General Medicine LED SHO - (ST1-2 equivalent)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is looking to appoint a Locally Employed Doctor SHO (LED) to work within our General Medicine department. Our General Medicine service covers care for a 31 bedded and 17 bedded Medical Ward encompassing General Medical and Geriatrics and also Medical Outliers located on Surgical Wards (50% of which are over the age of 75).

This post gives the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to experience General and Geriatric medicine in a busy DGH setting with daily Consultant supervision. This role is particularly ideal as a stepping stone to gain experience prior to applying for training rotations such as ACCS or IMT.

You will be expected to take an active role in the department, participating in daily ward and board rounds, implementation of early assessment, diagnostics and clinical management of patients in all our areas. This role is ward based only with no on call commitments (Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00)

Full induction from both a corporate and local perspective will be provided.

Main duties of the job

• To co-ordinate high quality person-centred care of the patients on the ward, ensuring that all patients admitted have a diagnosis and treatment plan, and receive a daily medical review.
• To ensure the appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge.
• To maintain high standards of professionalism, especially in relation to documentation
• To arrive on time for duty and be available for work from the arranged start time
• Comply with Trust policies, including upholding the trusts values and behaviours
• To actively participate in any appropriate steering or project groups.
• To build and maintain excellent relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team, working with them and communicating effectively to deliver high quality patient care.
• To liaise between nurses, other clinicians, patients, relatives and Operational colleagues in order to support safe care.

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 thats 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 were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

Were 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered
• PACES

Desirable

• Valid ALS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of geriatric medicine and UK acute medicine and ambulatory care
• Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine
• Participation in relevant national audits

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)