Consultant Physician in Acute Geriatric Medicine

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Geriatrician to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive geriatric assessment and management of frail older patients admitted under the care of the Elderly Care team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage patients on an acute Elderly Care ward, working closely with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and providing consultant support to the medical team.
  • Enhance and support one of our complementary services, with subspecialty input into Surgical Liaison, Acute Stroke service, Movement Disorders clinic or Falls clinic.
  • Provide on-call cover for the Elderly Care Physician (ECPOD) on call on a 1 in 16 rota.
  • Prospective cover for each other's annual leave will be shared equally between the consultant team and often involves cover of the inpatient wards.
  • Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.
  • Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the elderly care service.
  • Responsibility for the educational supervision and clinical supervision of trainee doctors, and participation in the training of medical students and student physician associates.
  • An expectation that the appointee will assume responsibility for an area of specialism or interest within the Trust after commencement in the post.
About Us

The Department of Elderly Care has undergone major expansion and development, providing acute and rehabilitation services both on and off site in all main subspecialty areas. We have 120 inpatient beds across five acute wards, with a team of experienced consultants and healthcare professionals working together to deliver high-quality patient care.

Requirements
  • Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date.
  • Membership of the Royal College of Geriatric Medicine of the United Kingdom or equivalent.
  • Fully trained in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine.
  • Ability to make decisions at consultant level.
  • Knowledge of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and its application.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and we are looking for a like-minded individual to join us.



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