Resident Medical Officer – Urgent Care

Circle Health Group; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Cheadle is seeking a full-time Resident Medical Officer for their Critical Care unit at The Alexandra Hospital. The role involves providing medical cover for patient management, ensuring high standards of care, and responding to emergencies. Applicants should have clinical experience in anaesthetics or intensive care, be registered with the General Medical Council, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of up to £100,000 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Non-contributory life insurance

Industry leading training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Clinical experience and skills relating to anaesthetics / intensive care medicine.
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check is required.
• Experience in minor injury and illness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide qualified medical cover for patient management 24 hours a day.
• Ensure high standards of patient care according to operational policies.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and provide clinical advice.

Skills

Clinical experience in anaesthetics/intensive care medicine

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English

Experience in minor injury and illness

Education

Registration with the General Medical Council

Adult and Children’s Safeguarding training

Job description

Resident Medical Officer - Critical Care
The Alexandra Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £100,000 per annum (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle Is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Resident Medical Officer to join their team of staff. We are looking for a GP with an Accident and Emergency/ Urgent carebackground with some orthopaedic experience to work in our Private Urgent Carer centre at The Alexandra Hospital.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• You provide qualified medical cover for patient management 24 hours a day on a rota basis.
• You ensure that high standards of patient care are maintained at all times in accordance with agreed operational policies, as a skilled member of the hospital team.
• You must be present in the hospital when on duty, carrying a working bleep, and responding promptly to calls for assistance.
• You respond to emergency bleep calls readily.
• You are familiar with the location and mode of operation of resuscitation and monitoring equipment.
• You are available to give clinical advice and reassurance when requested by nursing and other clinical staff, thus ensuring the smooth operation of the clinical teams within the hospital. This will include assessing patients causing clinical concerns within ward areas and reviewing patients recently discharged from to wards from ITU.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Clinical experience and skills relating to anaesthetics / intensive care medicine.
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check which does not preclude working with children or vulnerable adults.
• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English to an enhanced level.
• Registration with the General Medical Council.
• Adult and Children’s Safeguarding training and awareness.
• Experience in minor injury and illness is essential.

Salary & Benefits:

• Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities
• …and much more!

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