Job summary
**Please note once sufficient number of applications have been received this post may close early**
Applications are invited for an innovative post combining Sport and Exercise and Emergency Medicine at the University Hospital of North Tees. This post will give the successful applicant the experience and skills to develop a portfolio in Emergency Medicine and to acquire Sport and Exercise Medicine experience and qualifications. The successful applicant will be funded to undertake the Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Bath.
The post is available from August 2023 for 2 years. Start date is flexible.
Alternatively, we would welcome applications from doctors who have completed their SEM training and are trying to find NHS employment. We would welcome their further SEM skills and offer the opportunity to increase EM skills and complete a suitable EM portfolio to complement their SEM training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be incorporated into our three tier junior rota depending upon previous emergency medicine experience. They will be given the chance to work alongside two consultants with additional SEM qualifications to develop their specialty knowledge.
The emergency department runs two review clinics per week plus two specialty Acute Injury Review clinics per week. We provide inpatient management of head injuries and have major specialties on site with regional specialties available in a neighbouring hospital.
The post will be available from August 2023 and the appointment will be for the two years duration of the Diploma Course and subject to satisfactory performance during initial 6 months probationary period.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
We want the best staff working in our organisation to ensure that we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey
"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
To this end the duties of the post will include:
- The reception, examination and treatment of ED patients;
- Working alongside Trainee Doctors, Majors Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates.
- The opportunity to gain further experience in minor injuries work within the integrated Urgent Care Centre;
- Close liaison with GPs, Local Authority Social Services staff, Health Visitors, Community nursing services and other relevant services in relation to patients who require on-going care in the community.North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
- The appointee would be expected to contribute to the achievement of the Trusts Strategic
Objectives by respecting and practicing the Trusts People First values:
- Treat all people with compassion, care, courtesy and respect;
- Respect each persons right to privacy, dignity and individuality;
- Take time to be helpful;
- Respond quickly and effectively;
- Always give clear, concise explanations;
- Practise good listening skills;
- Develop and maintain an appropriate environment;
- Look the part;
- Deal effectively with difficult situations;
- Perform as a team; As part of the role, you would actively participate in the annual cycle of appraisal and job planning; attend induction and departmental teaching sessions and undertake mandatorytraining as and when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To this end the duties of the post will include:
- The reception, examination and treatment of ED patients;
- Working alongside Trainee Doctors, Majors Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates.
- The opportunity to gain further experience in minor injuries work within the integrated Urgent Care Centre;
- Close liaison with GPs, Local Authority Social Services staff, Health Visitors, Community nursing services and other relevant services in relation to patients who require on-going care in the community.North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
- The appointee would be expected to contribute to the achievement of the Trusts Strategic
Objectives by respecting and practicing the Trusts People First values:
- Treat all people with compassion, care, courtesy and respect;
- Respect each persons right to privacy, dignity and individuality;
- Take time to be helpful;
- Respond quickly and effectively;
- Always give clear, concise explanations;
- Practise good listening skills;
- Develop and maintain an appropriate environment;
- Look the part;
- Deal effectively with difficult situations;
- Perform as a team; As part of the role, you would actively participate in the annual cycle of appraisal and job planning; attend induction and departmental teaching sessions and undertake mandatorytraining as and when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Full license to practice
- ALS course or equivalent
Desirable
- post graduate qualification MRCEM, MRCS, MRCP
- APLS course or equivalent
- HMIMMS course
- Child Protection / Safeguarding training
- ATLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- 2 years postgraduate clinical experience
- Foundation Programme competencies or equivalent
- Recent General Emergency Medicine experience
Desirable
- Trauma Experience
- Paediatric Experience
Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate genuine interest in SEM
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Full license to practice
- ALS course or equivalent
Desirable
- post graduate qualification MRCEM, MRCS, MRCP
- APLS course or equivalent
- HMIMMS course
- Child Protection / Safeguarding training
- ATLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- 2 years postgraduate clinical experience
- Foundation Programme competencies or equivalent
- Recent General Emergency Medicine experience
Desirable
- Trauma Experience
- Paediatric Experience
Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate genuine interest in SEM
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).
