Locally Employed Doctor – Acute Same Day Emergency Care / Short Stay Ward
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join Acute Medicine at Torbay Hospital, working alongside a range of specialist clinical teams to gain experience in the assessment and management of patients with general medical problems. The post is a 6‑month placement in McCallum Short‑Stay Ward.
The role requires cross‑cover support within the wider Acute and General Medicine wards. You will be expected to abide by the GMC Good Medical Practice code and to continue to improve on the generic competencies outlined in the Foundation Programme.
Responsibilities
* Taking a complete medical history in a holistic way, with a focus on the patient’s agenda.
* Performing a complete systems examination while maintaining the dignity of the patient.
* Requesting and interpreting appropriate investigations, including radiological tests, biochemistry, haematology and basic microbiological tests.
* Working as part of a multidisciplinary team in patient management, with a focus on effective communication.
* Learning to prioritise tasks to enable safe and high‑quality patient care.
* Supervising, training and assisting junior clinical staff when required.
* Participating in ward rounds and multidisciplinary rounds as timetabled.
* Referring to specialty inpatient teams by telephone or electronic referral system.
* Completing discharge summaries.
* Attending weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
* Supervising medical students.
* Complying with all local policies, including dress code, annual and study leave.
These positions are ideal for applicants looking to complete an F3 year in preparation for Internal Medicine training, or for those seeking robust general medical experience to aid personal and career development.
There are opportunities to undertake a diverse range of clinical work, and these posts will be invaluable for gaining more medical experience prior to undertaking the next training post.
Doctors enthusiastic about working in a strong, committed medical team that delivers excellent care to patients will be rewarded with a wide and rewarding clinical experience.
Full detailed job description and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Key Details
* Seniority Level: Internship
* Employment Type: Contract
* Job Function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Medical Practices
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