Chief Registrar in Emergency Medicine

Job responsibilities

Clinical

60% of basic time will focus on delivering and leading clinical care within OUHs Emergency Departments the John Radcliffe and Horton Hospital sites. A full shift-based Emergency Medicine rota including out of hours work will proportionally reflect those working on the same rota tier. This will include clinical work in the day, evening, night and weekends.

40% protected Chief Registrar time

In aggregate, 40% of basic time (in-hours) will be allocated to non-clinical time supporting service transformation, project delivery and leadership skill development. Delivering this will require close work with management teams, to initiate and develop projects including those identified by the Chief

Registrars. This proteted time also includes access to the prestigious national training program delivered by the RCP, further details on the RCP Chief registrar website.

All activities will embrace the Trusts vision of patient-centered service transformation and be aligned with the Future Hospital Commissions recommendations for ambulatory and same-day emergency care: with greater vertical and horizontal integration of acute services transcending traditional hospital-community and intra-hospital barriers. Such activities will complement Trust service improvement initiatives, and will have patient safety and the delivery of high-quality, better safe, compassionate care at their core.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• Previous NHS Experience
• ALS / ATLS / PALS or APLS provider
• MBBS/MBChB or Equivalent
• Active experience in Emergency Medine UK Healthcare
• Should not hold a CCT, CESR in Emergency Medicine or be within 6 months of anticipated completion

Desirable

• Additional degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
• Post Graduatate Emergency Medicine Exam
• Anaesthetic/Intensive Care compentancies
• Clinical Paediatric Experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Pre-registration/foundation training, and at least three years in emergency medicine (with a minimum of one year in an NHS hospital or with equivalent experience from overseas) That of a mature, motivated and competent middle grade doctor
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Ability to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
• Ability to communicate professionally at all times with patients and staff at all levels.
• Clinical competency in own medical specialty appropriate for their stage in training
• Prioritisation and time management skills, with ability to prioritise clinical need

Desirable

• Evidenced experience in Point-of-Care Ultrasound, and a clear timeline and plan to achieve independent competence.
• Evidence of skills in management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALS Instructor, ATLS, ETC. APLS)
• Demonstrable outcomes in ambulatory or emergency care service improvement
• Experience in management of frailty syndromes or development of frailty systems or pathways

Research

Essential

• Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in a formal research project
• Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations

Quality / Service improvement and audit

Essential

• Awareness of the RCP Future Hospital Programme and understanding of the Chief Registrar Programme in relation to the implementation of the Future Hospital Commission's recommendations
• Participation in Clinical Governance activities
• Active involvement in QIP/audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety, clinical improvement or innovation

Desirable

• Evidence of completed audit/Quality improvement projects
• Prizes in QIP/Audit
• Evidence of learning about the principles of change management
• Insight into issues facing UK healthcare services
• Interest in / knowledge of the delivery of safe, effective healthcare services

Education and Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching

Desirable

• Higher qualification in teaching
• Development of teaching programmes
• Participation in delivering teaching courses
• Evidence of excellent feedback on teaching

Personal Skill

Essential

• Clarity in written and spoken communication
• Capacity to adapt language to the situation as appropriate
• Active listening and empathy
• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to persuade, negotiate and influence others
• Ability to communicate effectively under pressure
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/ make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach and where appropriate, creativity in problem solving
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Evidence of thoroughness (well prepared, self disciplined/committed, punctual and meets deadlines)
• Capability to work with long timescales for delivery within agencies with differing priorities
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Capacity to manage conflicting demands
• Self-motivation, and resilience
• Initiative and ability to work autonomously
• Can build effective teams and partnerships
• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
• Understands and values contributions of others
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members through, for example, quality improvement
• Quick to understand new information and adapt to new environments
• Clarity of thought and expression
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative and enthusiasm)
• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality)
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Excellent computer literacy

Desirable

• Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere
• riting experience: - clinical and/or non-clinical topics - peer-reviewed publications and/or communication
• Evidence of achievements outside medicine
• Evidence of altruistic behaviour (e.g. voluntary work)

Leadership and Management

Essential

• Effective team working and leadership skills, supported by MSF or WBAs
• Self-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development
• Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians

Desirable

• Effective leadership skills in and outside medicine (eg evidence of leading innovations or improvements)
• Evidence of interest in Health Care Leadership.
• Understanding of NHS management and resources
• Understanding of the local and national context in which the trust operates, including economic and political influences

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).