MERIT Doctor - BANK

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) Medical Emergency Response and Intervention Team (MERIT) is a doctor-paramedic team based in Sandwell. The service operates 24 hours a day and responds to emergencies within the region by road. Our principal workload is major trauma (including hyperacute transfer and retrieval), but the team also respond to selected medical emergencies.

In addition, MERIT plays an important role in the Trusts planned response to major incidents.

West Midlands Ambulance Service positively welcomes diversity and aims to be a truly inclusive place to work. We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

If you wish to discuss and adjustments that you may need for the role of the assessment process prior to your application, then please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to appoint established specialists in the field of prehospital emergency medicine who will deliver expert clinical care and act as leaders in the domains of quality improvement, education, patient safety and clinical governance.

Successful applicants will play a key role in developing the clinical service in keeping with our vision of delivering the highest levels of clinical care in prehospital emergency medicine to the people of the West Midlands.

If this position involves a regulated activity it will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both

Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, all applicants are required to cover the cost of the check. The cost of £42.50 for an enhanced check is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted. Upon receipt of your DBS you will then be required to sign up to the DBS online update service.

About us

We do endeavour to respond to all candidates on an individual basis. Therefore we do ask for your co-operation and patience whilst the short listing process takes place. After the closing date please ensure you check your emails (including junk mail) regularly as contact is usually made via this method.

We are proud to offer flexible working options to support our colleagues to have a greater choice in when, where and how they work. During your interview we will explore this with you and discuss your individual needs and how this could be facilitated for this role to benefit patient experience, service delivery and the work-life balance of colleagues.

The Trust is proud to support our Armed Forces community and have signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers.

Date posted

21 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£900 to £1,200 a day - Day Shift £900 / Night Shift £1200

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9217-080-23-24

Job locations

Westmidlands Ambulance Service

Shidas Lane

Oldbury

West Midlands

B69 2GR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The over-arching duties and responsibilities of this post are;

To deliver expert pre-hospital care

To be prepared to provide medical expert input in the response to a major incident across a range of possible roles

To support the development and training of MERIT paramedics and sub-specialty PHEM trainees on attachment with the service

To engage constructively with the services clinical governance system

To practice in accordance with local standards, protocols and operating procedures as well as the principles of Good Medical Practice as described by the General Medical Council (GMC)

To demonstrate engagement with continuing professional development relevant to prehospital emergency medicine

The specific duties and responsibilities for this post include:

The immediate response to emergency calls.

Work to, understand and adhere to Clinical Governance requirements of WMAS Trust supported by the MERIT Clinical Lead.

Provide immediate health input to the initial assessment of the scene to meet the needs of the patient, the Ambulance and Health Services, including casualty confirmation, triage and management.

Participation as part of a crew in the provision of care, assistance and support as appropriate to patients with illness, injury, impaired mobility or any other physical or mental handicap.

The lifting and carrying of patients, e.g. up and down stairs, in and out of their homes, from the scene of incidents, to and from the casualty clearing area or transport platform using appropriate lifting devices.

The transfer of patients from bed-to-stretcher, chair-to-chair or similar, both in and out of hospital.

Assessment and diagnosis of patients conditions to provide effective use of equipment and medications supplied to offer treatment appropriate to the patients needs.

Undertake the role of Medical Advisor at large/major incidents until relieved by a more senior/appropriately trained doctor (e.g. one of the commissioned WMAS Medical Advisors).

Responsible for appropriate choice of destination based on patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and regional distribution matrices such as the Trauma Triage Tool and WMAS mass casualty distribution plan.

The handing over of patients to appropriate staff on arrival at treatment centres, ensuring as far as practicable, the safety, comfort and well-being of patients; acting in a courteous and sympathetic manner.

Presentation of a smart appearance incorporating current regulations relating to the wearing of uniforms and personal protective equipment in line with current West Midlands Ambulance Service policy and safety requirements

Maintain GMC registration, appraisal and revalidation as required by the GMC and follow the principles of the GMCs Good Medical Practice.

Where indicated, provide anaesthesia and deliver emergency surgical procedures in line with policy directed by the MERIT Clinical Lead.

Maintain communications with the Regional Coordination Centre (incorporating the Incident Command Desk, Regional Trauma Desk and Air Operations Desk) utilising the current radios and systems in place.

Ensure documentation to support patient care is completed in line with Trust Policy and Procedures.

Adherence to the code of conduct, operational instructions, quality procedures and other verbal or written instructions set out by West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust currently or in the future.

The accurate maintenance of all records as required by WMAS.

Participate in the organisation and provision of selection and training of new staff.

Undertake mentoring of new staff.

Undertake work based training and operational assessment of all MERIT staff to ensure competence and appropriate development. The accurate completion of training and development documentation as required.

Maintain systems in accordance with current WMAS/MERIT policies and procedures at base level.

Undertake an annual review process with the Clinical Lead or nominated doctor and provide evidence to support all areas of practice.

Support research and audit projects.

Assist in all base domestic and admin duties including daily checks and cleaning where appropriate.

Contribute to risk management processes as required. Staff will be required to demonstrate safe working practices in accordance with the European Working Time Directive alongside both primary employer and WMAS rules.

These specific duties may be subject to alteration on occasion following consultation with postholders.

If successful, the postholder will be expected to undertake an induction period following their appointment.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

WMAS MERIT Clinical Lead

WMAS MERIT Deputy Clinical Lead

Senior Operations Manager: MERIT and Enhanced Care

WMAS Critical care paramedics (trainees and qualified)

WMAS MERIT Doctors

West Midlands Regional Trauma Network

Other regional prehospital services