Job summary
Your base clinical work will be at Derriford ED. The department sees a full range of ED work, except for ophthalmic emergencies, which are mostly seen in the Royal Eye Infirmary. The department has close links with the Medical, Surgical and Children's admission units as well as the Intensive Care Unit.
There are a minimum of two middle tier doctors on the shopfloor throughout the 24-hour period.
You will be expected to work on the middle grade tier in the Department and provide the relevant expertise and experience necessary to ensure the efficient primary management of emergency cases. You will be required to work within a multi-disciplinary team and work alongside other team members to manage the department workload. You will also be expected to provide supervision to the junior members of the team. This means you will have at least 3 years' experience following completion of your Foundation Years (currently working at an ST3+ level), at least one year of which will be in Emergency Medicine.
You will be expected to undertake full clinical duties including the immediate care of critically ill patients attending the Emergency Department, as well as patients presenting with both major and minor illness and injuries. The care will include initial resuscitation where appropriate, diagnosis, management and the treatment, referral and discharge.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
The post-holder's clinical duties will sit within the middle tier (full shift) rota. The appointee will be required to play an active role in the supervision of junior doctors working within the department as well as seeing, assessing and treating patients. The duties will include teaching sessions and audit.
You will be expected to follow the various guidelines and protocols issued in the department. In the case of major trauma cases, cardiac arrests and critically ill patients attending the department, the post holder will be expected to act in a team leadership role, following appropriate life support guidelines. Post holders would be expected to hold up to date certification in ALS (European Resus council), ATLS (Royal College of Surgeons) or European Trauma Course (ETC) and to gain Advanced Paediatric Life Support (ALSG) if not already undertaken.
Teaching
The postholder will also participate in formal and situational teaching of junior clinicians and nursing staff within the department.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full Job description
Timetable
The contract is a standard 10 PA per week rota with a split of 8.5 direct clinical care (DCC), 1.5 sessions continued professional development (CPD). Specialty doctors will work on an annualised self-rostered rota. They will be expected to work across all shift types, this will include working 1 in 4 weekends. Other shift types are days, mids, lates and night shifts.
There are a minimum of two middle tier doctors on the shopfloor throughout the 24-hour period.
Study leave time will be available for relevant educational activities the entitlement is 10 days per annum.
Managerial and Leadership
The post holder will be clinically accountable to the consultant of the day - the Emergency Physician In Charge (EPIC).
Managerially: the post holder is accountable to the Service Line Director of ED
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full Job description
Timetable
The contract is a standard 10 PA per week rota with a split of 8.5 direct clinical care (DCC), 1.5 sessions continued professional development (CPD). Specialty doctors will work on an annualised self-rostered rota. They will be expected to work across all shift types, this will include working 1 in 4 weekends. Other shift types are days, mids, lates and night shifts.
There are a minimum of two middle tier doctors on the shopfloor throughout the 24-hour period.
Study leave time will be available for relevant educational activities the entitlement is 10 days per annum.
Managerial and Leadership
The post holder will be clinically accountable to the consultant of the day - the Emergency Physician In Charge (EPIC).
Managerially: the post holder is accountable to the Service Line Director of ED
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Holds GMC Licence to Practice at time of application.
- ATLS (RCS) provider status or ETC
- ALS provider status (certified by ERC)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in Emergency Medicine or other evidence of academic and professional achievement.
- APLS/EPALS provider
- APLS / ATLS / ETC/ ALS instructor
- Relevant clinical and teaching courses.
- MRCEM exams undertaken
Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience following on from foundation training, of which at least 1 year in emergency medicine OR completed ACCS training equivalent. (ST3 and above equivalent). Up to date clinical knowledge.
- Everyday ED clinical procedural skills.
- Evidence of career progression.
- Willing to take part in clinical audit and research.
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
- A genuine interest in clinical education.
Desirable
- Previous experience as ED registrar.
- Evidence of completed audit projects
- Record of active participation in research.
- Presentations or publications
- Evidence of teaching experience.
- Postgraduate teaching qualifications.
- Evidence of experience in mentorship.
Aptitude
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a team
- Recognition of uncertainty and one's own limitations.
- Well-presented CV.
Desirable
- Information technology skills
- Leadership skills.
- Good time management.
Disposition
Essential
- Willingness to acquire management and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability in management and organisation.
- Desire to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Holds GMC Licence to Practice at time of application.
- ATLS (RCS) provider status or ETC
- ALS provider status (certified by ERC)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in Emergency Medicine or other evidence of academic and professional achievement.
- APLS/EPALS provider
- APLS / ATLS / ETC/ ALS instructor
- Relevant clinical and teaching courses.
- MRCEM exams undertaken
Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience following on from foundation training, of which at least 1 year in emergency medicine OR completed ACCS training equivalent. (ST3 and above equivalent). Up to date clinical knowledge.
- Everyday ED clinical procedural skills.
- Evidence of career progression.
- Willing to take part in clinical audit and research.
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
- A genuine interest in clinical education.
Desirable
- Previous experience as ED registrar.
- Evidence of completed audit projects
- Record of active participation in research.
- Presentations or publications
- Evidence of teaching experience.
- Postgraduate teaching qualifications.
- Evidence of experience in mentorship.
Aptitude
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a team
- Recognition of uncertainty and one's own limitations.
- Well-presented CV.
Desirable
- Information technology skills
- Leadership skills.
- Good time management.
Disposition
Essential
- Willingness to acquire management and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability in management and organisation.
- Desire to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine.
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).
