FIXED TERM POST - SIX MONTHS
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Trust Doctor to join our General Medicine team, providing dedicated medical care to outlier patients who are admitted to non-medical wards. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting patient flow across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, investigation, treatment and ongoing management of a diverse range of acute medical conditions, working closely with consultant physicians, ward teams, therapists and discharge coordinators to ensure safe and timely care.
This post offers excellent clinical experience across a broad spectrum of general medicine, with opportunities for professional development, teaching and participation in quality improvement activities. We are looking for a doctor with strong clinical and communication skills, a flexible and collaborative approach, and a commitment to providing outstanding care for patients throughout their hospital journey.
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of General Medical patients
To prepare and manage medical patients placed on surgical wards .
Monitor and offer advice for those on the virtual ward
To focus on early discharge to the virtual ward/Acute Care at Home etc.
Actively encourage and innovate alternative methods of support to encourage early and safe discharge from the medical wards
Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where applicable.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high‑quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
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Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
