Jonathan has worked for the Trust since
1998 
as a consultant in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.
Between 2008 and 2009 he also held the post of Director of
Medical Education and Training.
In July 2009 Jonathan took over the role
of acting Chief Medical Officer before being appointed to the
permanent role in October.
In addition to his clinical roles Jonathan
held the post of Chairman of the Central Consultants and
Specialists Committee (CCSC), at the BMA until
September 2009. He has worked on numerous national bodies on
behalf of the Department of Health and on advisory bodies to
ministers and the Secretary of State for Health. Currently he
is one of 2 professional members of the national Advisory
Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards and is a Fellow of the
National Leadership Council.
Jonathan has responsibility for providing professional medical
leadership and advice to the Board in the areas of clinical risk,
clinical governance, research and education, doctor appraisal,
talent management and professional standards.
As Director of Clinical Standards, he ensures that all systems
and processes are in place for high quality, safe patient care,
such as clinical governance, underpinned by clinical audit, as well
as providing professional leadership of medical services, including
the training and education of medical staff.
Jonathan also has responsibility
for the development of our research portfolio with
an emphasis in building links with academic partners and the
Thames Valley Health Innovation and Education Cluster (HIEC). With
the executive team he is particularly focussed
on developing and delivering the strategic aim of the Royal
Berkshire as the third 'hyperacute' centre for South Central
SHA.
His interests are hill walking, swimming, travel, fine wine
and skiing just a little bit slower than his eldest
son.