Foundation Year 1, Acute Medicine – Mentored NHS Post

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust

Leigh on Sea

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is inviting applications for a Trust Grade Foundation Year 1 post in Acute Medicine within the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The post is permanent and aims to develop junior doctors' generic skills before entering the Foundation Year 1 programme.

A mentor will support the successful candidate, with access to the postgraduate medical centre, library, and education opportunities.

Qualifications

MBBS (or equivalent) qualification.
Full GMC registration and license to practice at application time.

Responsibilities

Develop enhanced clinical skills in assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
Follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
Gain experience in general practice and interface with primary and secondary care.
Improve communication with patients, carers and MDT members.
Develop knowledge of hospital systems and clinical governance.
Improve IT skills and evidence/data usage.
Keep accurate records and discharge summaries.
Liaise between nurses, junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior staff.
Take part in rostered emergency and on-call work.
Complete administrative duties including letters, results and discharge summaries.
Undertake and assist in audit projects.
Attend weekly educational sessions.
Co-operate with HR on monitoring hours of work.
Comply with local policies including dress code and study leave.