If you want to gain a true insight into life as a Diving and Hyperbaric Physician, every year there are 1-2 junior doctor fellowship posts available at DDRC Healthcare in Plymouth.
This role involves:
Assessment and management of emergency patients presenting with decompression illness and arterial gas embolism under the supervision and guidance of a senior diving doctor.
Triage emergency telephone calls on a nationwide basis via the emergency diving advice line in conjunction with divers / emergency departments / ambulance service and coastguard.
Perform recreational diving medicals under the supervision and guidance of a senior diving doctor.
Perform weekly telephone “fitness to dive” telephone consultation clinics.
Manage elective hyperbaric patients being treated for a number of indications (such as osteoradionecrosis and complex wounds) in conjunction with multidisciplinary team.
Teach on a variety of courses (such as Diver Medic Technician, HSE Offshore, Expedition Dive Medicine, etc.)
Engage with clinical governance/quality improvement projects.
Develop own interests and projects according to individual career ambitions, supported by DDRC.
Posts run for 12 months every August. Applications usually open in October with interviews in December. If you’re interested keep your eye on the DDRC website/Instagram/twitter/Facebook!