Overview
Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine (1 year FTC) — The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new 10 PA post for a Consultant Acute Physician with or without a specialty interest. 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. This post aims to create truly integrated and seamless care between hospital and community care, in particular for people suffering from infectious diseases, and to develop collaborative care between the acute medicine team, clinical microbiology department and community-based hospital at home services.
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
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
How to apply / Contact
If you need additional help with your application please contact the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342. Our primary method of communication will be via email. If you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Peter Rhead
Job title: Clinical Lead for Acute Medicine
Email: Peter.Rhead@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0118 322 5111
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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