Resident Medical Officer | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Resident Medical Officer is a pivotal member of the Private Care clinical team, providing continuous on-site medical cover across private maternity services, including inpatient wards, theatres, outpatient areas, and associated clinical settings. Working within a consultant-led model of care, the RMO acts as the first-line medical responder, delivering prompt clinical assessment, intervention, stabilisation, and escalation to ensure the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and patient experience.

The role is central to supporting the safe and effective management of maternity patients throughout their care journey, maintaining continuity of care, responding to urgent clinical situations, and supporting the timely implementation of consultant-led treatment plans. The RMO works closely with consultants, midwives, nursing teams, anaesthetists, paediatricians, and other multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate care, facilitate communication, and ensure that clinical concerns are identified and addressed promptly.

A key feature of the Private Care model is the RMO’s responsibility for acting as a clinical interface between private maternity services and the wider private care services. This includes supporting seamless care pathways, coordinating transfers and escalation to higher-acuity services when required, and ensuring effective communication during shared-care episodes.

The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) is responsible for providing continuous on-site medical support across Chelsea Private Care services, ensuring the delivery of safe, responsive, and high-quality patient care within a consultant-led environment. The postholder provides first-line medical assessment and intervention for inpatients, supports the implementation of consultant management plans, and plays a key role in maintaining continuity of care and patient safety.

The RMO provides comprehensive clinical care across inpatient wards, theatres, outpatient areas, and associated private clinical settings. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, reviewing and managing urgent admissions, supporting routine and emergency maternity care, undertaking ward rounds, monitoring post-operative patients, and assisting consultants during procedures and theatre cases. The postholder is expected to respond promptly to clinical deterioration, obstetric emergencies, postpartum complications, and other urgent situations, initiating appropriate treatment, stabilisation, and escalation where required.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

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.

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