Job summary
This post is a 2 year rotation through emergency and critical care medicine, including a funded MSc in Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine
The post will include a funded 2-year Diploma in Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine at Queen Mary University of London. This course is designed for doctors who wish to develop a sub-speciality interest in resuscitation medicine. It will appeal to trainees in emergency, acute, pre-hospital and intensive care medicine, and anaesthesia. This is an online course with an international faculty of leading experts in their fields. The content and learning will parallel professional examinations in Emergency Medicine but will take the student to a higher level than fellowship in this area. Further information is available on the QMUL website. The successful applicants will have access to a dedicated ultrasound training facility and free attendance at up to three simulation resuscitation days each year (in addition to departmental training). Students will have full access to QMUL teaching facilities.
For further details please contact:
Prof Tim Harris, Professor of Emergency Medicine on tim.harris3@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Clinical work in the ED, CDU and ICU/HDU/Anaesthesia compatible with level of experience and training; but including being a middle grade or senior clinician in the ED/HDU for night shifts (consultant cover on call 2200-0800)
The post holder will join the emergency medicine and critical care middle grade rosters with a proportion of evening, weekend and night work
Administrative work such as review and follow up of abnormal results
Assessment, treatment and referral or discharge of patients attending the emergency department, training and supervision of more junior doctors
This job description is not an exhaustive statement of the scope of the job, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the position.
The post holder will carry out these duties as an employee and service provider, with close regard to Equal Opportunities legislation.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have minimum at least three years medical postgraduate training, including 12 months Emergency Medicine and 6 months in any of acute medicine, anaesthesia or critical care. The applicant must have the ability to diagnose, treat and appropriately refer or discharge patients presenting to the adult resuscitation, cubicles or injuries area of the ED. The following competencies comprise a list the majority of which the post holder would be expected to have achieved before being appointed. Those not achieved at the time of appointment should be acquired under the supervision of the Consultants in Emergency Medicine while in post:
Assessment, treatment and stabilization of critically ill patients, anterior Nasal Pack, arterial line insertion, bag valve mask ventilation and laryngeal mask insertion, chest drain insertion, CPAP and NIV, cauterization (Littles Area), central (femoral, subclavian and internal jugular) line insertion under ultrasound guidance, chest drain insertion, DCR, mechanical ventilation, reduction of dislocated joints, external pacing, venous peripheral line insertion, reduction of fractures, inopressor infusion, intraosseous needle insertion, intubation of a cardiac arrest patient (RSI an advantage), knee aspiration, log roll, nail bed repair, nail removal & trephine, pleural aspiration, reduction pulled elbow, regional anesthesia (ring block, femoral block, 3 in 1 block, supraclavicular block, haematoma block), level 1 ultrasound as defined by RCEM, suprapubic & urethral catheter insertion, pharmacological control of an agitated patient (as per NICE guidelines), procedural sedation in adults, trauma team / resuscitation team / cardiac arrest leader experience.
The duties of the post are subject to review from time to time in the light of changing requirements of the service. The post holder may be asked to perform exceptional irregular commitments outside of normal rostered duties as are essential to maintain the emergency medical service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have minimum at least three years medical postgraduate training, including 12 months Emergency Medicine and 6 months in any of acute medicine, anaesthesia or critical care. The applicant must have the ability to diagnose, treat and appropriately refer or discharge patients presenting to the adult resuscitation, cubicles or injuries area of the ED. The following competencies comprise a list the majority of which the post holder would be expected to have achieved before being appointed. Those not achieved at the time of appointment should be acquired under the supervision of the Consultants in Emergency Medicine while in post:
Assessment, treatment and stabilization of critically ill patients, anterior Nasal Pack, arterial line insertion, bag valve mask ventilation and laryngeal mask insertion, chest drain insertion, CPAP and NIV, cauterization (Littles Area), central (femoral, subclavian and internal jugular) line insertion under ultrasound guidance, chest drain insertion, DCR, mechanical ventilation, reduction of dislocated joints, external pacing, venous peripheral line insertion, reduction of fractures, inopressor infusion, intraosseous needle insertion, intubation of a cardiac arrest patient (RSI an advantage), knee aspiration, log roll, nail bed repair, nail removal & trephine, pleural aspiration, reduction pulled elbow, regional anesthesia (ring block, femoral block, 3 in 1 block, supraclavicular block, haematoma block), level 1 ultrasound as defined by RCEM, suprapubic & urethral catheter insertion, pharmacological control of an agitated patient (as per NICE guidelines), procedural sedation in adults, trauma team / resuscitation team / cardiac arrest leader experience.
The duties of the post are subject to review from time to time in the light of changing requirements of the service. The post holder may be asked to perform exceptional irregular commitments outside of normal rostered duties as are essential to maintain the emergency medical service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB MS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- ALS
Desirable
- MRCEM OR MRCP OR FRCA
- ALS instructor status, APLS
- Level 1 ultrasound
- ATLS
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 3 years medical postgraduate training
- 12 months experience in Emergency Medicine
- Experience in any of acute medicine, anaesthesia or critical care or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience & interest in academic medicine
- Medical knowledge commensurate with grade
Desirable
- Trauma centre experience
- Clinical experience in intensive care and anaesthesia
- Previous experience of teaching
- Experience working as a senior trainee in emergency medicine
- Completion of audits
- Working Knowledge of procedural sedation
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit / quality improvement activity.
Desirable
- Research experience is an advantage
- GCP training an advantage and should be completed prior to taking up post
- Paper presentation at conference or publication
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisation skills and time management.
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for academic and evidence based
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB MS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- ALS
Desirable
- MRCEM OR MRCP OR FRCA
- ALS instructor status, APLS
- Level 1 ultrasound
- ATLS
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 3 years medical postgraduate training
- 12 months experience in Emergency Medicine
- Experience in any of acute medicine, anaesthesia or critical care or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience & interest in academic medicine
- Medical knowledge commensurate with grade
Desirable
- Trauma centre experience
- Clinical experience in intensive care and anaesthesia
- Previous experience of teaching
- Experience working as a senior trainee in emergency medicine
- Completion of audits
- Working Knowledge of procedural sedation
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit / quality improvement activity.
Desirable
- Research experience is an advantage
- GCP training an advantage and should be completed prior to taking up post
- Paper presentation at conference or publication
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisation skills and time management.
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for academic and evidence based
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).
