Location
Cambridge, England
Type
Full-time, Fixed term (12 months)
Salary (£)
61,825 per year, pro-rata
About Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Right at the heart of world-class healthcare, Cambridge University Hospitals is one of the largest and best-known Trusts in the UK. With a deep-rooted commitment to patient-centred care and medical excellence, they’re continually improving how older people are treated across their services. Now they’re calling for a doctor who’s ready to make an impact in Medicine for the Elderly through hands-on, dynamic clinical work.
Job details
Benefits
- Supportive work environment with consultant-led guidance and mentorship
- UK job opportunities offering a strong clinical development pathway
- Flexible rolling rota structure to suit your learning and lifestyle
- Exposure to impactful work managing acute frailty cases
- Opportunity to attend outpatient clinics and contribute to service evaluations
Requirements
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice at the time of application
- Completed foundation and core training, or equivalent international experience
- Able to confidently manage elderly patients in acute medical settings
- Skilled in teamwork and communication across departments
- Proficient in written and spoken English, in line with Good Medical Practice
- Comfortable handling rota-based responsibilities including night shifts and ward rounds
- Eager to contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Salary Details
- This post offers a fixed annual salary of £61,825, adjusted pro-rata based on actual working weeks
About the Role
This isn’t just another clinical post. It’s a chance to deepen your experience in frailty and elderly care while working on a rolling rota that fits around your personal and professional needs. You’ll be supporting acute admissions and ward management on the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit and within the core DME bed base. If you’re keen to shape your PDP while working in a place where your skills matter, this could be your perfect next move.
You’ll be encouraged to engage with clinics and service development, depending on your interests. That means learning, contributing, and growing every day, backed by one of the most respected names in UK healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver acute care to frail patients on the assessment unit and inpatient wards
- Provide reliable medical cover across night shifts and ward rounds
- Support timely admissions, discharges, and MDT meetings
- Adapt to a rolling rota, contributing flexibly to the service
- Take part in service improvement and optional clinic activities to enrich your PDP
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure from the DBS as it falls under the exceptions to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They welcome all applicants and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. They strive for fairness, respect, and inclusion in every part of their service.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
- Contact: Dr Alistair Mackett, Consultant Geriatrician, alistair.mackett1@nhs.net
Reference Number
180-CFH-5143
How To Apply
Feeling ready to grow your experience with a trusted NHS team? Apply now and start shaping your future in elderly medicine.
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