Job summary
Applications are invited from exceptional doctors meeting the criteria for this exciting, challenging and rewarding role as a specialist doctor in Medical SDEC Unit at North Bristol Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for working within an evolving Medical SDEC service with the objectives of supporting delivery of Same Day Emergency Care to patients referred from both Primary Care and the Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
For a full list of main duties please refer to the Job Description.
Provide clinical review and management of patients referred to the Acute Medicine service deemed suitable for Same Day Emergency Care
Ensure handover of care documentation is completed for patients assessed in Medical SDEC including robust arrangements for follow up and outstanding investigations
Work as a member of the Acute Medicine team, assessing and treating patients independently, seeking support as required from the supervising Consultant Acute Physician
Provide competency appropriate clinical leadership for resident clinician and ACP's working in Same Day Emergency Care
Provide advice and support to clinical staff referring patients to the Medical SDEC Unit
Work according to local protocols and national guidelines, promoting safe standards of care and services
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit on Gate 36 (consisting of a 2 triage rooms 5 consulting rooms, a procedure room and a treatment/observation bay). The Medical SDEC unit's ambition is to manage approx. 25-30% of these attendances as Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and up to 50% with a length of stay less than 48 hours.
The post holder will be responsible for working within an evolving Medical SDEC service with the objectives of supporting the delivery of Same Day Emergency Care to patients referred from both Primary Care and the Emergency Department. The post holder will be well-placed to support the transition of patients from Primary Care into Secondary Care and back again.
The post holder would be based predominantly in Medical SDEC Unit working as part of the wider Medical SDEC team, supported by a Consultant Acute Physician. This post will be one of several contributing to clinical care during Medical SDEC opening times. The post holder will also be expected to use their knowledge, experience, and expertise to inform and support the development of new elements of the Acute Medicine service pertinent to admission avoidance and Medical SDEC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit on Gate 36 (consisting of a 2 triage rooms 5 consulting rooms, a procedure room and a treatment/observation bay). The Medical SDEC unit's ambition is to manage approx. 25-30% of these attendances as Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and up to 50% with a length of stay less than 48 hours.
The post holder will be responsible for working within an evolving Medical SDEC service with the objectives of supporting the delivery of Same Day Emergency Care to patients referred from both Primary Care and the Emergency Department. The post holder will be well-placed to support the transition of patients from Primary Care into Secondary Care and back again.
The post holder would be based predominantly in Medical SDEC Unit working as part of the wider Medical SDEC team, supported by a Consultant Acute Physician. This post will be one of several contributing to clinical care during Medical SDEC opening times. The post holder will also be expected to use their knowledge, experience, and expertise to inform and support the development of new elements of the Acute Medicine service pertinent to admission avoidance and Medical SDEC.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- Higher postgraduate membership e.g. MRCP, MRCGP
- JCTGP Vocational Training Certificate (if from GP background)
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme
Work Experiance
Essential
- Experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Postgraduate experience in an NHS emergency care setting
- At least 5 years postgraduate experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of working in Acute Medicine and/or an Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit/SDEC unit
Desirable
- Active working/recent experience in General Practice or some form of Community Medicine
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- Higher postgraduate membership e.g. MRCP, MRCGP
- JCTGP Vocational Training Certificate (if from GP background)
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme
Work Experiance
Essential
- Experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Postgraduate experience in an NHS emergency care setting
- At least 5 years postgraduate experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of working in Acute Medicine and/or an Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit/SDEC unit
Desirable
- Active working/recent experience in General Practice or some form of Community Medicine
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).
