Doctors Direct have a new and exciting opportunity for a new consultant to work with us at Princes Alexandra Hospitals NHS Trust in Acute Medicine.
As a Consultant in Acute Medicine, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to elderly patients, addressing age-related health concerns, and managing complex medical conditions. You will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals and promote healthy aging.
You’ll work as part of the acute medical unit, which is often very busy. You’ll treat patients of all ages with a wide range of clinical problems. working in acute internal medicine assess, investigate, diagnose, and manage patients with conditions that exhibit severe symptoms that develop quickly and may be life-threatening. You'll care for patients as they first arrive at hospital, making an initial diagnosis and providing treatment for up to 72 hours.
Some duties might include:
- Performing minor and major surgical procedures
- Keeping records of the patient’s disease, operations or treatments
- Prescribing laboratory tests and interpreting the results obtained
- Conducting face-to-face clinical evaluations on the impact of a patient’s injury
- Prescribing medication or drugs, including dosage and usage and dispensing medication in accordance with governmental guidelines
- Updating General Practitioners of their patient’s progress
Details about the role:
- Speciality: Acute Medicine
- Location: Harlow
- Shift patterns: 8:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
- Hours per week: 37-40 hours available
- Start date: ASAP- no end date, this is on-going the client will accept short term contracts
- Rate of pay per hour: £95- £106 per hour
- Payment method: PAYE we do NOT facilitate payment through LTD/umbrella companies
Doctors Direct recruit to the highest of NHS standards and all candidates applying for this role must have the following:
- Valid GMC
- Right to work in the UK & Based in the Uk Currently
- Clinical attachment complete
- Minimum of 6 months paid experience in the NHS/UK
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £95.00-£106.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid GMC? Do not apply if you do not have your GMC yet
Do you have the right to work in the UK? (We do not offer sponsorship)
Do you have 3-6 months NHS experience as a doctor? If yes please apply for this role
Do you have references as a doctor that cover 2-3 years?
Work Location: In person