Job summary
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here's more about the role and what we are looking for:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Specialist in Emergency Medicine posts, to join our friendly, enthusiastic Emergency Department team at University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), based at the Royal Derby Hospital site.
We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic individuals, with a minimum of 6 years middle grade experience in Emergency Medicine, who are able to work independently as senior decision makers in the department whilst also helping to develop our service.
These are full time posts based at the Royal Derby Hospital site and any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs.
Join us in continuing to provide and improve excellent care for the patients in our community!
Main duties of the job
The postholder will:-
*Be Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients at the hospital at which you have duties
*Be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff
*Provision of an in and out-of-hours service with colleagues
*Provision of cover for colleagues during reasonable periods of leave, including care of patients and supervision of doctors in training
*Active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate education within the department
*Responsible for the professional supervision, development and management of junior medical staff, carrying out supervision, training, assessment and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate
*Participate in clinical audit as part of quality improvement activity under local arrangements
*Ability to work as part of an MDT, contributing to clinical safety netting (eg x-ray returns) and the management of complaints and serious incidents
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
The Emergency Department is part of the Acute Medicine Business Unit (as well as MAU, ambulatory care centre and short stay wards) within the Medical Division alongside CCU, Respiratory andRenal/General HDUs and all medical specialties. The Childrens Emergency Department is part of the Paediatric Business Unit, which is within the Women and Childrens Division. The senior Emergency Department team meet monthly and there is a quarterly clinical governance day and quarterlyConsultant Education day.
The post holder is expected to commit to ongoing personal development and to show a commitment to maintaining and developing skills and professional knowledge relevant to the post, and to develop a portfolio of evidence. Also to participate and fully engage in the process of appraisal, including 360 degree appraisal, and the development of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) including personal objectives.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details including person specification.
Please note, applicants that have not completed a minimum of 12 years medical work since obtaining primary medical qualification (with a minimum of 6 years in the relevant speciality) will not be shortlisted. Therefore, please do not apply for this post if you do not meet this Essential Criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Emergency Department is part of the Acute Medicine Business Unit (as well as MAU, ambulatory care centre and short stay wards) within the Medical Division alongside CCU, Respiratory andRenal/General HDUs and all medical specialties. The Childrens Emergency Department is part of the Paediatric Business Unit, which is within the Women and Childrens Division. The senior Emergency Department team meet monthly and there is a quarterly clinical governance day and quarterlyConsultant Education day.
The post holder is expected to commit to ongoing personal development and to show a commitment to maintaining and developing skills and professional knowledge relevant to the post, and to develop a portfolio of evidence. Also to participate and fully engage in the process of appraisal, including 360 degree appraisal, and the development of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) including personal objectives.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details including person specification.
Please note, applicants that have not completed a minimum of 12 years medical work since obtaining primary medical qualification (with a minimum of 6 years in the relevant speciality) will not be shortlisted. Therefore, please do not apply for this post if you do not meet this Essential Criteria.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 years' full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained either part-time or through Less Than Full Time Training).
- A minimum of 6 years' experience in Emergency Medicine (or relevant specialty) in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Desirable
- 12 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK
- 6 months acting as an ED Senior Decision maker
- Evidence of entry on GMC Specialist Register
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice on application
- ALS
- ATLS/ETC provider
- APLS provider
- FRCEM
Desirable
- Instructor on Life Support Course.
- Level 1 Ultrasound.
- HMIMMS.
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise in the UK at time of application
Desirable
- 12 months working in an NHS post
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of emergency medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Desirable
- Clinical management of the Emergency Department within the bounds set by the senior team
communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues, which could be evidenced by i) applicants having undertaken undergraduate training in English ii) applicants having scores in the academic IELTS or equivalent, equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes (applicants who believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into i) or ii) above must provide evidence);
Desirable
- 360 degree feedback; Patient survey feedback and reflections
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 years' full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained either part-time or through Less Than Full Time Training).
- A minimum of 6 years' experience in Emergency Medicine (or relevant specialty) in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Desirable
- 12 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK
- 6 months acting as an ED Senior Decision maker
- Evidence of entry on GMC Specialist Register
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice on application
- ALS
- ATLS/ETC provider
- APLS provider
- FRCEM
Desirable
- Instructor on Life Support Course.
- Level 1 Ultrasound.
- HMIMMS.
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise in the UK at time of application
Desirable
- 12 months working in an NHS post
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of emergency medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Desirable
- Clinical management of the Emergency Department within the bounds set by the senior team
communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues, which could be evidenced by i) applicants having undertaken undergraduate training in English ii) applicants having scores in the academic IELTS or equivalent, equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes (applicants who believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into i) or ii) above must provide evidence);
Desirable
- 360 degree feedback; Patient survey feedback and reflections
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).
