Job summary
Are you looking for a clinical role during a period of time in research or clinical teaching, or in a break from clinical training?
We are looking for suitably qualified individuals to work with our dynamic team in the Royal Free Private Practice Unit (RFL PPU). The role is of Resident Medical Officer and we are looking for Registrar / Senior Clinical level applicants to deliver high quality medical care for patients at RFL PPU.
The post holder will be expected to work as a member of the resident medical staff supporting consultants in both medical and surgical specialities. The role is based at both the Royal Free site in Hampstead and Hadley Wood Hospital in Barnet on a full shift patten comprising of 24-hour shifts and 9am-5pm shifts at the Royal Free, and 8am to 8pm shifts at Hadley Wood. At the Royal Free site, the postholder will be expected to attend the morning multi-disciplinary Board Round, perform ward rounds independently and under consultant supervision, review patients on admission and whenever else is required, request and follow up on investigations and complete routine clinical administrative tasks such as discharge letters. The Hadley Wood site is a day-case facility where the postholder will be expected to support the nursing and consultant team, review patients on admission and complete routine clinical administrative tasks.
Main duties of the job
All RMOs are integral to the will form part of a rolling rota to provide 24-hour resident medicalsupport at RFH as well as day shifts at Royal Free (9am-5pm) and the Hadley Wood site (8am-8pm).
To follow Consultant's instructions for the specific regime for each individual patient.
Work with the patient's multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic patient-centred care.
To be a continuous presence on the ward, performing ward rounds and checking in with the nursing team at regular intervals
To attend the morning Board Rounds at the Royal Free site to discuss patients with the multi-disciplinary team and provide medical updates
To co-ordinate & prioritise own clinical workload.
To facilitate timely discharge of patients by prescribing TTAs by 15:00pm the day before planned discharge date to assist efficient bed management.
To provide emergency medical intervention when required.
To participate in resuscitation (possessing ALS), cardiac arrest and other emergency procedures as per hospital policy.
Send medical discharge summaries to GP at the point of discharge.
This post is ideally suited to someone undertaking a break from formal registrar-level training.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Royal Free is a highly specialist hospital with an array of specialities managing complex patients. The workload on PPU reflects this complexity so the postholder should be qualified with at least 2-3 years post Foundation Years experience and currently working at Registrar / Senior Clinical Fellow (or equivalent) level. They should be able to manage routine clinical tasks in complex patients, have excellent time management skills and manage medical emergencies. They should at least Intermediate and preferably Advanced Life Support accreditation. Familiarity with electronic patient records and prescribing would be an advantage.
Please see attached Job Description for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Royal Free is a highly specialist hospital with an array of specialities managing complex patients. The workload on PPU reflects this complexity so the postholder should be qualified with at least 2-3 years post Foundation Years experience and currently working at Registrar / Senior Clinical Fellow (or equivalent) level. They should be able to manage routine clinical tasks in complex patients, have excellent time management skills and manage medical emergencies. They should at least Intermediate and preferably Advanced Life Support accreditation. Familiarity with electronic patient records and prescribing would be an advantage.
Please see attached Job Description for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
- Full GMC Accreditation
- Intermediate Life Support
- Completed MRCP/FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 2 years post Foundation Training (or equivalent)
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in UK Healthcare System
Desirable
- Experience at Registrar / Senior Clinical Fellow (or equivalent)
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Effective time management skills
- Willingness and skills to recognize and challenge unacceptable behavior and if necessary escalate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good command of written and spoken English
- Computer literacy including Microsoft suite of applications and Cerner Electronic Patient Record Systems
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Other
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence Union
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
- Full GMC Accreditation
- Intermediate Life Support
- Completed MRCP/FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 2 years post Foundation Training (or equivalent)
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in UK Healthcare System
Desirable
- Experience at Registrar / Senior Clinical Fellow (or equivalent)
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Effective time management skills
- Willingness and skills to recognize and challenge unacceptable behavior and if necessary escalate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good command of written and spoken English
- Computer literacy including Microsoft suite of applications and Cerner Electronic Patient Record Systems
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Other
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence Union
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).
