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Specialty Doctor in Elderly Care & OrthogeriatricsJoin to apply for theSpecialty Doctor in Elderly Care & Orthogeriatricsrole atThe Royal Berkshire Specialty Doctor in Elderly Care & Orthogeriatrics2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theSpecialty Doctor in Elderly Care & Orthogeriatricsrole atThe Royal Berkshire 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.The post holder will share clinical responsibilities with the ward team toTo 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 rehabilitationAttend daily board rounds, Consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetingsWork alongside the nursing & therapy teams and the rest of the MDT to help patients to achieve their maximumCommunicate with families of patients, especially those with cognitive impairment, regarding management plans and discharge destinationsDiversity 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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Paul Wearing Job title: Consultant Interface Geriatrician Email address: Telephone number: 0118 3225474 Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Royal Berkshire by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Doctor” roles.Health & Justice Liaison and Diversion PractitionerUxbridge, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Trust Doctor (Registrar) - General Surgery and HepatobiliaryReading, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Reading, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Infection Prevention & Control Senior Staff NurseReading, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Surrey, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Senior Manager, Medical Ops & Public HealthWeybridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department Frimley Health NHS Foundation TrustCamberley, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Addlestone, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Oxford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Guildford - CustodyFrimley, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Guildford - CustodySurrey, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Oxford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Senior Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare NurseHayes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Chertsey, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - OxfordshireAbingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Frimley, England, United Kingdom 1 hour ago Hayes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Speciality Doctor - Knee Fellow Frimley Health NHS Foundation TrustCamberley, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry, Community AMHT City & North EastOxford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Maidenhead- CustodyMaidenhead, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Sutton Green, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Surrey, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Speciality Doctor in CAMHS, Learning Disability TeamOxford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Camberley, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Great Missenden, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Addlestone, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Surrey CustodyStaines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Assistant Environmental (EIA) Consultant - London & South EastReading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Milford, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Reading, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Assistant Environmental (EIA) Consultant - London & South EastSurrey, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Surrey CustodySurrey, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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