Job summary

Working within a team of specialist Consultants and junior doctors in training, the post holder will be expected to initiate and provide sound clinical/medical practices to patients admitted to the Medicine division, whilst supporting patients' family and friends demonstrating the patient is the central focus of care. The post involves participation in the on-call rota.

The post holder will be predominately based at Royal Hampshire County Hospital, but should also be prepared to work at any HHFT site if required.

Main duties of the job

Clerk and post take administration; writing in patients noteso Undertake patient reviewso Investigating and initiating medical managemento Patient assessmento Drug prescription+o Discharge administrationo Promptly update patient systemso Attend clinicso Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.o Facilitate daily board round with MDTo Triage to medical teams/acute physicians as appropriateo Trouble shoot patients on the wardo Conduct ward roundso Provide supervision and management to junior doctors

About us

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the major provider of hospital services to the population of North and mid Hampshire and surrounding areas. The hospitals in Basingstoke and Winchester provide a comprehensive range of acute services as well as being a tertiary referral centre for colorectal, liver, peritoneal carcinomatosis, haemophilia and pseudomyxoma surgery. Services are provided across Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover sites.The Trust covers a population of 600,000 incorporating Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospitals (BNHH), Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital (AWMH) and community hospitals. We provide one hospital service across multiple localities, delivering services as close as possible to the patient. BNHH and RHCH are 23 miles apart, situated in the middle of the M3 corridor, with excellent transport links to London and the south coast.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer the attached JD and person specifications for detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• Basic Life Support
• Management of medical admissions at ST3+ level
• MRCP Part 1 and Part 2

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Awards/distinctions whilst study for 1st or 2nd Degree
• Advanced Life Support
• MRCP
• Prior experience of working within NHS in the last 6 months.

Clinical Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical knowledge and expertise; appropriate knowledge and ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems
• Research skills: demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research

Desirable

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Appropriate speciality experience
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, presentations, publications, other achievements

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effective and work under pressure
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
• Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
• Understanding the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care
• Ability to work effectively on an on-call rota shift system
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team

Desirable

• Highly motivated approach

Other Specific Requirements

Essential

• Positivity
• Inquisitive
• Tenacious
• Excellent time keeping and reliability

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