Job summary
The Trust seeks to appoint full-time Trust ST3 to ST5 doctors at Middle Grade level, based in the Emergency Department (ED) at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
The post is designed to provide support to the Consultant staff and to enhance the clinical supervision of junior doctors (FY2 and ST1-2's). The post holder will join middle grade rota and make a significant contribution to the service delivered to patients within ED.
The applicants should have at least 6 years post registration experience, of which 24 months will have been spent in an Emergency Medicine setting at ST3 level equivalent or higher with a commitment to a career in Emergency Medicine, demonstrated by completing parts of MRCEM/ FRCEM.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be part of the Middle Grade shift system providing 24/7 on site cover for the Emergency Department.
- Post holder will work across the full range of emergency services delivering patient care.
- Initial assessment and treatment of adult & paediatric patients arriving in the department by ambulance or other means.
- To carry out manipulation of fractures and dislocations, together with other minor procedures such as suturing and regional block anaesthesia
- An integral part of in-service training for the junior doctors.
- Supervision of FY2 and ST1-2 doctors. In addition we have medical students from Cambridge, ACPs and ENP trainees who are provided supervision and shop floor teaching.
- Participation in the department's teaching programme and appraisal.
- Audit and administrative roles, e.g. Police Statements, Clinical Audits and service development (6hrs per week on average will be allocated for CPD, teaching and administrative work)
- Cover for colleagues during annual and study leave will be integrated in the rota.
- The post holders will work with the audit lead supervising the audit projects of the Junior Doctors and will be required to conduct their own independent audits together with producing action plans as required.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);NHS Pension Scheme:Flexible working opportunities;Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;Career development and training;Wellbeing support and activities;In-house physiotherapy Service;On-site canteens with subsidised meals;Subsidised staff parking (currently free);Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Locally Employed Doctor ST3+ from Trust Doctor ST3+
Post holder will also have opportunity to be fully conversant with Clinical Governance process and will contribute to Departmental Clinical Governance.
There are weekly teaching sessions organised where attendance would be expected (unless on leave or working night shifts).
In line with Trust policy, study leave will be provided for the post holder to pursue higher qualifications related to EM as well as some monies towards partly funding of life support courses.
The Emergency Department provides a Consultant-led service; post holders will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that provides Emergency Services. As part of this responsibility, the team, will, be involved in the planning and development of emergency care and the development of an acute assessment unit.
Together with the departmental management team, the post-holder will plan and develop the departments Major and CBRN Incident Response Plans and will participate in exercises to test and develop these plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Locally Employed Doctor ST3+ from Trust Doctor ST3+
Post holder will also have opportunity to be fully conversant with Clinical Governance process and will contribute to Departmental Clinical Governance.
There are weekly teaching sessions organised where attendance would be expected (unless on leave or working night shifts).
In line with Trust policy, study leave will be provided for the post holder to pursue higher qualifications related to EM as well as some monies towards partly funding of life support courses.
The Emergency Department provides a Consultant-led service; post holders will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that provides Emergency Services. As part of this responsibility, the team, will, be involved in the planning and development of emergency care and the development of an acute assessment unit.
Together with the departmental management team, the post-holder will plan and develop the departments Major and CBRN Incident Response Plans and will participate in exercises to test and develop these plans.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GuidanceScore MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Successful in any part of FRCEM
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold current license to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment
Desirable
- Specialties 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
Key Skills/Abilities/Courses
Essential
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS check against vulnerable groups barred lists
Desirable
- Life Support courses e.g. ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GuidanceScore MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Successful in any part of FRCEM
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold current license to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment
Desirable
- Specialties 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
Key Skills/Abilities/Courses
Essential
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS check against vulnerable groups barred lists
Desirable
- Life Support courses e.g. ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS
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).
