Trust Grade Doctor (ST1-2 Equiv) - Acute Medicine

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) for a Trust grade doctor to join the Acute Medicine team.

This post will provide you with excellent experience of acute & general medicine in a busy setting with daily Consultant supervision. This role is particularly ideal as a stepping stone to gain practical experience prior to applying for training rotations such as ACCS or IMT.

The Acute department is located over three new areas within the hospital setting, including our new purpose-built Adult Assessment Unit (AAU), our new Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) and our Short Stay Unit.

Main duties of the job

You will rotate through all areas of acute medicine, and your working pattern will include on-call shifts. The acute medicine service at Princess Alexandra currently provides a 27-bedded medical assessment unit, 28-bedded short stay unit and our Same Day Emergency Care Unit which sees approximately 70 patients per day.

Your main duties in this role are:

• To communicate and build good working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team within Acute and other specialties.
• To ensure optimal record keeping and discharge summaries to guarantee continuity of care.
• To assist the Trust in reaching external targets without compromising good quality patient care.
• To actively participate in the departmental teaching, audits and Quality improvement projects.
• To realise and be committed to adult and child safeguarding requirements.
• To fulfil the statutory and mandatory training programme as per the Trust policy
• To uphold confidentiality of all patient records and Trust information. Maintain a clean, safe environment and adhere to Trust's infection control standards
• Use study leave appropriately to keep up the knowledge and skills required for the post
• Communicate with the named Clinical Supervisor, agree on professional development plan and fulfil periodic appraisal as per Trust policy

About us

This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to ourbrand new hospital. You'll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.

The Trust is committed to the development and progression of all its Doctors. The Emergency Department will support and encourage the Doctors in their education and training, although this is not a training post. In return, the Department expects the post holder to adhere to the Trust's values, policies and internal professional standards at all times to ensure patient safety and smooth running of the department. All duties will be undertaken within the Acute setting at PAH.

Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation.

It's never been a better time to join us.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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