About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a (10PA) Consultant in Medicine for the Elderly at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our clinical team and participate in the development of clinical services for older adults in Cambridgeshire.
This post is open to applicants with geriatrics speciality training. Applicants are required to be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.
Interviews for this post will be held in person on 29 June 2026 at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. (Hills Road, CB2 0QQ). Specific department and venue details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time for the Department of Medicine for the Elderly. We are in the process of expanding our department and are particularly interested in developing innovative processes of care for our patient population. We currently provide specialist care on a Frailty and Acute Medicine for the Elderly unit, and four 'Core' Medicine for the Elderly wards. We have an established rapid access service for GPs (RADAR) SDEC clinic and trust-wide specialist geriatric liaison teams. We have also expanded into the 'interface' between hospital and community, with successful pilots in care home outreach and rehabilitation units that are due expansion.
We are very keen to develop our existing interest in education and training of residents and would also welcome and support applicants with an interest in utilising the research opportunities available to those working within a biomedical research campus.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post will offer opportunities for working across a range of clinical settings including core Medicine for the Elderly wards and the Frailty and Acute Medicine for the Elderly unit (AFU). The consultant will support the development of our Flagship Frailty Pathway with expansion of our specialist ambulatory care service and intensification of front-door services. Support would be given for the development of sub-speciality interest. Successful candidates will be able to participate in the general medicine (GIM) on call rota if desired.
Person Specification
Professional Development Essential
Score 1-5
Understanding of the NHS Essential
Score 1-5
Personal Skills Essential
Score 1-5
Communication Skills Essential
Score 1-5
Clinical Governance Essential
Score 1-5
Specialty Specific Skills Essential
Score 1-5
Clinical Skills Essential
Score 1-5
Professionalism Essential
Score 1-5
Standards Essential
Score 1-5
Qualifications Essential
Score 1-5
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)