Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and innovative Specialist Grade / GP Practitioner with an interest in Emergency Medicine to work in the Emergency Department at Royal Derby Hospital. This role may suit a General Practitioner looking for a new challenge
The successful applicant will work as an integral member of our multidisciplinary team, comprising of nursing staff, advanced clinical practitioners, junior and senior clinical fellows and IMT doctors along with our substantive Consultant Physicians in Emergency Medicine.
SDEC is the provision of same day care for patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital. Under this care model, patients presenting at hospital with relevant conditions can be rapidly assessed, diagnosed and treated without being admitted to a ward, and if clinically safe to do so will go home the same day their care is provided.
You will have the opportunity to manage a range of acute medical problems and to develop your clinical leadership within these areas. This includes developing medical SDEC specific clinical pathways to complement those already in operation and play a key role in the interface between Acute Medicine and primary care.
Main duties of the job
The major roles of the successful candidate will include (but not be limited to):
- Working alongside other members of the Emergency Medicine multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality healthcare in the Emergency Department
- An Interface role between primary care and secondary care looking at how we can move towards frictionless care
- Developing clinical pathways which span the primary care/secondary care interface
- Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement within the Emergency Department
- Contributing to the ongoing education of the multidisciplinary team within the Emergency Department
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in assessment, diagnosis and management of medical patients presenting to Medical Same Day Emergency Care
- Development of services and pathways across the primary and secondary care interface and between UTC and acute medicine
- Provide senior support to medical trainees and advanced clinical practitioners
- To actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and departmental meetings
- Provide teaching and education for medical and nursing staff on Medical Same Day Emergency Care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in assessment, diagnosis and management of medical patients presenting to Medical Same Day Emergency Care
- Development of services and pathways across the primary and secondary care interface and between UTC and acute medicine
- Provide senior support to medical trainees and advanced clinical practitioners
- To actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and departmental meetings
- Provide teaching and education for medical and nursing staff on Medical Same Day Emergency Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable
- CCT in General Practice OR Registered on GMC specialist register with licence to practice.
- MRCGP
- MRCEM
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained either part time or through Less Than Full Time Training) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
- A minimum of 6 years' experience in the Specialty Doctor/SAS Grade or equivalent in the Acute Medicine specialty or similar specialty
- Experience working in emergency, urgent or acute care in the NHS independently
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Experience in leading quality improvement
- Experience working within General Practice
- Experience working in emergency medicine, acute medicine or SDEC
- Completed training in General Practice
- Experience in developing new patient services and pathways
Education & teaching experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates across the multiprofessional team
- Experience of supervising doctors in training in the workplace
Desirable
- Further qualification in Medical Education (e.g. PGCert, PGDip, MMedEd)
Audit/Research experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable
- Previous experience with research recruitmnt
- GCP certification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable
- CCT in General Practice OR Registered on GMC specialist register with licence to practice.
- MRCGP
- MRCEM
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained either part time or through Less Than Full Time Training) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
- A minimum of 6 years' experience in the Specialty Doctor/SAS Grade or equivalent in the Acute Medicine specialty or similar specialty
- Experience working in emergency, urgent or acute care in the NHS independently
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Experience in leading quality improvement
- Experience working within General Practice
- Experience working in emergency medicine, acute medicine or SDEC
- Completed training in General Practice
- Experience in developing new patient services and pathways
Education & teaching experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates across the multiprofessional team
- Experience of supervising doctors in training in the workplace
Desirable
- Further qualification in Medical Education (e.g. PGCert, PGDip, MMedEd)
Audit/Research experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable
- Previous experience with research recruitmnt
- GCP certification
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).
