Trust Doctor (ST1-3) in Emergency Medicine
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
You would be working at the level of an CT1 -3 in the ED with direct shop floor supervision from our 18 consultants and 7 experienced ED middle grades. The post offers protected weekly departmental teaching and benefits from educational supervision by a consultant as well as many other educational opportunities on shift. A typical day may see you involved in Stroke Thrombolysis, PPCI for STEMI, Trauma (as a busy Trauma Unit), acutely unwell medical and surgical patients as well as managing various Paediatrics complaints and Minor Injuries.
The job is full time but we welcome candidates considering less than full time to apply and discuss options. There is also the opportunity to work 80% clinical and spend 20% of your time on a special interest or project of your choosing.
We have an active CESR programme in the department and should candidates be considering becoming an emergency medicine consultant by CESR, this post would be a great jumping off point to subsequently apply for a CESR programme.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to assess patients, formulate a management plan and organise relevant investigations in a timely fashion. A senior will be on hand to provide guidance and will be checking in where necessary. You will also be expected to identify acutely unstable patients and raise this concern to seniors and then assist in stabilising these patients. You will have the opportunity to see a variety of patients with varying presenting complaints and of all ages and work in all areas of the department. It is a hugely interesting and rewarding job. You will have opportunities to perfect and learn various procedures relevant to Emergency Medicine. You will work within a multidisciplinary team within the department as well as liaise with different specialities and staff both medical and non-medical therefore good communication skills and team work are essential.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Date posted
24 July 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience per annum, pro rata / dependant on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
427-6374309
Job locations
Royal United Hospital Bath
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital Bath
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
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