This post will be based on an Acute Respiratory Ward. The ward is staffed by multiple consultants in Respiratory Medicine, and, Foundation trainees, at least 3 SHO level trainees (daily) and 2 IMT3/ST3+ level doctors.
The GIM/Acute Med Responsibilities are based on a 29 bed AMU with an unselected take of a wide variety of medical conditions. Providing opportunity to manage and experience a wide spectrum of clinical conditions. The ward is staffed by 7 Consultants, at least 3 SHO level trainees (daily) and additionally one IMT3/ST3+ level trainee.
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We will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first 50 applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Work as part of team to provide best medical management to patients under your care.
Supervise and teach more junior staff on the ward.
Liaise with relatives and carers.
Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Lead Medical Team during on calls and out of hours, including management of cardiac arrest calls.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.
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The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
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Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.