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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

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  • You will gain critical care experience, assist with inpatient management, attend rounds and meetings, ensure high care standards, and teach students while adhering to GMC guidelines.
  • You will manage inpatients, attend ward rounds and meetings, document critical care plans, ensure high patient care standards, complete discharge summaries, and teach medical students.

Requirements

  • The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience of working in a large tertiary Critical care department under the mentorship of consultants with a range of tertiary hospital sub-specialist interests.
  • The successful applicants will be assigned to one of 7 critical care units.
  • Each unit has at least two on-call resident doctors during the day and one overnight.
  • Communication and representation
  • Assisting in the day to day management of inpatients
  • Attendance at consultant ward rounds
  • Attendance at clinical meetings
  • Liaising with other members of the critical care team, from all different specialties and documenting findings and plans in the critical care admissions documentation
  • Strategy and Planning
  • To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the trust.
  • To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility
  • Prompt completion of e-discharge summaries.
  • Education and Training
  • To ensure at all times that you comply with the general medical council’s published guide “good medical practice” including the duties of a doctor.
  • Teaching medical students as directed

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the day to day management of inpatients
  • Attendance at consultant ward rounds
  • Attendance at clinical meetings
  • Liaising with other members of the critical care team, from all different specialties and documenting findings and plans in the critical care admissions documentation
  • To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the trust
  • To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility
  • Prompt completion of e-discharge summaries
  • To ensure at all times that you comply with the general medical council’s published guide “good medical practice” including the duties of a doctor
  • Teaching medical students as directed

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Junior Clinical Fellow in the Critical Care department?

The primary role of a Junior Clinical Fellow is to assist in the day-to-day management of patients on the critical care unit under the supervision of a consultant intensivist.

Where will the Junior Clinical Fellow be assigned?

The Junior Clinical Fellow will be assigned to one of 7 critical care units, with 6 units based at the Denmark Hill site in South London and 1 unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Bromley.

What level of supervision will Junior Clinical Fellows have?

Junior Clinical Fellows will work under the supervision of a consultant intensivist and will be part of a team of 9 resident doctors responsible for patient management.

What kind of mentorship can Junior Clinical Fellows expect?

Junior Clinical Fellows can expect mentorship from consultants with a range of sub-specialist interests, including major trauma, neurology, cardiology, and haematology.

Are there opportunities for educational development in this position?

Yes, Junior Clinical Fellows are encouraged to comply with the General Medical Council’s guide “Good Medical Practice” and may have opportunities to teach medical students as directed.

What is the expected number of on-call resident doctors in each unit?

Each unit has at least two on-call resident doctors during the day and one overnight.

How does King's College Hospital approach sustainable healthcare?

King's College Hospital is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via their Green Plan, setting net zero carbon targets of 2040 for NHS Carbon Footprint and encouraging all staff to minimize their contributions to carbon emissions, waste, and pollution.

Who can be contacted for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, interested individuals can contact Marcena Newell, the Service Delivery Manager, via email at marcena.newell1@nhs.net or by telephone at 02032994835.

What is the overall vision of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust aims to be bold, providing outstanding care, leading in research and education, and ensuring diversity, equality, and inclusion at the heart of everything they do.

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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

One of the UK’s largest NHS Foundation Trusts, treating 1.5 million patients a year across 5 sites in SE London and Kent

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1913
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Mission & Purpose

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a prominent NHS trust that provides comprehensive healthcare services across a range of specialties, including emergency care, surgical procedures, and specialist treatments. Its ultimate mission is to deliver outstanding patient care, driven by a commitment to excellence in clinical practice, research, and education. The trust's purpose is to ensure high-quality, accessible healthcare for all patients, advance medical knowledge through research and innovation, and support the training of future healthcare professionals, all while maintaining a compassionate approach to patient care.