Job summary
Emergency Medicine is evolving rapidly. The UK population is ageing and the number of older and vulnerable patients attending urgent and emergency services is increasing. There are well documented challenges to managing patient flow, reducing the length of time patients stay in EDs and keeping them safe when the service is under pressure. Our clinical experience and the evidence tells us that long periods in ED leads to increased morbidity and mortality, especially for older people with frailty.
At UHSussex we have a team of dynamic and enthusiastic colleagues, exploring different ways of working and addressing these challenges, and who are committed to making improvement. We are already improving flow and avoiding hospital admissions. We are not the finished article, but we are improving.
This post gives a higher specialty level resident doctor an opportunity to make a real difference to the care of older people with frailty in the emergency department.
This fellowship will involve working with patients, relatives, staff members and senior leaders in the geriatric and emergency medicine departments to develop and embed a toolkit and resources to guide the interprofessional workforce ensuring safe effective care for fail, elderly vulnerable patients. This toolkit would be accompanied by the development of an education package for emergency department staff.
Main duties of the job
The postholder has a unique opportunity to learn leadership skills in real life in one of the most challenging areas of NHS practice, with support from the BSMS leadership mentorship programme and a PG Certificate, plus supervision from both geriatric and emergency medicine consultants.
The leadership part of the job is 60% of the time, the postholder will also work clinically for 40% of their time.
This role will include:
- working with key stakeholders to develop a toolkit for the care of older people in the ED setting
- embedding the toolkit to guide the interprofessional workforce
- delivering an associated education package
- implementing other changes resulting from stakeholder engagement
- evaluating and disseminating changes
- working clinically across the emergency department and frailty SDEC to manage older people with frailty syndromes at a higher specialty training level (ST3-ST7)
- academic and personal development through completion of the bespoke BSMS/deanery leadership development programme, including PG certificate in Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning
Your expertise and experience will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
About us
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. Were here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
The postholder has a unique opportunity to learn leadership skills in real life in one of the most difficult areas of NHS practice with support from the BSMS leadership mentorship programme and PG Certificate, plus supervision from the both geriatric and emergency medicine consultants. The leadership part of the job is 60% of the time, the postholder will also work clinically for 40% of their time, with older people in the emergency department, to help them understand the issues and be part of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. Were here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
The postholder has a unique opportunity to learn leadership skills in real life in one of the most difficult areas of NHS practice with support from the BSMS leadership mentorship programme and PG Certificate, plus supervision from the both geriatric and emergency medicine consultants. The leadership part of the job is 60% of the time, the postholder will also work clinically for 40% of their time, with older people in the emergency department, to help them understand the issues and be part of the team.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCP/MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience of geriatric or emergency medicine at HST level (ST3-7)
- Able to complete a comprehensive geriatric assessment
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
- Experience of quality improvement projects
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCP/MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience of geriatric or emergency medicine at HST level (ST3-7)
- Able to complete a comprehensive geriatric assessment
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
- Experience of quality improvement projects
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
