Resident Medical Officer

The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) is responsible for providing continuous on-site medical support to Chelsea Private Care services, ensuring the delivery of safe, responsive, and high-quality patient care within a consultant-led environment. The postholder acts as the first-line medical responder for maternity patients and plays a key role in coordinating care across private and NHS services where required.Clinical Responsibilities Provide continuous medical cover across wards, theatres, outpatient areas, and associated clinical environments during rostered hours.Undertake timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and stabilisation of patients requiring urgent or emergency medical intervention.Conduct clinical reviews, ward rounds, and ongoing patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and implementation of care plans.Support the management of post-operative patients and monitor clinical progress.Assist consultants during procedures, theatre sessions, and emergency situations.Prescribe, administer, and monitor medications and treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines and Trust policies.Support safe discharge planning, patient education, and continuity of care. Emergency Response and Escalation Act as the first responder to clinical deterioration, obstetric emergencies, and maternal or neonatal concerns.Initiate resuscitation, stabilisation, and appropriate escalation to consultants or NHS services when required.Lead the immediate medical response to urgent clinical situations until senior support is available.Ensure rapid and effective escalation pathways are followed to maintain patient safety. Consultant and Multidisciplinary Liaison Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for consultants when they are off-site.Provide structured clinical updates and escalate patient concerns promptly.Implement agreed management plans under consultant direction and within the scope of practice.Work collaboratively with consultants, midwives, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals to coordinate patient care. Private and NHS Care Integration Act as a key liaison between Chelsea Private Care and wider NHS services.Coordinate the safe transfer and escalation of patients requiring higher-acuity care or specialist intervention.Support shared-care arrangements and ensure effective communication across private and NHS care pathways.Maintain clear and accurate documentation relating to transfers, referrals, and escalation decisions. Collaboration with Nursing and Midwifery Teams Work closely with nursing and midwifery teams to identify and respond to patient concerns.Review patients flagged through early warning systems, abnormal observations, or clinical concerns.Support a culture of proactive communication, teamwork, and patient-centred care.Facilitate timely clinical decision-making and ensure continuity of care. Governance, Quality and Compliance Participate in clinical audit, governance activities, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and documentation.Ensure compliance with GMC standards, Trust policies, infection prevention requirements, and data protection regulations.Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment and delivering exceptional patient experience. Professional Responsibilities Maintain professional registration and act in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice.Uphold the values, standards, and reputation of Chelsea Private Care and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, discretion, and compassion at all times.Maintain a continuous on-site presence throughout rostered shifts and provide effective handover at the end of each duty period. Strategic Role within the Chelsea Private Care Model Support the delivery of a high-acuity maternity service within a tertiary hospital setting.Act as a clinical integrator across private and NHS pathways.Provide real-time clinical decision support, coordination, and escalation management.Contribute significantly to patient safety, service quality, operational effectiveness, and the overall patient experience.