Specialty Doctor GIM Outliers

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor with a minimum of 4 years post graduate experience in acute and/or general internal medicine to join our teams in delivering high-quality senior level care to acutely unwell patients in our outlier areas.

Weekly timetable will be discussed and agreed with the appointee and will incorporate:

• Outlier ward rounds
• Specialty work (option of Acute, Infectious Diseases, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Older Persons Medicine, Respiratory and Emergency Medicine)
• 2:6 weekends

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties:

• Direct Patient Care:

Specialty doctors provide routine medical and psychiatric support, including initial assessments, mental state examinations, and managing inpatients under consultant supervision.

• Diagnosis and Treatment:

They are responsible for carrying out investigations, making diagnoses, and implementing treatment plans, including preparing discharge summaries.

• Communication:

They communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders, maintaining appropriate records and reports.

Service and Professional Activities:

• Service Delivery:

They contribute to service delivery and improvement, including attending multidisciplinary meetings and participating in audit activities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information and details regarding this vacancy.