Job summary
The PPU is based on the 12th Floor of the Royal Free Hospital where there are 4 private wards, a private dialysis unit, a private chemotherapy suite and dedicated RMO on call 24 hour accommodation with en suite facilities. Hadley Wood Hospital, High Barnet has 2 theatres, endoscopy suite and outpatient facilities. All RMOs will be part of a rota to provide 24-hour resident medical support to patients of admitting consultants and nursing Staff within our diverse and expanding unit. This is a unique clinical role working extremely closely with consultants from a range of specialities in particular nephrology, transplant, general, plastics, orthopaedic and vascular surgery, medical specialties and health care of the elderly. The post holder is required to provide first-line medical care to patients at the Private Patients Unit at The Royal Free supported directly by the admitting consultant and the acute medical facilities of a major NHS teaching hospital.
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
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Completed foundation training
- Intermediate Life Support
- Completed MRCP/FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
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
- Willingness and skills to recognize and challenge unacceptable behavior and if necessary escalate
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- Computer literacy including Microsoft suite of applications and Cerner Electronic Patient Record Systems
- Effective time management skills
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 registration
- Completed foundation training
- Intermediate Life Support
- Completed MRCP/FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
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
- Willingness and skills to recognize and challenge unacceptable behavior and if necessary escalate
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- Computer literacy including Microsoft suite of applications and Cerner Electronic Patient Record Systems
- Effective time management skills
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).
