Job summary
Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates with full GMC registration (with a licence to practice), at the time of application, and 6 months minimum full time clinical NHS experience (not attachments or observing).
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBWFT) seeks applicants for 6 or 12-month Clinical Fellow posts, in Emergency Medicine, at SHO / ST1-2 level to commence February 2024. This post will be based in the adult Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) Emergency Department (ED) service. Posts can be pure Emergency Medicine (full time or 0.8 full time) or a combination of service provision in Emergency Medicine and paid time (80:20) in which to develop an area of 'special interest'.
Areas of special interest may include, but are not limited to, Global Health Medicine - 12 months only (seewww.dharura.org), Simulation - 12 months preferred 6 months possible for suitable candidates (UHBW Simulation Centre), Education (undergraduate), SARC (Sexual assault referral centre), Wellbeing, Intensive Care Medicine, Paediatric Emergency Medicine and Great Western Heartstarters (delivering education on CPR and lifesaving actions to children of a range of ages in schools across Bristol) (see www.greatwesternairambulance.com)
If an applicant has a particular special interest they would like to pursue, other than those listed above, then we will endeavour to accommodate this.
Main duties of the job
The post participates in a 24-hour full shift, fully compliant, SHO / ST1-2 rota and benefits from seven day a week consultant cover, up until midnight, and 24 hour registrar grade support. This post would be ideal for any candidate planning a career in Emergency Medicine, or any acute speciality, and is also suitable for doctors wishing to pursue a career in General Practice. All BRI ED Clinical Fellows have an Educational Supervisor within the department and access to the 14 Fish portfolio platform provided by the Trust. Successful applicants will have access to full support and advice for career progression.
The ED rota operates a full shift system with a balanced mix of early, middle, late, night and weekend shifts. Salary will be calculated by HR and rotas are fully compliant with the current national regulations.
Managerial
The management responsibility of the post holder will be to the Clinical Director who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
The post holder must be aware of clinical governance and clinical risk management and take an active part in their implementation, including audit. Clinical audit is well established at the BRI and post holders will be required to participate in at least one supervised audit project during the 6 or 12-month post.
About us
What you'll love about working here
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' - our staff are proud to deliver excellent care. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Sustainable healthcare - We have joined the international movement to declare a climate emergency, recognising the impact climate change is having on the world. Climate change is labelled as the greatest threat to health in the 21st century, with a range of conditions related to heat, cold, extreme weather and air pollution predicted to rise. To lead the way in healthcare the Trust has set ambitious goals to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more comprehensive breakdown of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more comprehensive breakdown of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following; - A) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or B) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. oCapacity & motivation to take in others' perspectives & to treat others with understanding
- Capacity & motivation to take in others' perspectives & to treat others with understanding
- Capacity to adjust behaviour & language as appropriate to needs of differing situations
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytic and flexible mind
- Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
- Capacity to organise information/time effectively in a planned manner
- Managing Others and & Team
- Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- UHBW Trust values: We are supportive. We're always there for each other
- UHBW Trust values: We are respectful. We always look for the best in people
- UHBW Trust values: We are innovative. We're full of bright ideas
- UHBW Trust values: We are collaborative. We do things together
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- At least 6 months previous NHS clinical experience (not observing)
- Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice, at time of application
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
- Fitness to practice is up to date and fit to practice safety -
- No unexplained career gaps
- At least 24 months' experience1 (at FY1/2 level) in appropriate posts
Other
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following; - A) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or B) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. oCapacity & motivation to take in others' perspectives & to treat others with understanding
- Capacity & motivation to take in others' perspectives & to treat others with understanding
- Capacity to adjust behaviour & language as appropriate to needs of differing situations
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytic and flexible mind
- Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
- Capacity to organise information/time effectively in a planned manner
- Managing Others and & Team
- Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- UHBW Trust values: We are supportive. We're always there for each other
- UHBW Trust values: We are respectful. We always look for the best in people
- UHBW Trust values: We are innovative. We're full of bright ideas
- UHBW Trust values: We are collaborative. We do things together
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- At least 6 months previous NHS clinical experience (not observing)
- Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice, at time of application
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
- Fitness to practice is up to date and fit to practice safety -
- No unexplained career gaps
- At least 24 months' experience1 (at FY1/2 level) in appropriate posts
Other
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Mauldin
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
