Tg1834 - Locum Appointment for Service in Acute & - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

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LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE IN ACUTE & GENERAL MEDICINE

ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH

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TG1834
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.


Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, part time (20 hours per week) post based in The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of LAS in Acute and General Medicine wholly based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to contribute to a range of activities within the service including the Ambulatory Care service and ongoing care within the General Medicine wards.

There will be opportunities to learn about quality improvement methodology and complete a project within dedicated time. Successful applicants will also be encouraged to enrol within the South-East Clinical Educator programme and the Lamp Leadership programme.


The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic and committed team to provide continuity for ongoing inpatient care to those patients admitted to the General Medicine wards as well as General Medicine patients on non General Medicine Wards (Boarders).

There will also be opportunities to work within the Ambulatory Care service and as part of the medical team working in the Emergency Department (Interface Team).

You will have close consultant support and supervision. You will be an integral part of consultant led ward rounds following through on management plans. You will also lead ward rounds and provide support and documentation for notes and multidisciplinary team meetings. You will be readily available to the multidisciplinary team for medical advice and provide regular updates to families. You will provide support to FY1 or Advanced Nurse Practitioners. You will contribute to a well organised discharge process and ensure completion of final discharge letters. You will also ensure there is good communication with GPs.

The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.

For an informal discussion or further information please contact:

Dr Johanne Simpson - Clinical Director Directorate of Medicine
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA

**Closing Date: 01/07/2023
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