Consultant Geriatrician - Hospital at Home


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£131,581 - £136,645
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chippenham, SN15 2AJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Aug 2026

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Summary

As an Consultant Geriatrician, youll be part of our valued team in our Hospital at Home service working across Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW).

With a competitive salary of £131, 581.00 - £136,645.00 (Medical and Dental Payscale) and access to the NHS Pension, this position is designed to reward your dedication and skills.

Youll benefit from exclusive perks such as:

Financial Savings: Discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and vouchers for special moments through My Reward Hub.
Flexible Pay Access: Get your wages as you earn them, avoiding financial stress during lifes emergencies.
Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive online and face-to-face resources for mental and physical health, career coaching, counselling, and post-trauma assistance.
Continuous Development: Access bespoke career pathways, eLearning, and ongoing CPD opportunities through our Outstanding learning team, The Learning Enterprise.
Innovative Environment: Work within an open culture that values your ideas, supported by £100,000 annually in innovation funding to help you shape the future of health and care.
Commitment to Excellence: Join a team with a proven track record of high-quality care, with most services rated as Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

Essential

MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Entry on the GMC
One of CCT, CESR, European community rights in Geriatric Medicine
Extensive medical experience at registrar or consultant level
Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
Experience of working with managers to improve patient experience and service delivery
Experience in clinical audit
Understanding of clinical research
Proven ability to motivate, support and work within a multi-disciplinary team
High professional and ethical standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A commitment to continuous professional development
Good IT skills
Ability to balance competing pressures and proven ability to organise and priorities workload, delegating as appropriate

Desirable

Relevant higher degree (MD/PhD)
Qualification in Teaching & Learning
Experience working across organisational boundaries.
Special interest or advanced experience in community geriatrics
Involvement in service development and enacting change
Ability to lead clinical services
Involvement in research
Experience in teaching practically a multi-professional team
Advanced leadership skills

Other requirements:

Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Willingness to work across different Trust areas as required.
Flexible availability to meet service demands.
The role includes participation in an on-call rota to provide senior operational leadership and decision-making support outside of normal working hours, as required

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