Job summary
Resident Medical Officer (RMO) and/or Clinical Research Fellow (CRF).
It is the trusts objective to be world class in research as well as in clinical services and research. Excellence in research has both reputational and financial benefits as well as contractual commitments.
This role could be combined with research and enrolment onto a higher degree, typically MD or PhD, with UCL. This post is an excellent opportunity for candidates finishing foundation or core training and looking to perfect their portfolios before moving into higher surgical or medical training, and for those taking a research break from training.
This is a fixed term role for 1 year.
Main duties of the job
This is a unique clinical role.
You will work extremely closely with consultants from a range of specialties, in particular nephrology, transplant, general, plastics, orthopaedic and vascular surgery, medical specialties and geriatric medicine.
You will provide first-line medical care to patients to the Private Patients Unit at the Royal free London NHS FT supported directly by the admitting consultant and the acute medical facilities of a major NHS teaching hospital.
About us
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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PPU is based on the 12th Floor of the Royal Free Hospital where there are 4 private wards, a private dialysis unit, a private chemotherapy suite and dedicated RMO on call 24 hour accommodation with en suite facilities. All RMOs will be part of a rota to provide 24-hour resident medical support to patients of admitting consultants and nursing Staff within our diverse and expanding unit.
Please see attached job description for main responsibilities in this exciting role.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Completed foundation training
- ALS
- Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Completed a further 2 years of post foundation training
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Experience in medical education
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate levels and medical and non-medical staff
- Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Experience in assessments
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- 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 recognize and challenge unacceptable behavior and if necessary escalate
- Ability to organize and prioritize personal workload
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free London Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG