Job summary
**PLEASE NOTE DUE TO A LARGE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, THIS ADVERT WILL NOW CLOSE ON 16/08/23**
This vacancy is for the newly instated Specialist Doctor Grade. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades or equivalent level.
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has produced statement for reinstatement of the Associate Specialist grade or equivalent in September 2018. Following negotiations with the NHS Employers and the BMA the Specialist grade was introduced in April 2021 in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
In recognition of the fundamental role that SAS doctors hold in the delivery of high quality, safe medical care for patients, a charter for staff, associate specialist and specialty doctors was published in England. Similar charters jointly produced by the BMA and the NHS in the devolved nations have also been accepted.
The successful candidate will contribute to emergency care across the Emergency Care Group, and will work as a part of the Emergency Department team with a full shift rota.
Main duties of the job
- To maintain the highest clinical standards in emergency medicine
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression
- Demonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical Practice
- Provides safe and effective care for critically ill patients for all ages with specialist help and guidance
- To lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patients
- Evaluates and instigates initial management of safeguarding concerns
About us
We care because:
- We always put the patient first.
- Everyone counts - we treat each other with courtesy, honesty, respect and dignity.
- Committed to quality and continuously improving patient experience.
- Always caring and compassionate.
- Responsible and accountable for our actions - taking pride in our work.
- Encouraging and valuing our diverse staff and rewarding ability and innovation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The complete Job description / Person Specification and Job plan for this post can be found in the documents attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The complete Job description / Person Specification and Job plan for this post can be found in the documents attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
- Must meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Emergency Medicine
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
Desirable
- Minimum of 1 year experience in UK Emergency Department as middle grade or above.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
- Must meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Emergency Medicine
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
Desirable
- Minimum of 1 year experience in UK Emergency Department as middle grade or above.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
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).
