Job summary
The successful candidate will play a major role in the modernisation of the emergency care pathway following the introduction of the national Clinical Quality Indicators and through an extensive programme of development in the Trusts and health economy emergency flow improvement programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for beginning the expansion of emergency provision at the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital. We recognise the need to invest in our staff and support specialist skill development.
You will have excellent clinical skills and the ability to lead on the shop floor. You will be expected to be active in the teaching and supervision of all multi-disciplinary staff. We wish to continue to build our reputation as well as advancing standards of clinical care that are at the cutting edge of our specialty. We are looking for applicants who will contribute towards this and who will help us to drive the development of modern emergency care in our local health community.
Main duties of the job
Your job will have variety and challenge delivering care between our two unique hospital sites. You will find a great balance of a busy extended Trauma Unit seeing a case mix of complex major trauma being distant from our Regional Major Trauma Centre and you will also work in a rural setting with the ability to develop extended clinical skills and lead an established composite workforce.
The Cumberland Infirmary sitehas annual footfall of approximately 55'000 pts per year (11,000 Paeds cases). The department has a co-located OOH GP service run by Cumbria Health On Call (CHOC). We run an active Clinical fellowship programme and our trainee ACP programme has received national acclaim. Three of the Consultants contribute to the NHS England Clinical Educator programme, and other Consultant interests include Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine and Education/Simulation.
We have flexibility within our job plans to accommodate candidates with unique skill sets, so whether it's Simulation, Research, Intensive Care, PHEM or Paediatrics we want you and will value your special interests.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in Emergency Medicine or evidence of equivalent competency
- MRCP (UK or equivalent)
- Fellow of College of Emergency Medicine
- Full GMC Registration
- European Community Rights
- Provider status at ALS, ATLS and either PALS or APLS
Desirable
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- Subspeciality training in Paediatrics
- Interest in developing use of Ultrasound (FAST)
- Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS/ETC
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Emergency Medicine
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
- An interest in developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals.
- Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
- Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- Qualifications in Leadership, management or quality improvement
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
- Team loyalty
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
- Confident approach without being arrogant
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional/Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Participation in on call and emergency cover
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in Emergency Medicine or evidence of equivalent competency
- MRCP (UK or equivalent)
- Fellow of College of Emergency Medicine
- Full GMC Registration
- European Community Rights
- Provider status at ALS, ATLS and either PALS or APLS
Desirable
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- Subspeciality training in Paediatrics
- Interest in developing use of Ultrasound (FAST)
- Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS/ETC
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Emergency Medicine
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
- An interest in developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals.
- Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
- Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- Qualifications in Leadership, management or quality improvement
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
- Team loyalty
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
- Confident approach without being arrogant
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional/Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Participation in on call and emergency cover
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
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).
