Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) based at the Heartlands and Good Hope Hopspitals, part of UHB NHS Trust. This post is suitable for doctors looking to work at middle-grade level in the Emergency Department. We will actively support all clinicians to achieve competencies in the RCEM curriculum and completion of the FRCEM examinations.
Candidates applying for this post must have a minimum of 4 years post-graduation experience with a significant proportion of that in acute specialties and at least 24 months in emergency medicine (EM).
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
*Assess, diagnose, treat, refer, and discharge patients presenting to the Emergency Department and Clinical Decision Unit (CDU).
*Provide rapid assessment and triage for both walk-in and ambulance patients.
*Manage the full range of emergency cases, including resuscitation, critically ill or injured patients, paediatric emergencies, complex cases, and minor injuries.
*Independently oversee an Area of the Emergency Department during overnight shifts, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
*Manage patients admitted to the CDU.
*Review diagnostic results such as X-rays and pathology reports.
Leadership and Department Management
*Support consultants and senior nurses in running the ED floor, ensuring patients are seen promptly and staff are appropriately supervised.
*Maintain efficient patient flow and help meet national quality standards.
*Supervise and support resident doctors, nurses, advanced practitioners, and students working in the department.
*Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and other hospital departments.
Teaching and Training
*Participate in formal and informal teaching for resident doctors, nurses, ACPs/ENPs, and medical or nursing students.
*Attend and contribute to weekly educational meetings and protected teaching sessions.
*Support training and professional development of resident staff.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We take pride in our team, which consists of 42 dynamic consultants working across both sites (Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Good Hope Hospital).
We have a highly diverse and multidisciplinary department, comprising:
*Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs)
*Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs)
*Emergency Medicine Higher Resident Doctors
*ACCS Resident Doctors
*GP Resident Doctors
*Foundation Year doctors
*Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs)
Both sites are academically driven, with strong affiliations with the University of Birmingham and Aston University.
We pride ourselves on offering excellent opportunities for development across all aspects of Emergency Medicine. Resident Doctors and Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) are actively supported to pursue interests in:
*Teaching and medical education
*Ultrasound (USS) and procedural skills
*Quality Improvement (QI) and leadership
*Management and service development
*Research and academic work
Our consultant body is diverse and highly accomplished, including:
*Education leads within the UHB Academy and postgraduate training programmes
*Strong links with Aston University and the University of Birmingham Medical School
*Dedicated Paediatric Emergency Medicine consultants
*Active involvement in national research collaborations
*RCEM examiners and board members
*POCUS trainers
*Nationally recognized achievements, including RCEM QI award winners (e.g. Green ED initiatives)
This breadth of expertise ensures access to excellent mentorship, supervision, and career development opportunities throughout your time with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We take pride in our team, which consists of 42 dynamic consultants working across both sites (Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Good Hope Hospital).
We have a highly diverse and multidisciplinary department, comprising:
*Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs)
*Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs)
*Emergency Medicine Higher Resident Doctors
*ACCS Resident Doctors
*GP Resident Doctors
*Foundation Year doctors
*Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs)
Both sites are academically driven, with strong affiliations with the University of Birmingham and Aston University.
We pride ourselves on offering excellent opportunities for development across all aspects of Emergency Medicine. Resident Doctors and Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) are actively supported to pursue interests in:
*Teaching and medical education
*Ultrasound (USS) and procedural skills
*Quality Improvement (QI) and leadership
*Management and service development
*Research and academic work
Our consultant body is diverse and highly accomplished, including:
*Education leads within the UHB Academy and postgraduate training programmes
*Strong links with Aston University and the University of Birmingham Medical School
*Dedicated Paediatric Emergency Medicine consultants
*Active involvement in national research collaborations
*RCEM examiners and board members
*POCUS trainers
*Nationally recognized achievements, including RCEM QI award winners (e.g. Green ED initiatives)
This breadth of expertise ensures access to excellent mentorship, supervision, and career development opportunities throughout your time with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Medical Degree from a recognized University by GMC
- *4 years of Post graduate clinical experience.
- *At least 2 years previous experience in Emergency Medicine post
- *Demonstrates competence in management of full range of Emergency Medicine presentations
- *ALS provider
- *ATLS/ETC provider
- *APLS/EPLS provider
Experience
Essential
- *Full GMC registration
- *Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- *Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- *Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical
- Practice
Desirable
- *Completion of ST3 EM
- *FRCEM Intermediate
- *MRCEM
- *Life Support course instructor
- *Level 1 USS competent
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Note: Dr's should not apply to this post if referred by a recruitment agency as your application cannot be considered at this time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Medical Degree from a recognized University by GMC
- *4 years of Post graduate clinical experience.
- *At least 2 years previous experience in Emergency Medicine post
- *Demonstrates competence in management of full range of Emergency Medicine presentations
- *ALS provider
- *ATLS/ETC provider
- *APLS/EPLS provider
Experience
Essential
- *Full GMC registration
- *Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- *Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- *Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical
- Practice
Desirable
- *Completion of ST3 EM
- *FRCEM Intermediate
- *MRCEM
- *Life Support course instructor
- *Level 1 USS competent
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Note: Dr's should not apply to this post if referred by a recruitment agency as your application cannot be considered at this time.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
