Job overview
An exciting opportunity is available at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) for a Trust grade doctor to join the Acute Medicine team.
This post will provide you with excellent experience of acute & general medicine in a busy setting with daily Consultant supervision. This role is particularly ideal as a stepping stone to gain practical experience prior to applying for training rotations such as ACCS or IMT.
The Acute department is located over three new areas within the hospital setting, including our new purpose-built Adult Assessment Unit (AAU), our new Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) and our Short Stay Unit.
Main duties of the job
You will rotate through all areas of acute medicine, and your working pattern will not include on-call shifts and will be 08:00-16:00. You will be required to work weekends on a rotational basis. The acute medicine service at Princess Alexandra currently provides a 27-bedded medical assessment unit, 28-bedded short stay unit and our Same Day Emergency Care Unit which sees approximately 70 patients per day.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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