West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Trust Resident Doctor ST3/4 (MN37), Acute Medicine
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Job Description: Trust Resident Doctor in Acute Medicine
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Trust Resident Doctor in Acute Medicine to join our integrated Acute Admissions Unit (AAU) and Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) and Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) at Watford General Hospital.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work alongside a team of consultant Acute Physicians, contributing to high-quality medical decision-making and the delivery of care within our acute setting. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in acute medical care, with opportunities to participate in ambulatory services and service improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality medical care within AAU, ACU, and EAU, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Support and implement medical treatment plans as directed by consultants.
- Supervise and support junior medical staff, providing training and guidance where needed.
- Undertake routine medical procedures and oversee patient care in Level 1 areas.
- Participate in the ambulatory care service, assessing and treating patients who can be safely discharged the same day.
- Engage in clinical governance, risk management, and audit participation.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
- Participate in the Trust’s postgraduate education programmes.
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Working Conditions
You will be required to work standard hours with on-call commitments as required. Full details will be discussed at the interview.
About Our Trust
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
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Application Information
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits, contact:
- Name: Mohan Thapa
- Job Title: Consultant Acute Physician
- Email Address: mohan.thapa@nhs.net
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