Job summary
Applications are warmly welcomed to join a specialist multidisciplinary team contributing to the provision of our comprehensive geriatric medicine service. We are looking to appoint one new Specialist Grade Doctor to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team. The post will involve working on one of the Acute Elderly Care wards in the Elderly Medicine department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. This is a new post, in order to enhance the care of our patients on our 28 bedded specialist Elderly Care wards, providing more efficient and consistent care. The appointee will be primarily responsible for 14 patients on the ward, also providing prospective cover for their colleague managing the remainder of the ward. This is a 10 PA (DCC/SPA 8.5/1.5) substantive post in Elderly Care Medicine. As a forward thinking and adaptable department, we would welcome applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time. The post will also include participation in the Elderly Care ward cover on call rota with a commitment to working 1:8 weekends.
Please note the interview date is the 22nd October 2024.
Main duties of the job
To provide, with colleagues, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment service for frail older patients admitted under the care of the Elderly Care team.
To manage the patients on an acute Elderly Care ward, working closely with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and providing senior support to the medical team.
Enhance and support our Elderly Care Movement Disorders service, including Movement Disorders clinic and input to the Steering Group.
To provide on-call weekend (& Bank Holiday) ward cover for the Elderly Care wards on a 1 in 8 rota (4 hours/day Saturday & Sunday = 0.33 PAs).
Prospective cover for each other's annual leave will be shared equally between the senior team and often involves cover of the other inpatient wards.
Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained and comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor at all times.
Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.
Involvement in the management and development of the Movement Disorders service, alongside other consultants, and senior nurses.
Support and mentoring for the Specialty Doctors within the Elderly Care department.
Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the elderly care service.
Responsibility for the supervision of specialty and resident doctors within the department, and participation in the training of medical students and student physician associates.
About us
RBFT has a significant cohort of SAS doctors, including approximately 5 Specialist Grades, 16 Associate Specialists, 58 Specialty Doctors, 1 Staff Grade and 1 Hospital Practitioner. The group is strongly supported by the Trust, where the SAS Charter has been implemented. There is full representation of the group at Local Negotiating Committee (LNC). The Trust employs a SAS Tutor and is in the process of advertising for a SAS Advocate. The SAS committee offer support and guidance in specific areas such as recruitment and wellbeing, and organise regular SAS forums, career development events and social opportunities. Career progression is strongly encouraged at all levels of experience within the grade, supported through the appraisal process and SAS development funding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please refer to the attached job description and Person Specification.
If you would like to discuss this role or arrange a visit, please kindly contact Dr Paul Wearing (details below)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please refer to the attached job description and Person Specification.
If you would like to discuss this role or arrange a visit, please kindly contact Dr Paul Wearing (details below)
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in Geriatric Medicine
- Sub-specialty interest & experience in Movement Disorders
- Knowledge/experience of geriatric medicine outpatient services
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
Desirable
- SCE in Geriatric Medicine
Audit Management
Essential
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Researxch, Teaching skills & Experience
Essential
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Educational qualification
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Personal Qualifications
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each other's unique role
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in Geriatric Medicine
- Sub-specialty interest & experience in Movement Disorders
- Knowledge/experience of geriatric medicine outpatient services
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
Desirable
- SCE in Geriatric Medicine
Audit Management
Essential
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Researxch, Teaching skills & Experience
Essential
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Educational qualification
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Personal Qualifications
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each other's unique role
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
