Specialty Doctor in Geriatric Medicine

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Full time
Following additional investment, we are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our Medicine for Older People based at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The post holder will provide a clinical and leadership role in the assessment, treatment and management of older people in addition to contributing to the overall proactive and preventative agenda. The successful candidate will work within our forward-thinking and expert multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and will be expected to constantly seek to improve and develop the service.

The appointee will be expected to bring innovation and vision to further develop a service fit for the future needs of our local population whilst ensuring that current service provision continues to be high-value and delivered to the highest standard. Frequent review of the service is anticipated to ensure that Trust and departmental strategic priorities are being met.

The development of relevant research interests will be encouraged, and opportunities will be enhanced alongside areas of specialist interest.

We pride ourselves in our forward-thinking and standards of care.

Interested candidates are invited to discuss the post with Dr. Brian Macinnes – Clinical Lead (brian.macinnes@nhs.net), Wilson Dodzo – Director of Operations (wdodzo@nhs.net), or Ana Phelps (ana.phelps@nhs.net).

Key Responsibilities:

Provide cover to our elderly care inpatient wards. Assist with the running of community clinics and day-units. Maintain the highest clinical standards. Teach and train junior staff and allied medical/nursing staff. Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical governance and audit. Ensure active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). The department has a strong belief in developing our team and has supported CESR training.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us? We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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