weston General Hospital but as we move to full clinical service integration across UHBW it is anticipated that consultants could have some element of cross‑site working to be determined through the job planning process.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Fully registered with GMC
Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
Must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Educational Supervisor accreditation
Advanced communication skills training
Good Clinical Practice training
Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in medicine for older people
Able to take full responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team and support others to flourish
Ability to respond sensitively to the individual needs of patients and to the needs of carers, relatives and friends
Evidence of developing a special interest in Orthogeriatrics and Frailty services
Ability to lead clinical care across professional and organisational boundaries
Evidence of special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
Experience of drafting or contributing to multi‑professional/multiagency clinical guidelines or care pathways
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload
Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Understanding of and a proven ability to apply research findings to individual patients or populations of patients
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and quality improvement with evidence of participation
Understanding of the importance of continuous professional development and lifelong learning and evidence of participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme.
Demonstrate experience as lead for clinical governance
Lead for improvement initiative at local or regional level
Research
Knowledge of the principals involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Interest in clinical research and an ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Proven participation in clinical research
Publications in peer reviewed journals
Experience in supervising undergraduate/postgraduate research projects
Experience of patient and public involvement in service co‑design
Teaching and Training
Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and academic setting
Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduate medical staff
Experience of supervising trainees
Ability and commitment to teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Formal teaching qualification
Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating undergraduate/postgraduate training
Ability to teach advanced communication skills
Management and Leadership
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to motivate, inspire and support multi‑professional teams and be able to work effectively within such teams
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Experience working at system level and working with colleagues across health and care settings
Experience and ability to lead a team effectively through change
Ability to support advanced practitioners from other professional groups develop new skills
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Excellent ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member and be skilled at encouraging and giving feedback
Experience working at system‑level and working with colleagues across health and care settings
Behaviours and values
Be able to demonstrate a commitment to the four Trust values
Reflect Trust values through examples in clinical practice
We are an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges: You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area Care of the Elderly Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 387-WD-0804-MP-C
Site Weston General Hospital Town Weston-super-mare Salary £109,725 - £145,478 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2026 23:59
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University of Bristol and Weston Hospital Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from summer 2026. This will not affect staff applying for positions directly with UHBW.
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work‑life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‐represented within the Trust.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content‑based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UHBW as a Consultant in Care of the Elderly. We are committed to improving the way that Weston works – do you want to be a part of the change? This position will be based at Weston General Hospital which accommodates 279 inpatient beds, including a Medical Assessment Unit and separate Older Persons Assessment Unit and an Emergency Department with an award-winning embedded Geriatric Emergency Medical Service (GEMS). We are seeking an enthusiastic Physician to continue the developments within Care of the Elderly to support the Trust in improving how it handles patients arriving for potential admission with the aim of delivering timely safe care as well as increasing the numbers of early discharges. This post holder will be part of the team that supports frailty admissions pathways and will also have an instrumental role in shaping the future of Orthogeriatric hospital services for patients across Weston-super-Mare and Worle.
What’s in it for you? Apart from getting work within a talented team in a beautiful part of the country: Potential to develop in subspecialty interests; Relocation support; Recruitment and Retention Premium up to £15k negotiable; Work in a state‑of‑the‑art recently refurbished facility; Additional PAs negotiable.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be responsible for the development of Care of the Elderly services along with their colleagues. The key objectives are to reduce number of unnecessary admissions, reduce patient length stay and work with system partners to ensure safe discharge to appropriate places of residence. There will be a strong commitment to teaching Junior Staff the principles of management of elderly patients, this will occur as the opportunity arises on a day to day basis with acute patients, as well as dedicated teaching. Weston General Hospital is embarking on a major transformation with the implementation of the Healthy Weston 2 programme which involves the development of safe, high‑quality and sustainable emergency and planned care accessible to the local people. This is a really exciting time to join the Weston team, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow, personally and professionally, and use your passion to positively shape the future of health and care services within the local communities. Based at a small dynamic hospital in the seaside town of Weston‑super‑Mare, and only a stone’s throw from its two‑mile long sandy beach, you will also benefit from being part of a large specialist NHS teaching trust with sites across Bristol and North Somerset.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post will help to continue to facilitate the progression of Care of the Elderly services. It is an exciting time to be joining our team – we are ambitious to further develop the model of care for frail elderly patients including our services in areas such as Frailty, Orthogeriatrics and Dementia - we are keen to support the successful candidate in specialist interest areas. At Weston our 12 Care of the Elderly physicians work alongside a well developed frailty team made up of Therapists, Advanced Practitioners, Specialist Nurses, Ward Nurses and Pharmacists to deliver a comprehensive front door service (including Frailty Same Day Emergency Care), an Older Persons Assessment Unit, three ward areas and outpatient clinics including Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder and a Rapid Access Care of the Older Person (RACOP) clinic. The successful post holder will also provide support to our Orthopaedic ward. The appointment of this position will be part of the 1:11 frailty consultant on call rota. The main site for this post at present is Weston General Hospital but as we move to full clinical service integration across UHBW it is anticipated that consultants could have some element of cross‑site working to be determined through the job planning process.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Fully registered with GMC
Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
Must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Educational Supervisor accreditation
Advanced communication skills training
Good Clinical Practice training
Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in medicine for older people
Able to take full responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team and support others to flourish
Ability to respond sensitively to the individual needs of patients and to the needs of carers, relatives and friends
Evidence of developing a special interest in Orthogeriatrics and Frailty services
Ability to lead clinical care across professional and organisational boundaries
Evidence of special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
Experience of drafting or contributing to multi‑professional/multiagency clinical guidelines or care pathways
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload
Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Understanding of and a proven ability to apply research findings to individual patients or populations of patients
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and quality improvement with evidence of participation
Understanding of the importance of continuous professional development and lifelong learning and evidence of participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme.
Demonstrate experience as lead for clinical governance
Lead for improvement initiative at local or regional level
Research
Knowledge of the principals involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Interest in clinical research and an ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Proven participation in clinical research
Publications in peer reviewed journals
Experience in supervising undergraduate/postgraduate research projects
Experience of patient and public involvement in service co‑design
Teaching and Training
Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and academic setting
Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduate medical staff
Experience of supervising trainees
Ability and commitment to teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Formal teaching qualification
Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating undergraduate/postgraduate training
Ability to teach advanced communication skills
Management and Leadership
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to motivate, inspire and support multi‑professional teams and be able to work effectively within such teams
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Experience working at system level and working with colleagues across health and care settings
Experience and ability to lead a team effectively through change
Ability to support advanced practitioners from other professional groups develop new skills
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Excellent ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member and be skilled at encouraging and giving feedback
Experience working at system‑level and working with colleagues across health and care settings
Behaviours and values
Be able to demonstrate a commitment to the four Trust values
Reflect Trust values through examples in clinical practice
We are an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges: You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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