Hospital Doctor

• monitor and provide general care to patients on hospital wards and in outpatient clinics
• admit patients requiring special care, followed by investigations and treatment
• examine and talk to patients to diagnose their medical conditions
• carry out specific procedures, e.g. performing operations and specialist investigations
• make notes and prepare paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals
• work with other doctors as part of a team, either in the same department or within other specialties
• liaise with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment
• promote health education
• undertake managerial responsibilities such as planning the workload and staffing of the department, especially at more senior levels
• teach and supervise junior doctors and medical students
• carry out auditing and research.

• a degree in medicine, recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
• a two-year foundation programme of general training
• specialist training in a chosen area of medicine.

• personal qualities such as commitment to caring for others, resourcefulness and stamina
• a willingness to accept responsibility when making decisions on patients
• the ability to prioritise a busy workload and work under pressure
• motivation and perseverance
• the ability to communicate well with people, demonstrating empathy and reflection
• teamworking and leadership skills.

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