We require registrar grade Resident Doctors to work in the medical Same Day Emergency Care Department at Gloucestershire Royal & Cheltenham General Hospital. Post-holders will rotate between both sites. These posts are not recognized for training but will offer valuable experience in general and acute medicine. The posts are initially for 12 months.
These positions provide excellent experience within the medical same day emergency department at both sites, involving a variety of patient presentations. A typical day is from 9 am to 5 pm. They are suitable for resident doctors who have completed IMT training and are considering or have already taken a career break (e.g., for travel) before joining a formal specialist training program.
You will be allocated a protected one day per month for other interests, such as specialty clinics, and half a day per week for non-clinical activities like quality improvement and audits to enhance the SDEC service and support your career development.
There is an expectation to undertake out-of-hours and weekend work, averaging about one long day per week and one weekend every six weeks. Normal days are from 9 am to 5 pm, with some days from 11 am to 7 pm. There are no night shifts, offering a better work-life balance.
The post is based on our Acute Medical Units and provides comprehensive experience in acute medicine, including Same Day Emergency Care. You will encounter a wide range of conditions, gaining exposure to cardiology, renal medicine, diabetes and endocrinology, respiratory medicine, neurology, gastroenterology, care of the elderly, and stroke, with excellent in-reach from these specialties.
We are a large organization providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of approximately 652,475 in Gloucestershire, serving patients from surrounding counties and beyond. Our workforce of nearly 8,000 dedicated staff is recognized for delivering high-quality, patient-centered emergency, elective, and specialist care across various clinical areas. We are committed to recruiting the best people to help us achieve our vision of providing the best care for everyone. You could make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by joining our team.
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