Consultant in Community Elderly Care Medicine
It is no secret that we have an outstanding rating from the CQC, our staff survey results are among the best in the country, and we are leaders in digital maturity with a mature Quality Improvement approach to innovation and development.
What else can we offer you? Besides all of this, you will have the opportunity to pursue your own interests, whether in R&D, QI, or management & leadership, with our full support.
In 2021, Berkshire Healthcare was 4th out of 48 community and mental health trusts for the number of research projects recruited. We have refreshed our research strategy and are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to develop and implement our research programme.
Regarding QI, the Trust is very active in quality improvement initiatives, including opportunities to gain fully accredited QI qualifications.
If you wish to play a pivotal role in leading and developing the service, opportunities are available. Alternatively, if you prefer to develop your skills in this area, we are happy to support and nurture your talent for future roles.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached Consultant job description along with the person specification for this role.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) was formed in April 2001 and became a licensed Foundation Trust in May 2007. In April 2011, the community services previously managed by NHS Berkshire East and NHS Berkshire West PCTs merged with the Trust.
The main population centres are Reading in the West and Slough in the East, with significant populations in Newbury, Wokingham, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Windsor, and Ascot. Berkshire features both affluent and deprived communities, and includes rural areas and urban developments along the M4 corridor.
The Trust holds an outstanding CQC rating and employs over 4,000 staff across more than 100 sites.
Our mission is to maximize independence and quality of life, and our vision is to be the best place to give and receive care.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Consultant job description along with the person specification for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
* Demonstration of a caring attitude towards patients and respect for colleagues
* Effective communication skills with service users and staff
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and share leadership responsibilities
* Supportive and motivating leadership style
* Commitment to teaching and training
* Understanding of the complexity of health and social care services
* Research experience and skills
* Experience in community-based older people's services
* Medical lead/management experience
* Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration
* MRCP (UK) or equivalent
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for GIM
* Within 6 months of obtaining CCT in the specialty
* Relevant training and experience in Geriatric Medicine
* Postgraduate degree relevant to the specialty
* Specialist interest in Parkinson's disease
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro-rata.
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