Job summary
To be part of a team providing 24-hour medical cover and immediate first line resuscitation to any hospital patient, visitor or staff member as required.
To assist in the management of patients and provide back-up support to the consultant.
A professional approach must be adopted with all patients, staff and visitors.
RMOs must work within their level of experience and competence and highlight verbally and in writing to the nurse in charge if they are being asked to work outside the level of their competences.
To provide medical cover, routine and emergency, during hours of duty and work in conjunction with the other RMO to provide a 24-hour service to the hospital.
To clerk in and assess urgent admissions as required when the relevant consultant is not immediately available.
To undertake a morning and evening ward round daily and if possible, with a member of the nursing staff when available ensuring patients are visited where appropriate. To make an entry in the patients notes as appropriate following ward rounds or any other patient examinations, communication or procedure
Experience required:
- GMC registration with no restriction on practice
- Minimum 2 years post-graduation experience in a surgical settings
- ALS
Main duties of the job
Support the team in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received.
To be part of a team providing 24 hour medical cover for all routine medical care and response to consultant requests. Immediate first line resuscitation to patients, visitors or staff member as required.
To assist in the management of patients and provide back-up support to consultant
Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Contribute to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan/ and or other reports and the effectiveness of the established communication /reporting system over the full 24hrs.
Undertake tasks and procedures, in which competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care environment.
All team members are responsible for behaving in a manner that does not put themselves, patients, visitors and other team members in danger or at risk in the clinical environment.
To take charge of the clinical area as required, ensuring effective operational management of clinical area on a daily basis.
Be an advocate for change, looking for ways to improve the value and effectiveness of care and services delivered.
About us
Kinvara Private Hospital is a modern, boutique private hospital in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The hospital serves the population of South Yorkshire and beyond, and is easily accessed via train, M1 and M18. Free parking is provided.
Facilities at the hospital include 16 inpatient beds, disabled-friendly rooms, 2 laminar flow operating theatres and 3 consultation rooms.
We offer the most up to date surgical treatments combined with a warm welcome and a professional and caring service from our nursing team.
We specialise in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, and women's health, but also undertake general surgery
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
A professional approach must be
adopted with all patients, staff and visitors.
RMOs must work within their
level of experience and competence and highlight verbally and in writing to the
nurse in charge if they are being asked to work outside the level of their
competences.
To provide medical cover,
routine and emergency, during hours of duty and work in conjunction with the
other RMO to provide a 24-hour service to the
hospital.
To clerk in and assess urgent
admissions as required when the relevant consultant is not immediately available.
To undertake a morning and
evening ward round daily and if possible, with a member of the nursing staff
when available ensuring patients are visited where appropriate. To make an
entry in the patients notes as appropriate following ward rounds or any other
patient examinations, communication or procedures.
To receive a hand-over report
on patients from the alternative RMO when commencing duty and to attend the
ward areas on arrival and before completing the shift to ensure effective communication.
The RMO can spend time in
theatre, observing procedures if agreed by the Consultant and Ward Manager. The
RMO must be available to return to the ward and departments if required.
The RMO is the resuscitation
lead while on duty so must remain resident, therefore prepared for their shift
prior to arrival.
Consultants
Under no circumstances should
RMOs seek consent for operations or procedures on behalf of a Consultant RMOs
must seek consent for any procedures that they intend to undertake.
To communicate any medical
problems or concerns to Consultants.
To act, as may be reasonably
required, on behalf of the Consultant in their absence when requested.
To undertake within their level
of experience and competence certain medical procedures required by the Consultants.
Nursing staff and patients
To liaise with nursing staff
regularly (at least every 3-4 hours) to check on patient progress, or more
frequently if their condition necessitates. To see patients at the request of
nurses in charge and carry out examinations of
patients.
To undertake relevant clinical
investigations, including ECG and blood samples from patients as may be
required from time to time and to undertake arterial blood sampling as necessary.
To supervise the daily clinical
management of all patients in conjunction with the nurse team leaders and under
the guidance of Consultants and attend all post operative patients on day of
operation and every day following.
To respond to calls from the
ward relating to patient care.
To discuss medication on
discharge with patients and write a discharge summary if requested.
To assist in the day-to-day
functions at the hospital and any other reasonable tasks, within their level of
experience, requested by the hospital.
To administer intravenous
medications / therapy if required
All patient information is
confidential and must be respected as all times. The RMO should be able to
interpret Consultant and nursing staff requests.
Hospital
To be familiar with the
hospitals corporate care pathways.
To provide urgent medical
attention and urgent treatment to staff or visitors in case of accident or
sudden illness in liaison with the senior nurse on duty
To undertake emergency
procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary.
Advance Life Support Certification is essential.
The RMO must at all times abide
by the Data Protection Guidelines. The night RMO will undertake a patients
records audit as indicated by the Ward Manager and will review pre- admission
questionnaires / NHS notes.
To ensure that all consumables
used during procedures shall be correctly charged to patient accounts and that
all policies regarding revenue capture are adhered to.
To remain on the hospital
premises whilst on duty. In the event of an RMO not attending for duty, the
previous RMO must remain until a replacement is found ensuring continuous cover.
