Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow in PEM, at middle grade level or above (see person specification), to help take the department forward. The fellowship provides an excellent opportunity to develop a 'specialist interest' while gaining additional experience in PEM in a hospital that looks after a financially and ethnically diverse population.
This job will entail protected 20% of your time for Quality Improvement development within the Emergency Department. We are looking for a candidate who can deliver a significant quality improvement project within the Emergency Department. On appointment to this post, a discussion between the successful candidate and the supervisor would occur, to be able to prepare for a QI project that is both of interest to the candidate and the department.
Main duties of the job
Previous projects (as examples) that have been completed in the department include:
1. Becky Scanning project
2. Guideline project
3. Vitamin project
BWC offers bespoke QI training with support on how to deliver this through "Silver QI training" which the successful candidate would have available to them. This offers support and guidance for the candidate to be able to deliver the project successfully.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders will be an integral part of the clinical team and will carry out the following duties:
Reception, examination, diagnosis, resuscitation, treatment and management of patients in the Emergency Department until appropriate transfer to inpatient facility or discharge home. This includes both medical and trauma patients.
Running flow, safety and clinical decision making of department at night (0000-0800) when consultant is on-call from home.
Supervision of more junior medical staff in the Emergency Department.
Participation in the Trust Major Incident Procedure.
Participation in delivering teaching to undergraduate students attached to the Department.
Attendance at departmental meetings as appropriate.
Participation in annual NHS appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders will be an integral part of the clinical team and will carry out the following duties:
Reception, examination, diagnosis, resuscitation, treatment and management of patients in the Emergency Department until appropriate transfer to inpatient facility or discharge home. This includes both medical and trauma patients.
Running flow, safety and clinical decision making of department at night (0000-0800) when consultant is on-call from home.
Supervision of more junior medical staff in the Emergency Department.
Participation in the Trust Major Incident Procedure.
Participation in delivering teaching to undergraduate students attached to the Department.
Attendance at departmental meetings as appropriate.
Participation in annual NHS appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Success in one of the following: oMRCPCH oMCEM oMRCP oEquivalent qualification (eg FRACP)
Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: oMake the care or your patient your first concern oProtect and promote the health of patients and of the public oProvide a good standard of practice and care oTreat patients as individuals and respect their dignity oWork in partnership with patients oBe honest and open and act with integrity
- By the time of appointment, achievement of one of the following or equivalent; oLevel 1 training competences in Paediatrics. oCT1, CT2 & CT3 Acute Common Care Stem (ACCS) Emergency Medicine (EM) competences at Core Trainee level oEvidence of 36 months training at CT1, CT2 and CT3 level in the specialties that make up the ACCS and CT3 EM programme, but must include a minimum of 6 months in EM and a minimum of 3 months in specialties other than EM. If musculoskeletal has not been completed then a minimum of 9 months EM is required.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Competencies in acute paediatric care: Up-to-date APLS/EPALS Out of hours experience relevant to the job
- Relevant speciality clinical knowledge: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Clinical judgement: Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
- Clinical governance: oDemonstrates understanding of importance of risk management oTrack record of engaging in clinical governance oEvidence of active participation in audit oAware of own limitations and can demonstrate experience in learning from errors
- Research: oDemonstrates understanding of importance of research
Desirable
- APLS/EPALS instructor ATLS/ETC provider
- Has completed personal audits
- Evidence of degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, or additional evidence based medicine & e-learning modules
- Evidence of contribution to departmental guidelines.
- Evidence of active participation in research publications in peer review journals, presentations at academic meetings or poster presentations
- Instructor (or a recommendation for Instructor) status in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, ETC, EPALS, APLS) or equivalent course
- Evidence of receiving positive structured feedback for teaching
- Evidence of completion of a teaching course
- Management: Evidence of interest and experience in management and leadership
Commitment
Essential
- Learning & Personal Development: oDemonstrates interest and realistic insight into paediatric emergency medicine oUnderstanding & awareness of particular requirements & demands of working with children & their parents oDemonstrates reflective approach to practice & commitment to personal development
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to paediatrics and/or EM
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Success in one of the following: oMRCPCH oMCEM oMRCP oEquivalent qualification (eg FRACP)
Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: oMake the care or your patient your first concern oProtect and promote the health of patients and of the public oProvide a good standard of practice and care oTreat patients as individuals and respect their dignity oWork in partnership with patients oBe honest and open and act with integrity
- By the time of appointment, achievement of one of the following or equivalent; oLevel 1 training competences in Paediatrics. oCT1, CT2 & CT3 Acute Common Care Stem (ACCS) Emergency Medicine (EM) competences at Core Trainee level oEvidence of 36 months training at CT1, CT2 and CT3 level in the specialties that make up the ACCS and CT3 EM programme, but must include a minimum of 6 months in EM and a minimum of 3 months in specialties other than EM. If musculoskeletal has not been completed then a minimum of 9 months EM is required.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Competencies in acute paediatric care: Up-to-date APLS/EPALS Out of hours experience relevant to the job
- Relevant speciality clinical knowledge: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Clinical judgement: Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
- Clinical governance: oDemonstrates understanding of importance of risk management oTrack record of engaging in clinical governance oEvidence of active participation in audit oAware of own limitations and can demonstrate experience in learning from errors
- Research: oDemonstrates understanding of importance of research
Desirable
- APLS/EPALS instructor ATLS/ETC provider
- Has completed personal audits
- Evidence of degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, or additional evidence based medicine & e-learning modules
- Evidence of contribution to departmental guidelines.
- Evidence of active participation in research publications in peer review journals, presentations at academic meetings or poster presentations
- Instructor (or a recommendation for Instructor) status in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, ETC, EPALS, APLS) or equivalent course
- Evidence of receiving positive structured feedback for teaching
- Evidence of completion of a teaching course
- Management: Evidence of interest and experience in management and leadership
Commitment
Essential
- Learning & Personal Development: oDemonstrates interest and realistic insight into paediatric emergency medicine oUnderstanding & awareness of particular requirements & demands of working with children & their parents oDemonstrates reflective approach to practice & commitment to personal development
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to paediatrics and/or EM
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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