Consultant Geriatrician

Overview
Offers are open for an enthusiastic and passionate candidate to join the department of Older People's Medicine at Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) as a substantive consultant. Full time, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. It is an exciting time to join the trust as we plan the roll out of Epic – our new electronic health record in 2025. This forward thinking and innovative department is developing services that begin in the heart of the community, caring for patients in their homes using the virtual ward and throughout the acute hospital journey, with a truly patient-centred care model underpinned by expertise in specialist geriatric assessment.
Our Enhanced Welcome package includes an additional £12,000 and relocation costs to thank you for choosing to work at our trust and your new journey with ESNEFT.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will run ward rounds on our virtual ward supported by a Staff Grade doctor or SpR. The post holder may act as the clinical supervisor for the junior team. This will involve a daily consultant-led board round on an online platform (TEAMS). The post holder will be expected to provide appropriate clinical leadership to the progressive, innovative multidisciplinary ward team.
The post holder will have scheduled time working in the Emergency Department as part of the FIT team, completing frailty assessments of patients at the front door. These patients can then be seen in FAB and the successful candidate will be required to cover 2 sessions per week while listed on the timetable. The actual session will vary from week to week as cross-cover is included in the PA calculation. This role would support REACT services with clinical expertise linked with the community Dementia Intensive Support Team, social services and the Red Cross to support people through short-term deterioration in health and function. During frailty time in FAB/front door you may also hold the "hot phone" for advice or to book a same/next day patient into FAB. Our FIT team also reserves some appointments for direct transfers from ED for patients who can probably be discharged but need a more comprehensive/specialist assessment before leaving.
About Us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We offer training and development opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and NHS discounts, plus access to a Staff Health and Wellbeing programme.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we focus on improving processes and removing delays for staff and patients. We are investing in time matters with a partnership with Epic to bring a leading electronic patient record to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills, we want to hear from you. Details and living and working here:
Job Details
Date posted: 04 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Location: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Job Responsibilities
This post can include a slot on the general medicine on-call rota (1 in 8 weekends, 1 day, 12-hour shift in EAU reviewing acutely admitted patients, with overnight availability from home if needed). This is supported by an acute on-call junior team and 2 medical SpRs during the day with a Hospital at Night scheme overnight. The successful candidate may opt to join this rota.
The GLINT (Geriatric Liaison to the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams) plan moves falls assessments out of FAB into local teams with consultant support to improve patient experience and reduce duplication of assessment between community and FAB therapists. The clinic is established in some localities and being developed in others. Candidates with sub-specialist skills (e.g., onco-geriatrics, orthopaedic liaison, virtual ward community experience) may have time within the timetable to develop these areas where possible.
Person Specification
Essential
Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatrics or within six months of the expected date of CCT (or eligible for entry within 6 months of application)
MRCP or equivalent
Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full range of acute medical emergencies, rehabilitation and intermediate care
Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
Ability to manage risk and end-of-line decisions
Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car
Desirable
Training in appraisal techniques
Postgraduate diploma or higher degree
Knowledge of current national NHS agendas and implications
Evidence of conducting audit work that brought about change
Management training and experience
Training in teaching human factors
Living within a 10-mile radius of the relevant hospital site
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires DBS disclosure check.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For details visit the UKVI website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For information see NHS Careers.
Employer details
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Ipswich Hospital
Heath Road
Ipswich, IP4 5PD
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