Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
- 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
About us
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.
Feedback on the department and Cornwall:
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Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
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
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
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
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
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
Person Specification
Quality
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to practise
- MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Has met Foundation Training Compentencies
- ALS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience in speciality relevant to application.
- Additional qualifications e.g. BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent
- Good level of postgraduate NHS work experience
Experience
Essential
- Eligible to work at ST level
Person Specification
Quality
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to practise
- MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Has met Foundation Training Compentencies
- ALS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience in speciality relevant to application.
- Additional qualifications e.g. BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent
- Good level of postgraduate NHS work experience
Experience
Essential
- Eligible to work at ST level
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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