Job summary
Fellowships in Physician Response Unit & Emergency Medicine (4 months)
The PRU has been operational since 2001. It is a rapid response vehicle that is staffed by a doctor and a clinician from London Ambulance Service and responds to 999 calls in North-East London. The clinical focus of the PRU is to 'take the Emergency Department to the patient', providing high quality care for patients where they need it. The car is equipped with a range of diagnostic equipment and treatments enabling many conditions to be managed in the community.
These fellowship positions provide an opportunity for appointees to work in an innovative model of care providing Emergency Medicine to patients in the community on the Physician Response Unit. They will gain clinical and operational Community Emergency Medicine experience and skills by working as part of an emergency response team and will gain eligibility to undertake the Diploma of Immediate Medical Care (RCSEd). They will be part of a small team working to make a large difference to local patients, looking to enhance clinical care and experience through accessing community-based pathways and stream-lining emergency care. Alongside work on the Physician Response Unit, they will also gain experience by working in an Emergency Department and will have protected development opportunities in other related areas (Supported Professional Activity).
Main duties of the job
Fellows will undergo a period of training and supervised clinical working for several weeks followed by sign-off to work on the Physician Response Unit. They will then be responsible for the delivery of clinical care of patients that they attend and will be supported at all times by telephone access to a duty consultant in Pre-Hospital Care. They will be expected to practice within their own level of competence and training. They will also be expected to participate in clinical audit and governance work relating to the PRU and will be afforded opportunities to represent the service at local management and development fora.
The Fellows will cover a rota which provides clinical cover for the Physician Response Unit (10hr shift) and ED shifts (whole shift pattern). There will also be protected non-clinical days and it is anticipated that these will vary between supported professional activity (governance, audit) and focussed relevant clinical training opportunities.
The proportion of shifts will be approximately solely with the Physician Response Unit. All rotas will be compliant with trust junior doctor contracting requirements.
For further information contact:- Dr Sophie Mitchinson, Clinical Lead for Physician Response Unitsophieann.mitchinson@nhs.net
- Sam Atkinson, Associate General Manager, ED & Pre-Hospital Care at Barts Health NHS Trust at sam.atkinson2@nhs.net
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB / MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCEM
- Completion of core ACCS competences and ST3 EM training
Desirable
- FRCEM
- BSc/MSc
- MRCGP / MRCP
- DipIMC
- ATLS / ALS / EPLS
- MIMMS
Experience
Essential
- Must have completed the clinical fellowship with the service and signed off
- Appropriate for level of experience for an ST4- ST6
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community pathways
- Experience in prehospital care (e.g. sports or event medicine; ambulance shifts)
- Level 1 experience in emergency ultrasound
- Evidence of involvement in research projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience of clinical audit
- Appropriate experience of service improvement projects
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance activities
- Awareness of local and national healthcare strategy
- Interest in innovative models of care
- Interest in clinical leadership
Skills
Essential
- Team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient focused
- Able to work independently
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work closely with interdisciplinary colleagues
- Interested in teaching and learning
Other
Essential
- Shows a keen interest in the area of Pre-Hopsital Care and awareness of the role the PRU plays in community medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB / MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCEM
- Completion of core ACCS competences and ST3 EM training
Desirable
- FRCEM
- BSc/MSc
- MRCGP / MRCP
- DipIMC
- ATLS / ALS / EPLS
- MIMMS
Experience
Essential
- Must have completed the clinical fellowship with the service and signed off
- Appropriate for level of experience for an ST4- ST6
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community pathways
- Experience in prehospital care (e.g. sports or event medicine; ambulance shifts)
- Level 1 experience in emergency ultrasound
- Evidence of involvement in research projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience of clinical audit
- Appropriate experience of service improvement projects
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance activities
- Awareness of local and national healthcare strategy
- Interest in innovative models of care
- Interest in clinical leadership
Skills
Essential
- Team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient focused
- Able to work independently
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work closely with interdisciplinary colleagues
- Interested in teaching and learning
Other
Essential
- Shows a keen interest in the area of Pre-Hopsital Care and awareness of the role the PRU plays in community 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).
