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Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Point Of Care Ultrasound Fellow - Acute Medicine

The closing date is 19 May 2025

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Job summary

Do not miss this unique opportunity to become our third POCUS Fellow in Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and work alongside a forward thinking Acute Medical Team who are now taking POCUS out in the community.

This post as Point Of Care ultrasound (POCUS) Fellow is unique opportunity to develop your skills and acquire experience and accreditation within POCUS.

Main duties of the job

You will be mentored and supervised by Dr Sarb Clare MBE- a national leader in POCUS and will have your own Butterfly IQ to achieve your logbook numbers and accreditation. You will achieve accreditation in FAMUS/FUSIC and RCR level 1 Thoracic US within the time of your appointment.

The role will be a 50:50 role where 50% will be contributing to the acute medical work which will enable use of your POCUS skills. You will have the opportunity to get involved in training and education, research as well as quality improvement projects. You will also be involved in our move to our new acute hospital the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-7118534

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust-MMUH

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact Dr Sarb Clare on sclare@nhs.net or 0121 507 6465 for any enquiries and interest in this role or Dr Farah Idrees our current POCUS fellow.

Visitwww.Generalistultrasound.com for more information

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact Dr Sarb Clare on sclare@nhs.net or 0121 507 6465 for any enquiries and interest in this role or Dr Farah Idrees our current POCUS fellow.

Visitwww.Generalistultrasound.com for more information

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential

  • oPrimary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
  • oMRCP
  • oALS

Desirable

  • oExperience/Qualification in POCUS
  • oEvidence of Research
  • oEvidence of Quality Improvement
  • oEvidence of teaching

Clinical Experience:

Essential

  • oExtensive full time training and experience at ST1/2 or higher grade or equivalent

Desirable

  • oRecent experience in acute Medical Take

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

  • oExperience of conducting clinical audit

Other Requirements

Essential

  • oFull GMC Registration and licence to practise
Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential

  • oPrimary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
  • oMRCP
  • oALS

Desirable

  • oExperience/Qualification in POCUS
  • oEvidence of Research
  • oEvidence of Quality Improvement
  • oEvidence of teaching

Clinical Experience:

Essential

  • oExtensive full time training and experience at ST1/2 or higher grade or equivalent

Desirable

  • oRecent experience in acute Medical Take

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

  • oExperience of conducting clinical audit

Other Requirements

Essential

  • oFull GMC Registration and licence to practise

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust-MMUH

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust-MMUH

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty Lead and Consultant in Acute Medicine

Dr N Rajaiah

nithyananda.rajaiah@nhs.net

01215543801

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-7118534

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust-MMUH

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


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