Job summary
To provide continuous medical cover and support for elective orthopaedic patients, ensuring safe perioperative care, timely management of clinical issues, and effective communication with the multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Main duties of the job
- Provide medical cover on wards and in theatres for elective orthopaedic patients.
- Monitor and manage perioperative patient conditions, including early identification and escalation of complications.
- Support consultants and surgical teams with pre-op and post-op medical management.
- Liaise closely with nursing staff, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and other MDT members to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Participate in handovers and ensure accurate documentation of patient care.
- Contribute to the delivery of enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.
About us
Established more than 20 years ago, Medinet is the UKs foremost and longest-standing provider of additional elective care services. With invaluable experience and a proven track record, we have provided elective care solutions to over 100 NHS Trusts and Health Boards across the UK and Ireland, safely treating more than 2 million patients.
We offer an unparalleled range of elective care solutions covering secondary care insourcing in local trusts, bespoke modular solutions, community care outsourcing at local facilities, private hospitals and GP providers. Our commitment to providing a full and comprehensive pathway sets us apart from the competition.
We take pride in being elective pathway experts, dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-centric care across all elective specialties. Our overarching mission is to improve health outcomes for the UK&I population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide medical cover on wards and in theatres for elective orthopaedic patients.
- Monitor and manage perioperative patient conditions, including early identification and escalation of complications.
- Support consultants and surgical teams with pre-op and post-op medical management.
- Liaise closely with nursing staff, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and other MDT members to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Participate in handovers and ensure accurate documentation of patient care.
- Contribute to the delivery of enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide medical cover on wards and in theatres for elective orthopaedic patients.
- Monitor and manage perioperative patient conditions, including early identification and escalation of complications.
- Support consultants and surgical teams with pre-op and post-op medical management.
- Liaise closely with nursing staff, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and other MDT members to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Participate in handovers and ensure accurate documentation of patient care.
- Contribute to the delivery of enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree with full GMC registration and appropriate licensing to practise.
- Experience in surgical or orthopaedic medicine, preferably in a high-volume elective setting.
- Competent in acute medical assessment and management.
Desirable
- Experience working in fast-paced orthopaedic or surgical units.
- Knowledge of enhanced recovery protocols and perioperative medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree with full GMC registration and appropriate licensing to practise.
- Experience in surgical or orthopaedic medicine, preferably in a high-volume elective setting.
- Competent in acute medical assessment and management.
Desirable
- Experience working in fast-paced orthopaedic or surgical units.
- Knowledge of enhanced recovery protocols and perioperative medicine.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
