Resident Doctor (ST1/2) MN35, Emergency Medicine

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Resident doctor at Watford General Hospital in the A&E Department. Joining a dynamic team dedicated to patient care, this 12-month position involves diagnosing and treating A&E patients, working full shifts, and ensuring high-quality medical support. Applicants must be eligible for GMC registration and demonstrate competency in basic medical procedures.

Qualifications

• Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment.
• Satisfactory completion of FH01 and FH02 posts (or equivalent certified evidence of competence).
• Knowledgeable in basic procedures such as CPR and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Seeing, diagnosing, and treating A&E patients.
• Referring to other clinicians or General Practitioners where appropriate.
• Working to a full shift rota with prospective cover for annual leave.

Skills

CPR

infection control

physical examination

history taking

prioritization of clinical need

Education

GMC registration eligibility

Satisfactory completion of FH01 and FH02 posts

Degrees (BSc, Masters, PhD)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the A&E Department at Watford General Hospital. We are seeking to recruit a Resident doctor at ST1/2 Level. The successful candidates will join a dynamic team committed to excellence in patient care and staff development.

The post is to start ASAP for 12 months, fixed term.

Applicants are invited to apply for the above Resident Doctor post in Accident & Emergency at Watford General Hospital.

The department sees approximately 95,000 new patients per annum and is staffed by 26 FY2, 1 ST1, 9 Clinical Fellows, 3 SpR, 10 Consultants, in addition to a dedicated team of Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

Please apply online. This advert will close as soon as we receive a sufficient number of applications. We are actively pursuing equal opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post will involve seeing, diagnosing, and treating A&E patients, referring to other clinicians or General Practitioners where appropriate.

The post holder will be required to work to a full shift rota, which will be produced in advance and will include prospective cover for annual leave for colleagues. Junior doctors are required to perform duties over and above their contracted hours in occasional emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the Clinical Director of the service.

It has been agreed with the profession and the Department of Health that these additional commitments are exceptional and juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for a prolonged period or on a regular basis. In case these situations arise, then the Trust operates a fair Exception reporting system.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience. Our vision is "Excellent patient care, together" and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognize the importance of a good work-life balance. For support or guidance related to disabilities or long-term health conditions, please contact [e-mail]. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 24-hour Emergency Medicine services, supported by full acute hospital services, are focused at Watford General Hospital, which has recently been extensively upgraded.

The nursing staff allocation provides for 12 Nurses on duty during daytime shifts in the Emergency Department at Watford, and 7 nurses on duty at night (Fri-Mon, 4 on duty at night Tue-Thu). In addition, there is an Emergency nurse practitioner on duty for a major part of the working day in the minor injury unit within the A&E department at Watford.

The Emergency Medicine directorate is part of the Clinical Management Unit Emergency Medicine and Acute Medicine, with shared management across the West Hertfordshire Acute Trust. Management of the Emergency Department is under a single Clinical Director for Emergency Medicine.

There is a General Manager for the CMU with overall management responsibility, accountable to the Clinical Directors, with two site-based Service Managers each covering Emergency Medicine and medical specialties. Genito-Urinary Medicine and Cancer Services are also within this CMU.

The Department has a 9-bedded Resuscitation Room and a dedicated Children's Emergency Department. The Hospital is a Major Trauma Unit, part of the North West London Trauma Network.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

• Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment
• Satisfactory completion of FH01 and FH02 posts (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post

Desirable

• Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
• Other degrees e.g., BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)

Knowledge:

• Competent in basic procedures (which may be post-specific) e.g., CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking, etc.

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter-professional relationships
• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
• Participation in clinical audit

Experience:

• Able to prioritize clinical need
• Understands current clinical issues in the specialty
• Aware of own limitations, utilize consultants & senior colleagues appropriately, and know when to ask for help

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
• Participation in clinical audit

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