Clinical Fellow ST1/2 in A&E

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

SHO Clinical fellow in Emergency Medicine with 25% non clinical time:

EducationResearchSimulationTraumaLeadership

Emergency Medicine is evolving rapidly. At UHS Eastern Sites (RSCH and PRH) we are ahead of the game with a team of dynamic and enthusiastic colleagues, exploring different ways of working and expanding our departments, services and staff. We are not the finished article, but in the UK, we are leading the way.

We treat 130,000 patients a year from Code Red polytrauma patients brought in by our HEMS doctors to patients with minor injuries. Our close links with Brighton and Sussex Medical School means you can also inspire new generations of doctors with the excitement of what we do.

We have 24/7 consultant/specialist grade delivered care and uniquely have found a way to make this sustainable. We self-roster with an annualised 42/52-week contract which allows flexibility as well as internal cover and compensation for shift overruns. We are developing a sustainable workforce able to enjoy delivering care not just now but also in 20 years' time. We welcome applications from those with interests outside the hospital clinical space, for example in pre-hospital medicine, research and education as our flexible rota can accommodate unusual rota patterns.

Main duties of the job

The year long posts (FT or LTFT) come with 25% dedicated non-clinical time to work on projects within the Emergency Department. Future projects could be tailored depending on personal career needs/interest/development of training after discussion with the lead for the ED Clinical Fellow programme.

Examples of current and previous Fellow projects:

  1. Education -(in conjunction with Brighton and Sussex Medical School).Direct supervision and teaching of 3rd and 5th year medical students both in the Emergency Department at RSCH and also at the Medical School mapped to their curriculum. Fellows who do a second year are eligible for a PG Cert in Medical Education.
  2. Simulation- in situ multidisciplinary simulation of Advanced/Code Red adult and paediatric trauma calls. 1:1 SPEED Emergency Medicine scenarios for SHO and SpR's. In situ simulation to 'stress test' equipment and pathways for paediatric emergencies. Designing and running simulation for ACCS/ HST regional training days to include a major incident MAJAX day. National and International conference presentations.

    These posts can be less than full time or full time. Shifts are worked in an annualised way with flexible rostering using @healthrota software. Prior to starting in post doctors liaise with the rota team regarding the days they want off. The rotas are then built around their requirements as well as those of our patients.

The job description provides further examples.

About us

In addition, the rotas create efficient use of staffing so that there are not the fluctuations in numbers that happens with traditional templating systems. The three actually go hand in hand because we believe that if you improve staff welfare and job satisfaction then you improve patient care, all whilst improving efficiency.The rota works via a fundamentally different way of staffing doctors - via an annualisation system. Full allowance of annual leave, study leave and bank holidays (whether worked on bank holidays or not) are allowed for in the annualisation calculations. This calculates a set number of clinical shifts, which have to be worked over the year. This allows for greater flexibility than standard rosters. Weekend frequency is no more than 4 in 9 weekends but with compensatory time off during the week.

The full time jobs are 48 hours. 3 hours non-rostered time is included for work to include audit, quality improvement projects as well as traditional teaching.

These jobs are designed to support post-FY2 doctors to do clinical work but with non-clinical paid time to facilitate job sustainability and satisfaction. It is great for those wishing to take some time out after FY2 who want flexibility, stability, training, supervision, a study budget as well as GMC revalidation but do not yet want to commit to a training programme. They are also great for people who want to take some time out of a formal training programme where they have dedicated non-clinical time.

Date posted

10 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £37,068 - £57,570 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

MWRSCHEMSHO-001-A

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The rota and the clinical fellow jobs in A&E have won recent RCEM quality improvement prizes and a HSJ highly commended prize in the workforce category and were shortlisted for the BMJ innovation prize. They are used by exemplars by NHS Improvement, HEE (Health Education England) and Deloitte for solving the NHS staffing crisis.

The BMA made a video about these jobs as an exemplar of good practice.

BSUH was awarded the first place Emergency Training Department of the Year by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine in 2018.

The Health Service Journal (HSJ) awarded BSUH this initiative the Acute Services Redesign winner for 2018. Registrars do not do single clerking but reviews, and traditional clerking.

Desirable attributes for the postholder

Ideally you have decided on EM as your preferred career or be in an allied specialty with an interest in Emergency Medicine & education. Alternatively, you will have done F2 and looking for a new experience before deciding what you would like to do. You will have an active interest in improving the quality of care within the Trust. You will be capable of managing projects both independently and under supervision and be skilled at team working. Regular supervision meetings with a training Consultant will help you shape your future career.

The BSUH Emergency Department is keen to promote subspecialty interests and the Consultant body has expertise in education, simulation, trauma, pre-hospital medicine, ultrasound and toxicology. The consultants also run courses for FRCEM primary and FRCEM within the department and externally. We will be happy to mentor successful applicants in these subspecialty topics.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The rota and the clinical fellow jobs in A&E have won recent RCEM quality improvement prizes and a HSJ highly commended prize in the workforce category and were shortlisted for the BMJ innovation prize. They are used by exemplars by NHS Improvement, HEE (Health Education England) and Deloitte for solving the NHS staffing crisis.

The BMA made a video about these jobs as an exemplar of good practice.

BSUH was awarded the first place Emergency Training Department of the Year by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine in 2018.

The Health Service Journal (HSJ) awarded BSUH this initiative the Acute Services Redesign winner for 2018. Registrars do not do single clerking but reviews, and traditional clerking.

Desirable attributes for the postholder

Ideally you have decided on EM as your preferred career or be in an allied specialty with an interest in Emergency Medicine & education. Alternatively, you will have done F2 and looking for a new experience before deciding what you would like to do. You will have an active interest in improving the quality of care within the Trust. You will be capable of managing projects both independently and under supervision and be skilled at team working. Regular supervision meetings with a training Consultant will help you shape your future career.

The BSUH Emergency Department is keen to promote subspecialty interests and the Consultant body has expertise in education, simulation, trauma, pre-hospital medicine, ultrasound and toxicology. The consultants also run courses for FRCEM primary and FRCEM within the department and externally. We will be happy to mentor successful applicants in these subspecialty topics.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Completion of F2 training
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Completion of F2 training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Workforce

Medical Workforce

uhsussex.medical.hr@nhs.net

01273696955

Date posted

10 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £37,068 - £57,570 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

MWRSCHEMSHO-001-A

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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