Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine at the Royal Cornwall Hospital on the Same Day Medical Assessment Unit and AMU.
We have a dedicated built unit to deliver Same Day Medical Care. The unit is open from 08.00 to 22.00 and has eight treatment chairs, eight trollies, two clinic rooms, two side rooms and two RATS bay, delivering brilliant same day care. The AMU has 53 beds.
The Acute Medical team consists of eight Consultants and nine Specialty Doctors.
Applicants will be required to have experience of working within the NHS at a Junior / CMT / Trust SHO Doctor level which must include working in Medicine for a minimum period of 12 months. You will require current ALS / ATLS (or equivalent) and will also be GMC registered.
You will have access to study leave and the experience will be equivalent to a training post. You will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the substantive posts within the Trust.
Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time or those wishing to job-share.
• Assessment and management of acute admissions to the Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Medical Assessment Unit Attend ward rounds as timetabled.
• Attend multi-disciplinary ward
• Assist in-patient
• Assessment of patients in the Emergency
• Fulfill the duties of the weekly timetable including out of hours
• Participate in Clinical
• Participate in departmental Education and Training sessions
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and education. It is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks
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We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Dec 2024