Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine (NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor) - Stroke - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust – Chelmsford, Essex
The advertised post is for a full-time trust Specialty Doctor in the Department of Stroke Medicine at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford.
The appointee will form an important link between the acute medicine, medical inpatients, and Stroke department at Broomfield Hospital.
On a rotational basis, the appointee may provide support at a community hospital for medical cover of inpatients in the stroke rehabilitation unit.
On a similar note, rotational input into Neurology would be encouraged.
Individuals without Specialty experience but with at least 4 years experience in Stroke Medicine may be considered for a unbanded post of Senior Clinical Fellow with the view to progress to Specialty Doctor following fulfilment of criteria.
Responsibilities:
* You will work independently with close support from consultant colleagues.
* Liaise between nurses, junior doctors, patients, relatives, and senior medical staff.
* Attend to the day-to-day management of day cases, out-patients, and in-patients.
* Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled.
* Attend general and specialist outpatient and diagnostic clinics.
* Teach medical students as directed.
* Supervise, monitor, and assist the junior doctors.
* Take part in rostered emergency work.
* Keep up-to-date with all administrative duties including letters, results, and discharge summaries as required.
* Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
* Comply with all local policies.
For a full list of duties and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification.
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