Resident Medical Officer in Hampstead

Are you looking for a clinical role with research or in a break from clinical training? We are looking for suitably qualified individuals to work with our dynamic team in the Royal Free Private Practice Unit (RFL PPU). The role is of Resident Medical Officer and we are looking for Registrar / Senior Clinical level applicants to deliver high quality medical care for patients at RFL PPU.

The post holder will be expected to work as a member of the resident medical staff supporting consultants in both medical and surgical specialities. Additionally, the postholder will work alongside the respiratory research team, delivering trials and developing their research skills. The role is based at both the Royal Free site in Hampstead on a full shift pattern comprising of 24‑hour shifts and 9am‑5pm shifts.

At the Royal Free site, the postholder will be expected to attend the morning multi‑disciplinary Board Round, perform ward rounds independently and under consultant supervision, review patients on admission and whenever else is required, request and follow up on investigations and complete routine clinical administrative tasks such as discharge letters.

• To follow Consultant’s instructions for the specific regime for each individual patient.
• Work with the patient’s multi‑disciplinary team to provide holistic patient‑centred care.
• To be a continuous presence on the ward, performing ward rounds and checking in with the nursing team at regular intervals.
• To attend the morning Board Rounds at the Royal Free site to discuss patients with the multi‑disciplinary team and provide medical updates.
• To coordinate & prioritise own clinical workload.
• To facilitate timely discharge of patients by prescribing TTAs by 15:00pm the day before planned discharge date to assist efficient bed management.
• To provide emergency medical intervention when required.
• To participate in resuscitation (possessing ALS), cardiac arrest and other emergency procedures as per hospital policy.
• Send medical discharge summaries to GP at the point of discharge.

The role also includes a commitment to undertake research with the department of respiratory medicine.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

The postholder should be qualified with at least 2‑3 years post Foundation Year’s experience and currently working at Registrar / Senior Clinical Fellow (or equivalent) level. They should be able to manage routine clinical tasks in complex patients, have excellent time‑management skills and manage medical emergencies. They should have at least Intermediate Life Support and preferably Advanced Life Support accreditation. Familiarity with electronic patient records and prescribing would be an advantage.

• Education & professional qualifications
  • Medical degree MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Accreditation
  • Intermediate Life Support
  • Completed MRCP/FRCS or equivalent
  • Advanced Life Support
• Values
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
• Experience
  • Completed at least 2 years post Foundation Training (or equivalent)
  • Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary team
  • Experience in UK Healthcare System
  • Experience at Registrar / Senior Clinical Fellow (or equivalent)
• Skills and aptitudes
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
  • Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalated
  • Computer literacy including Microsoft suite of applications and Cerner Electronic Patient Record Systems
  • Excellent communication skills / verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
• Personal qualities & attributes
  • Ability to work within a multi‑disciplinary team
  • Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
• Others
  • Member of Medical Defence Union

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For further information, please contact Hanna Ismail, Assistant Operations Manager at hanna.ismail2@nhs.net or by telephone on 02077940500, ext 32018. Alternatively, you can book an informal discussion with Dr Paramjit Jeetley, PPU Medical Director, by contacting Divisional PA, Eranga Abeysundera at eranga.abeysundera@nhs.net.