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Job description

The appointee will work as part of a team with a strong multidisciplinary emphasis. The importance of teamwork and good interpersonal / communication skills are emphasised as essential aspects of the post. The FY2 doctor will be part of SHO tier 2 rota out of hours with support and supervision provided by more senior resident doctors and oncall consultants.

Responsibilities

• Daily review of inpatients.
• Participation in consultant ward rounds.
• Providing same day emergency care & partake in a full time out of hours rota.
• Establishing timely investigation and initiating a management plan.
• Liaise with other specialties and the multidisciplinary team as needed.
• The post holder will be encouraged to pursue an interest in either: Medical Education; Simulation; Quality Improvement; or a Medical Specialty.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in initiatives to improve clinical effectiveness and maximize the use of the hospitals facilities.
• So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the duties of the post, the post holder undertakes, from time to time, to deputise for absent colleagues the same or other grades.
• The post holder will be expected to take continuing professional development within the guidelines set by the General Medical Council and the Royal Colleges.
• To participate in Regular audit/QIP.
• Undertake resuscitation training and other statutory/clinical training sessions. Up to date with Trust mandatory training.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Must have full registration with the General Medical Council (London) and Licence to Practice at the date of commencing employment.
• Have successfully completed a UK Foundation Year 1 Programme or have equivalent experience and competencies, or expect to do so at the date of commencing employment.
• Have 1 month HSC / HSE / NHS service/observership within the last 12 months.
• Evidence of Audit/QIP/Publications. Candidates with already FY2/equivalent experience will not be considered for this post