Job summary
Applications are warmly welcomed to join a specialist multidisciplinary team contributing to the provision of our comprehensive geriatric medicine service. We are looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor to join the Elderly Care department in the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. This is a less than full time post (0.6 WTE) for a period of one year commencing August 2025, working predominantly with the Orthogeriatrics service.
The successful candidate will provide day to day medical care and review of patients on Emmer Green ward, and support the Orthogeriatric service.
The post-holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day care of the patients on Emmer Green ward. The ethos of each elderly care ward is holistic, patient centred care focussing on comprehensive geriatric assessment and multi-disciplinary team working. The successful candidates will be involved in reviewing patients who have sustained hip fractures outside of Emmer Green, and both the acute medical care and the discharge planning process of all of the patients on the ward.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will share clinical responsibilities with the ward team to
To provide, with colleagues, timely Comprehensive geriatric assessment, falls and bone health assessment on all patients with fractured neck of femur, distal femoral fractures and periprosthetic fractures in line with the best practice tariff.
To manage patients admitted from the Emergency Department to a dedicated hip fracture unit, overseeing their perioperative care and, with the multidisciplinary team manage their post-operative rehabilitation
Attend daily board rounds, Consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings
Work alongside the nursing & therapy teams and the rest of the MDT to help patients to achieve their maximum
Communicate with families of patients, especially those with cognitive impairment, regarding management plans and discharge destinations
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
For further details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
If you would like to discuss this role or to arrange a visit, please kindly contact Dr Paul Wearing (details below)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
If you would like to discuss this role or to arrange a visit, please kindly contact Dr Paul Wearing (details below)
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support certificate
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience in General and Geriatric Medicine
- Evidence of achievement of FY1&2 competencies or able to demonstrate achievement of the necessary equivalent competencies
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience.
- Experience in Orthogeriatrics.
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of experience in acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take
Desirable
- Specific management of geriatric syndromes including Dementia
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
- Undertake audits and present data as required.
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
Desirable
- Completion of Quality Improvement Project
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support certificate
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience in General and Geriatric Medicine
- Evidence of achievement of FY1&2 competencies or able to demonstrate achievement of the necessary equivalent competencies
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience.
- Experience in Orthogeriatrics.
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of experience in acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take
Desirable
- Specific management of geriatric syndromes including Dementia
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
- Undertake audits and present data as required.
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
Desirable
- Completion of Quality Improvement Project
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).
