Job summary
This is an established post for a specialty doctor in acute medicine, at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. It can be full or part time.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team who believe in leading from the frontline, with the aim of providing outstanding care to our community, and investing in the well-being and development of our people.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the provision of clinical care to patients admitted under acute medicine, including in AMU, SDEC, SSU, AECU and VACU.
The acute medicine team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital is forward thinking and dynamic, always willing to embrace new ways of working that benefit our patients.We have a strong team ethos, and our consultants have a wide range of special interests and second specialties. This fosters strong links with many areas of the hospital and allows for smooth and seamless care of our patients which this role will contribute to.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Provide, alongside the current team, the acute medicine service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, including in-patient, same day emergency care and virtual acute care.
- Comply with the GMC requirements of the Duties of a Doctor at all times
About us
The acute medicine department consists of the Acute Medical Unit with 46 beds, Short Stay Unit with 10 beds, Same Day Emergency Care Unit, Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit and a 7 bedded Higher Monitoring Unit (HMU). The HMU is where the most unwell medical patients are cared for outside of ICU, delivering continuous monitoring, 2:1 nursing and non-invasive respiratory support such as NIV and Nasal high flow oxygen.
In July 2021, we opened our Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC). All referrals to the medical take from the community, and an increasing number from the Emergency Department, are treated on a same day basis as the default. Driven by innovative ways of working and increased emphasis on flow, SDEC has doubled (from 20% to 40%) the number of patients referred to the medical take treated and discharged on the same day.
The Acute Medicine department is highly active in research, with our consultants being Principal Investigators for large international clinical trials, including the RECOVERY and REMAP CAP trials, for which a large cohort of patients were recruited form the Royal Berkshire Hospital.The department is very strong in education and training. We have a dedicated Teaching Fellow, with weekly simulation sessions, plus junior doctor teaching and journal club. We host medical students from both Oxford and Southampton. Our junior doctors are able to complete the PGCert Med Ed at Reading University whilst working in acute medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see enclosed job information pack for detailed job description and responsibilities. Interested applicants are welcome to arrange a visit to the department.
Diversity makes us interesting Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see enclosed job information pack for detailed job description and responsibilities. Interested applicants are welcome to arrange a visit to the department.
Diversity makes us interesting Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and license to practice
- Completion of Core Medical Training (IMT3+) or equivalent including with previous experience in acute medicine
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of applying general medical skills to patients attending hospital as an emergency
- Experience of working in the NHS
- A broad range of experience in general medical specialties and same day emergency care
Desirable
- Experience in virtual acute care/virtual medicine
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each other's unique role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and license to practice
- Completion of Core Medical Training (IMT3+) or equivalent including with previous experience in acute medicine
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of applying general medical skills to patients attending hospital as an emergency
- Experience of working in the NHS
- A broad range of experience in general medical specialties and same day emergency care
Desirable
- Experience in virtual acute care/virtual medicine
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- 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).
