Welcome to Broomfield Hospital, Mid Essex Hospitals Trust
Our hospital is a wonderful place to learn and develop your clinical career. We asked our current and previous Foundation year trainees to tell you why they chose our hospital and to share their experiences so far. We hope their comments encourage you to make us your number one choice, and we look forward to meeting you next year!
A HOME FROM HOME
“At the end of your time at Broomfield you will feel like you've left home.”
“It becomes like a family, where everyone looks out for each other. Regular moments of kindness during the hard weeks.”
GREAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
“Teaching twice a week, often mixed with practical sessions; plenty of ward teaching with seniors, and opportunities for you to teach medical students.”
"The trust and independence I have been shown, has made me a more rounded and confident doctor."
“The ethos at MEHT is to treat foundation doctors with respect, pushing them to learn new skills and procedures and to take on appropriate responsibilities.”
“I was nervous about night shifts, but they have really helped me to increase my skills, knowledge and confidence.”
“Hands on experience in procedures like lumbar punctures, chest drains, pleural taps, as well as attending thrombolysis calls and assisting in theatre.”
“You get dedicated (bleep-free) teaching every Wednesday and Thursday. This, in addition to Tuesday's departmental teaching and Friday's Grand Rounds, makes it my dream job.”
SUPPORTIVE STAFF
“Denise and the postgrad team check in with us regularly, guiding us with our eportfolios, ensuring we have opportunities to pursue career options, and they’re always available for advice and a chat.”
“Great team spirit and willingness to help each other. I have a lot of autonomy at work, but help is not far away when I need it.”
“Staff go above and beyond helping you not to just pass F1 but to excel personally and clinically, and make new friends from other medical schools along the way.”
“Knowing that help is always on hand is comforting to say the least.”
LOVELY WORKPLACE
“The first thing that struck me, more than anything, was the immense friendliness of everyone you meet.”
“I knew Broomfield was one of the world’s leading burns and plastic surgery centres but it has gone on to impress me in so many other ways.”
“The hospital itself is a lovely place to work. Despite its size, the new block is well designed and you quickly get the hang of navigating it.”
“The mess organises excellent (and often fully funded) events that help to form that friendly community atmosphere – making the dreaded referral a little less daunting.”
EXCELLENT LOCATION
“Live and work next to the countryside, without forsaking good restaurants, shops and nightlife - all of which can be found in Chelmsford.”
“Local accommodation means you will never have to worry about getting back safely after on calls, but it’s far enough to feel you have left the hospital during normal working days.”
“The best of both worlds: the town centre is lively and the surrounding greenery refreshing.”
“Easy access to my parents’ home in East Anglia, with the freedom and ease of being able to pop into London.”
“I enjoy the same perks I would have had I lived in zone 2-3 in London, whilst enduring a much lower cost of living."
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