Resident Physician

Role Overview

The Internal Medicine Specialist provides clinical leadership and direct care across outpatient and inpatient services, guiding patients from assessment and investigation through treatment, admission, and discharge. The role also strengthens safe, consistent practice through clinical governance, quality improvement, staff development, and collaboration with the wider hospital team.

Key Responsibilities

• Run scheduled physician clinics and assess both walk-in and referred patients, arranging appropriate investigations and follow-up.
• Review medical inpatients through timely ward rounds, make treatment decisions in line with hospital procedures and recognised clinical guidance, and coordinate admissions and discharges.
• Maintain clear, complete records of patient histories, examinations, investigation findings, and management plans; explain results and care options to patients and their next of kin.
• Obtain required consent, counsel patients and families on treatment and adherence, and support their involvement in care decisions through appropriate conversations and family conferences.
• Perform procedures and interventions within authorised professional privileges, with patient safety and quality of care as priorities.
• Contribute to clinical governance through morbidity and mortality reviews, incident reporting, root cause analysis, audit follow-up, and ongoing improvement of departmental procedures.
• Support colleagues’ development by facilitating continuing medical education, mentorship, and skills training, while identifying and helping implement relevant clinical best practices.
• Promote patient satisfaction, confidentiality, and effective teamwork; support service development, outreach, accurate claims documentation, pre-authorisation, billing processes, and awareness of credit limits.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Medical degree in Medicine and Surgery.
• Master’s degree in Internal Medicine.
• Recognised specialist qualification in Internal Medicine.
• Fellowship in Cardiology, Endocrinology, or Nephrology.
• At least five years of experience in a related role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an empathetic, patient-focused approach.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, pursue results, and contribute to research and quality improvement.
• Commitment to professional standards, privacy, organisational policies, and the timely reporting of suspected fraud or other misconduct.

What We Offer / Why Join

The role offers the opportunity to shape clinical quality, develop services, and support the growth of colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary hospital team. Key areas of contribution include quality improvement, service innovation, and stakeholder satisfaction.