About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term consultant to join our Acute Medicine team atRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
There is the potential for PAs in another speciality, teaching, and research depending on clinical need, availability and funding.
Less than full time applications are actively welcomed, recognising the importance of variable job planning to ensure a sustainable career.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post for a Consultant Acute Physician with or without a specialty interest, at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the acute medicine service with the present consultants. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provide, alongside the current team, the acute medicine service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, including in-patient and same day emergency care Provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff working within the department Comply with the GMC requirements of the Duties of a Doctor at all times
Management Responsibilities:
Active participation in monthly clinical governance and consultant meetings Active participation in departmental audit and quality improvement projects Active participation in trainee teaching and development
About us
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.
Visits to the department are strongly supported so please get in touch for this to be arranged.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST in Acute Medicine, GIM, infectious diseases or microbiology at interview date Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Desirable
Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience, knowledge & skills Essential
Fully trained in Acute Medicine, GIM, infectious diseases or microbiology Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice Experience in all aspects of general medicine and patient care
Personal Qualities Essential
Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)