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Location
Gorleston, Norfolk | United Kingdom
Job description
Main Duties The successful candidate in this post will be responsible in providing Consultant level support for medical needs of the Orthopaedic patients on a regular basis. The Consultant will be based largely on the Orthopaedic wards providing support to the Orthopaedic juniors and nursing staff. Clinical duties will include performing regular Orthogeriatric Consultant ward rounds. They will be expected to train and teach during their ward round and deliver teaching sessions as and when required. The Consultant will be expected to liaise with other members of the team and contact patients family members when required. Subject to the timetable, the doctor will be available for advice and help with medical assessment of the admitted elective Orthopaedic patients. There is no formal on call commitment however a general medical on call could be negotiated if the candidate is willing to participate. The job role includes no on calls in Orthopaedics. Tenure Permanent Other Responsibilities Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. To abide by the clinical and Corporate governance policies and follow the GMC guidance on good clinical practice To observe local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures, and to comply with Regional and Trust Health and Safety policies. To assume responsibility for and facilitate contact from members of staff with delegated duties for personally accountable patient care.
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