Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Care of the Elderly team at Litlington Ward Eastbourne District General Hospital.
The Doctors’ Assistant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the care of frail older patients, contributing to timely assessment, treatment, and discharge planning. The role involves both clinical and administrative support to medical staff, helping to improve patient flow and experience.

You will work closely with doctors, nurses, and therapists, requiring excellent communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills. Experience in caring for older adults, including those with frailty, dementia, and complex needs, is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Doctors’ Assistants work alongside Doctors to support their inpatient/ward work. The role combines a range of clinical and administrative competencies. The post holder will work with some autonomy alongside Resident Doctors, with Clinical supervision provided by a supervising Consultant body.

The post holder works as part of the medical team under the supervision of the Doctors and supports them by participating in the delivery of patient care. The post holder will be expected to be self-motivated and use judgement and initiative where appropriate, supported by relevant training.

The post holder is an integral part of the medical team and may be embedded within the team of medical staff / service leads attached specifically to Litlington EDGH.The post holder may in the future form part of an internal rota; that is working shifts to meet service needs, and may include Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank holidays if required.

This post has no involvement with medication – transcription and prescription are not part of this role.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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