To comply with all hospital
policies and procedures in particular those relating to Health and Safety at Work.
To attend meetings to discuss
issues, incidents and accidents with leadership
team
The RMO will need to work with
and enhance a multi-skilled clinical team under direct supervision of the Head of Clinical Services and with
the Ward nursing team.
Dress must be neat and smart in
accordance with the hospital dress code. Jewelry and watches should be worn in
accordance with the hospitals dress code to comply with infection control
guidelines.
RMOs have no admitting rights
to the hospital. All patients admitted must be under the care of a Consultant
with admitting rights to the hospital.
The environment will include
the Wards, Outpatients, Theatre, Pharmacy and any other clinical or
non-clinical areas if appropriate.
No smoking is allowed in the
hospitals, RMO accommodation or hospital grounds and car parks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
A professional approach must be
adopted with all patients, staff and visitors.
RMOs must work within their
level of experience and competence and highlight verbally and in writing to the
nurse in charge if they are being asked to work outside the level of their
competences.
To provide medical cover,
routine and emergency, during hours of duty and work in conjunction with the
other RMO to provide a 24-hour service to the
hospital.
To clerk in and assess urgent
admissions as required when the relevant consultant is not immediately available.
To undertake a morning and
evening ward round daily and if possible, with a member of the nursing staff
when available ensuring patients are visited where appropriate. To make an
entry in the patients notes as appropriate following ward rounds or any other
patient examinations, communication or procedures.
To receive a hand-over report
on patients from the alternative RMO when commencing duty and to attend the
ward areas on arrival and before completing the shift to ensure effective communication.
The RMO can spend time in
theatre, observing procedures if agreed by the Consultant and Ward Manager. The
RMO must be available to return to the ward and departments if required.
The RMO is the resuscitation
lead while on duty so must remain resident, therefore prepared for their shift
prior to arrival.
Consultants
Under no circumstances should
RMOs seek consent for operations or procedures on behalf of a Consultant RMOs
must seek consent for any procedures that they intend to undertake.
To communicate any medical
problems or concerns to Consultants.
To act, as may be reasonably
required, on behalf of the Consultant in their absence when requested.
To undertake within their level
of experience and competence certain medical procedures required by the Consultants.
Nursing staff and patients
To liaise with nursing staff
regularly (at least every 3-4 hours) to check on patient progress, or more
frequently if their condition necessitates. To see patients at the request of
nurses in charge and carry out examinations of
patients.
To undertake relevant clinical
investigations, including ECG and blood samples from patients as may be
required from time to time and to undertake arterial blood sampling as necessary.
To supervise the daily clinical
management of all patients in conjunction with the nurse team leaders and under
the guidance of Consultants and attend all post operative patients on day of
operation and every day following.
To respond to calls from the
ward relating to patient care.
To discuss medication on
discharge with patients and write a discharge summary if requested.
To assist in the day-to-day
functions at the hospital and any other reasonable tasks, within their level of
experience, requested by the hospital.
To administer intravenous
medications / therapy if required
All patient information is
confidential and must be respected as all times. The RMO should be able to
interpret Consultant and nursing staff requests.
Hospital
To be familiar with the
hospitals corporate care pathways.
To provide urgent medical
attention and urgent treatment to staff or visitors in case of accident or
sudden illness in liaison with the senior nurse on duty
To undertake emergency
procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary.
Advance Life Support Certification is essential.
The RMO must at all times abide
by the Data Protection Guidelines. The night RMO will undertake a patients
records audit as indicated by the Ward Manager and will review pre- admission
questionnaires / NHS notes.
To ensure that all consumables
used during procedures shall be correctly charged to patient accounts and that
all policies regarding revenue capture are adhered to.
To remain on the hospital
premises whilst on duty. In the event of an RMO not attending for duty, the
previous RMO must remain until a replacement is found ensuring continuous cover.
To comply with all hospital
policies and procedures in particular those relating to Health and Safety at Work.
To attend meetings to discuss
issues, incidents and accidents with leadership
team
The RMO will need to work with
and enhance a multi-skilled clinical team under direct supervision of the Head of Clinical Services and with
the Ward nursing team.
Dress must be neat and smart in
accordance with the hospital dress code. Jewelry and watches should be worn in
accordance with the hospitals dress code to comply with infection control
guidelines.
RMOs have no admitting rights
to the hospital. All patients admitted must be under the care of a Consultant
with admitting rights to the hospital.
The environment will include
the Wards, Outpatients, Theatre, Pharmacy and any other clinical or
non-clinical areas if appropriate.
No smoking is allowed in the
hospitals, RMO accommodation or hospital grounds and car parks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration to work as a resident medical officer. On top of that, you need two years of experience post-registration.
- ALS certificate
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least two years experience working within surgery/ ward environment
Desirable
- Previous experience within private healthcare
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration to work as a resident medical officer. On top of that, you need two years of experience post-registration.
- ALS certificate
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least two years experience working within surgery/ ward environment
Desirable
- Previous experience within private healthcare
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
