About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Trust Doctor to provide ward cover andnon residenton call for the inpatientgeneralrehabilitation ward atMount Gould Hospital (part of the Integrated Care Division at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust).
On theMGHrehabilitation ward there are 24patientbeds and 12 end of life beds. There is a mix of patientsincludingfrailelderly whoare medically fitbut not therapy fiton discharge from Derriford (they need to have rehab potential to come to us). We alsotakepost-operative surgical and orthopaedic patientsrequiringa further period of rehabilitation.
There are 4 senior medical staff who each do a weekly ward round and MDT. The ward juniors are expected to join them on rounds, do the jobs from the rounds, and run the ward on a day to daybasis;clerking new patients,writing discharge letters,reviewing unwell andend of lifepatients, liaising with therapy staff and families, and dealing with medical situations as they arise.
The middle grade is the first contact point for the ward doctors of they need advice / support, although there is always someone senior available to ask for advice.
Main duties of the job
You will be working with an enthusiastic team of Consultants, GPs, both Specialty and Specialist doctors and Resident Doctors.
Therehabilitationinpatient bed base consists of 1 general rehabilitation ward on the Mount Gould site. Out of hours cover isrequired7 days a week for all inpatient beds on the site which includes the Stroke Rehabilitation ward (Wemburyward) and the Neurosurgical Rehabilitation ward (Plym).This isnon resident.
- Assessment of all new admissions to the unit andtimelycompletion of discharge documentation.
- Review of clinical deterioration in patients at the guidance of nursing staff or medical colleagues.
- The post holder will be expected to provide reciprocal cross cover for leave of other medical staff on the MGH site. Short-term sick leave will be similarly covered.
- The post-holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patient care is based on need with services that are accessible and acceptable to patients and carers. They will be available by appointment to meet with family members and other carers whenappropriate todiscuss patients' management and progress.
- Inclusion on the non-resident on call rota based at Mount Gould Hospital.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
There are now 36 beds for geriatric, end of life and post-acute rehabilitation. The case mix is broad and includes those following orthopaedic surgery, traumaand amputation as well as acute physical illness in older people. The majority ofpatients are admitted from Derriford Hospital following an acute episode of care. There is an experienced multidisciplinary team across these wards including nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietician,pharmacistand psychiatric liaison nurse support.
Out of hours cover is provided through senior nurse on site, supported by off-site hospital-wideoncalljunior doctor and senior on-call rota (in partnership with Livewell Southwest [LSW]).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Has experience of working within the NHS
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
Clinical experience, training and skills
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 years or equivalent.
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at foundation level/ equivalent or SHO level of neurosurgery
- ATLS or equivalent
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the General Medical Council
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Mount Gould Hospital
Mount Gould Road
Plymouth
PL4 7QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)