The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor in Accident & Emergency

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Job summary

Join our dynamic Emergency Medicine Team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital!

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is excited to invite applications for the position ofSpecialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Why Join Us?

  • Collaborative team environment: Work alongside a robust team of 15 Specialty Doctors, a full tier at ST1 level, and 11 experienced Consultants.
  • State-of-the-Art facilities: Our Emergency Department (ED) sees approximately 105,000 attendances annually, with 25% being children. The ED is located at the forefront of the hospital and has recently undergone significant refurbishments, including:
    • An Integrated Urgent Treatment Centre
    • Refurbished SAS/MG offices
    • New and improved flooring throughout the department
    • An updated Tannoy system
    • A refurbished Minors' assessment area with dedicated treatment chairs and assessment trolleys

Your role and development:

  • Innovative digital journey: Be a part of our digital transformation with the implementation of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system by the end of 2024.
  • Professional growth: We are committed to supporting your career development, including assistance with your CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) application.
  • Relocation package: We offer a comprehensive relocation package for successful candidates to help you settle in comfortably.

Main duties of the job

  • Manage the Emergency Department and the team as a whole.
  • Assess, investigate and treat patients presenting to the ED and make appropriate decisions regarding referral or discharge in a timely manner.
  • Resuscitate, diagnose and initiate treatment of all emergencies.
  • Lead the trauma and cardiac arrest teams.
  • To work in all areas of the ED (Majors, Minors, Paeds ED, Resus & RAT).
  • Assist, train and supervise ST/GP-VTS/FY2 trainees, Trust doctors, ENPs and ANPs in Emergency Medicine; report concerns to the Duty Consultant.
  • Liaise with the nursing shift manager and other nursing staff to organise the allocation of work and ensure smooth running of the department.

Join us at The Princess Alexandra Hospital and make a difference in Emergency Medicine. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team in a dynamic and rewarding environment!

About us

  • Comprehensive services: Located in Harlow, Essex, The Princess Alexandra Hospital is a 501-bedded District General Hospital providing a wide range of acute and specialist services. We employ over 4000 people and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire. We have a very exciting future, over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand-new hospital.
  • Commitment to excellence: We are dedicated to the core principles of the NHS, ensuring our services meet the health needs of everyone and are free at the point of delivery.
  • Patient-centered care: We shape our services around the needs of all patients, promoting the greatest level of understanding and accessibility1.
  • Award-winning care: The hospital has been recognized for its outstanding work, including receiving a prestigious international accolade for improving outcomes for patients with sepsis. Additionally, we celebrate our dedicated staff through our annual "Amazing People Awards".

Details

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6372333-UEC-C

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is for 11 sessions per week. One of these 11 sessions per week is allocated to supporting professional activities (SPA). Based on educational needs, careers aspirations and progress, the post holder may have the opportunity to enrol onto the CESR Fellowship Programme in EmergencyMedicine through which 3 months every year may be granted to give experience in other acute specialties like Paediatrics, Acute Medicine, ITU and Anaesthetics (the doctor will still be required to do night shifts and weekends in ED). This programme would enable the post holder to develop the competences required for CESR application to enter the Specialist Register. The work pattern of all our Doctors has been recently revised to fit the rules and regulations of new deal contract for Junior Doctors. The rota comprises of a 21 weeks rolling rota with 1 in 3 weekends and includes out of hours and night shifts. The work pattern consists of 4 different shifts: 0800-1600, 1300-2200, 1600-0000 and 2200-0815 hrs.

Clinical working hours will average around 40 hours per week across the period of the rota. The rota may be revised periodically as per the terms and conditions and the requirements of the department. The post holder may be asked to work extra hours in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances such as in the event of a major incident. The aim of this post is to improve the care of patients attending the Emergency Department and to enhance the supervision and support of junior medical staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is for 11 sessions per week. One of these 11 sessions per week is allocated to supporting professional activities (SPA). Based on educational needs, careers aspirations and progress, the post holder may have the opportunity to enrol onto the CESR Fellowship Programme in EmergencyMedicine through which 3 months every year may be granted to give experience in other acute specialties like Paediatrics, Acute Medicine, ITU and Anaesthetics (the doctor will still be required to do night shifts and weekends in ED). This programme would enable the post holder to develop the competences required for CESR application to enter the Specialist Register. The work pattern of all our Doctors has been recently revised to fit the rules and regulations of new deal contract for Junior Doctors. The rota comprises of a 21 weeks rolling rota with 1 in 3 weekends and includes out of hours and night shifts. The work pattern consists of 4 different shifts: 0800-1600, 1300-2200, 1600-0000 and 2200-0815 hrs.

Clinical working hours will average around 40 hours per week across the period of the rota. The rota may be revised periodically as per the terms and conditions and the requirements of the department. The post holder may be asked to work extra hours in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances such as in the event of a major incident. The aim of this post is to improve the care of patients attending the Emergency Department and to enhance the supervision and support of junior medical staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registered
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCEM or FRCEM Primary

Desirable

  • FRCEM or equivalent MRCP, MRCS

Eligibility

Essential

  • Post-qualification experience including within Emergency Medicine

Desirable

  • Registrar level experience in Emergency Medicine
  • Experience in Paediatrics/Acute Medicine/ITU/Anaesthesia
  • Previous NHS experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registered
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCEM or FRCEM Primary

Desirable

  • FRCEM or equivalent MRCP, MRCS

Eligibility

Essential

  • Post-qualification experience including within Emergency Medicine

Desirable

  • Registrar level experience in Emergency Medicine
  • Experience in Paediatrics/Acute Medicine/ITU/Anaesthesia
  • Previous NHS experience

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director - Emergency Department

Dr Gnana Singaravadivel

gnanavadivel.singaravadivel@nhs.net

01279444455

Details

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6372333-UEC-C

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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