24-Hour Responsible Medical Officer Position at Braintree Community Hospital

This is a clinical staffing opportunity to provide continuous 24-hour inpatient medical cover at Braintree Community Hospital. The Responsible Medical Officer (RMO) will deliver both routine and emergency medical care, assess and escalate deteriorating patients promptly, perform medicines reconciliation and venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain compliance with the Trust's clinical governance standards. Key responsibilities include providing first-line emergency medical response, leading cardiac arrest responses until senior medical staff arrive, serving as the initial responder for acute patient deterioration, staff medical emergencies, or visitor medical incidents. This role is essential for maintaining patient safety and clinical quality across the hospital at all times.