Job summary
This full time post will help support and develop high quality care for the patients presenting to the Emergency department. The post holder will be based at Peterborough City Hospital.
The duties of the post are the normal duties of a doctor in this grade and specialty and he/she will be an integral part of this pleasant, efficient and progressive department, providing immediate medical care, and assisting in reviewing all follow-up patients.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to attend appropriate conferences and courses. The ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with patients, GP's and hospital colleagues is essential.
Educational support is provided to all junior medical staff, whether in established training grades or not. A weekly educational programme takes place within the department, including a monthly simulation practice session, and there is an opportunity to present interesting cases for the learning of all. Study Leave is also available and encouraged for life support courses.
We also support individual training needs by means of an allocated Educational Supervisor and aim to support applicants in obtaining other specialty experience before embarking on their continued career. We have a good record for Trust Grade doctors entering training after a period of time working in the department in Peterborough.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible to the lead clinician. Key responsibilities include:
- The successful candidate will be required to work in the ED and CODU (Clinical Observation and Decision Unit) at all times under the supervision of the Emergency Consultant. The mornings will be dedicated to the patients on the ward and the FY1 doctor will participate fully in the ward round.
- "Shop floor" work assessing and managing Emergency patients efficiently within prescribed timeframes to minimise harm and risk within the department.
- To work effectively within the departmental team and communicate well with patients, General Practitioners and hospital colleagues.
- To participate in all pillars of clinical governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk.
- To communicate and work closely with the departmental seniors at all times. Support at the level of Middle Grade or Consultant is available throughout the day and night.
- The average hours of duty for the junior tier rota are equivalent to or up to 48 standard duty hours per week. This includes provision for prospective cover for annual leave and approved study leave.
- Junior grade teaching is on a weekly basis and this time is factored into your rota and is compulsory except for nights and leave.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for full details of the role, expectations and details of the organisation where the role is situated
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for full details of the role, expectations and details of the organisation where the role is situated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- oSuccessful in any parts of FRCEM Primary
Eligibility
Essential
- oFull registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold current license to practice
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working within the NHS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation Competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment.
Desirable
- oSpecialties outside acute care common stem training (where not laboratory based), such as -Medical specialties e.g. cardiology, geriatric medicine and respiratory medicine Surgical specialties, such as Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic, Plastic, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General or Oral & Maxillofacial surgery.
Courses
Desirable
- oLife Support courses e.g. ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS
Language Skills
Essential
- oAll applicants have to demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: - That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- o-Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- oSuccessful in any parts of FRCEM Primary
Eligibility
Essential
- oFull registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold current license to practice
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working within the NHS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation Competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment.
Desirable
- oSpecialties outside acute care common stem training (where not laboratory based), such as -Medical specialties e.g. cardiology, geriatric medicine and respiratory medicine Surgical specialties, such as Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic, Plastic, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General or Oral & Maxillofacial surgery.
Courses
Desirable
- oLife Support courses e.g. ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS
Language Skills
Essential
- oAll applicants have to demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: - That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- o-Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7
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).
