Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+ equivalent) Out of Programme Experience in Emergency Medicine and Palliative Medicine, based at the RDH site.
This is a fixed-term, 12 month posts and is an excellent opportunity. Any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs.
The RDH Emergency Department currently operates over two areas - the emergency department and a Blue Urgent Treatment Centre to provide excellent care for the patients in our community.
Main duties of the job
- Maintaining the highest clinical standards in the management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
- Expected to prioritise and time-manage effectively according to the activity of the department and to utilise appropriately the available senior staff for advice.
- Participation in the 24 hour Emergency Department rota.
- Encouraged to complete work based place assessments for their own development.
- Participation in ED specific teaching, training and support depending on career aspirations.
- Taking the role of Team Leader in the management of patients with major injury or illness within the department.
- Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Emergency Nurse Practitioners including clinical work, time keeping and documentation.
- Teaching of Junior Medical Staff, Medical Students and Emergency Nurse Practitioners in the clinical setting.
- Assist to maintain the flow of patients through the department.
- Be responsible for the management of the Emergency inpatients (Ward 101).
- Undertake other responsibilities by mutual agreement with the Consultants as part of continuing professional development and clinical governance.
- Opportunity to participate in Audit.
- Designated Educational Supervisor for the duration of the post
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:
o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Senior Clinical Fellow appointment in Emergency Medicine at the Royal Derby Hospital. The post will include an approximately 50:50 split of both clinical experience in the Emergency Department at the Royal Derby Hospital and dedicated time in palliative medicine. The post is intended to provide the clinician with Palliative Medicine experience and training. The post would be ideal for those who are a higher specialist trainee and seeking to improve their knowledge and experience in Palliative medicine.
The department has a strong track record in supporting a wide range of trainees. Our range of innovative workforce solutions coupled with education, mentorship and support have received national recognition, including RCEM Clinical Team of the Year in 2017. This experience will be fully utilised to ensure that each successful applicant has individual support to ensure that their career aspirations are achieved. As part of this there will be a designated Educational Supervisor for the duration of the post. We would encourage the post holder to complete work based placed assessments to allow documentation of their own development. From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the 24 hour Emergency Department rota with flexibility to accommodate individual personal requirements.
The appointee will be expected to work as part of a team with a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of emergency clinical care. Active participation in internal supporting professional activities such as Departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit is essential.
The post is initially offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months, at the end of which the appointee will return to their training programme. The appointee will initially be entitled to 27 to 32 days annual leave per annum, plus 8 Bank Holidays, dependent on experience (based on a 5 day working week).
Please note, we will be unable to offer individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Senior Clinical Fellow appointment in Emergency Medicine at the Royal Derby Hospital. The post will include an approximately 50:50 split of both clinical experience in the Emergency Department at the Royal Derby Hospital and dedicated time in palliative medicine. The post is intended to provide the clinician with Palliative Medicine experience and training. The post would be ideal for those who are a higher specialist trainee and seeking to improve their knowledge and experience in Palliative medicine.
The department has a strong track record in supporting a wide range of trainees. Our range of innovative workforce solutions coupled with education, mentorship and support have received national recognition, including RCEM Clinical Team of the Year in 2017. This experience will be fully utilised to ensure that each successful applicant has individual support to ensure that their career aspirations are achieved. As part of this there will be a designated Educational Supervisor for the duration of the post. We would encourage the post holder to complete work based placed assessments to allow documentation of their own development. From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the 24 hour Emergency Department rota with flexibility to accommodate individual personal requirements.
The appointee will be expected to work as part of a team with a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of emergency clinical care. Active participation in internal supporting professional activities such as Departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit is essential.
The post is initially offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months, at the end of which the appointee will return to their training programme. The appointee will initially be entitled to 27 to 32 days annual leave per annum, plus 8 Bank Holidays, dependent on experience (based on a 5 day working week).
Please note, we will be unable to offer individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCEM intermediate
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice on application
- ALS provider
- ATLS/ETC certification
- APLS or PALS certification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Successfully completed ST3 year (or equivalent) of Emergency Medicine training (ie EM HST 4-6)
- Completed at least five years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Desirable
- Experience at Tier 4 level
- Demonstrate an interest in palliative medicine e.g. QIP, learning
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
Language Experience
Essential
- applicants to have demonstrable skills in written & spoken English that are adequate to enable highly effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge is up to date & is safe to practice
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
- Demonstrable experience of the "Top 20" acute medical presentations & their management
Desirable
- Evidence of previous involvement with palliative medicine
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making
- Demonstrable influencing and team working skills in a multi-professional environment.
- Promotes equality & diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCEM intermediate
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice on application
- ALS provider
- ATLS/ETC certification
- APLS or PALS certification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Successfully completed ST3 year (or equivalent) of Emergency Medicine training (ie EM HST 4-6)
- Completed at least five years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Desirable
- Experience at Tier 4 level
- Demonstrate an interest in palliative medicine e.g. QIP, learning
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
Language Experience
Essential
- applicants to have demonstrable skills in written & spoken English that are adequate to enable highly effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge is up to date & is safe to practice
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
- Demonstrable experience of the "Top 20" acute medical presentations & their management
Desirable
- Evidence of previous involvement with palliative medicine
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making
- Demonstrable influencing and team working skills in a multi-professional environment.
- Promotes equality & diversity
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).
