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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Dorchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
1257b2b3ea1f
Job Views:
4
Posted:
05.07.2025
Expiry Date:
19.08.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
The post will be a part of the Acute Medical team at Dorset County Hospital, taking a share of the on-call duties and gaining exposure to a wide range of medical conditions while being fully supported by a full junior and senior team. This includes access to educational & clinical supervision, internal educational and training opportunities, and funded study leave. An ePortfolio will be provided. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain experience in their chosen specialty, on inpatient, outpatient, or procedure basis, depending on capacity. These sessions may be aligned with the clinical service placement but are not restricted to the area of medicine in which the ST3 is located.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside a team of acute medical consultants supporting daytime admissions, with specialized teams such as cardiology and renal medicine providing focused support. Overnight support from the on-call consultant is accessible, and weekends are covered by two medical consultants who also oversee the post take ward round each day.
Referrals to acute medicine are routed to the ambulatory care unit, with treatment options including the Acute Hospital at Home (AHaH) Virtual Ward service, the medical day unit, and a busy, well-staffed admissions ward with high discharge support.
Working for our organisation
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust aims to deliver compassionate and safe healthcare. We are the acute and specialist provider for our communities, committed to high-quality care.
The Trust has positive feedback from junior doctors on GMC and deanery surveys, a strong track record of trainees returning as consultants, and innovative patient care approaches like AHAH.
‘The DCH Way’ – Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence are core values aimed at improving patient care and making DCH a great place to work.
The hospital hosts an active, inclusive doctors' mess with social activities, fostering a friendly atmosphere and good relationships between junior doctors and consultants, including events like the annual cricket match, balls, and a hospital sketch show.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide core services supporting safe ward care and participate in the acute medical on-call rota. This includes consultant-led ward rounds and other ward duties specific to the area.
On-call duties involve liaising with GPs regarding unselected medical admissions and emergency department referrals to ensure high-quality care.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* Medical Degree (MBBS, MChB, or equivalent)
* Full GMC registration and license to practice
* Full MRCP or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* At least 3 years of clinical experience in general medicine
* Good oral and written communication skills
* 1 year of clinical experience in the UK
* Experience in the relevant specialty is desirable
* Experience of multidisciplinary working
* Ability to work independently
SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Ability to develop effective working relationships across teams
* Understanding of clinical governance and individual responsibilities
AUDIT AND RESEARCH
* Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles, with involvement in two audits in the last 18 months
* Understanding of scientific research principles
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