Job summary
Closing Date due to be 08/10/2025, Shortlisting due week commencing 13/10/2025, and Interviews due week commencing 20/10/2025.
This post is designed for a Higher Specialist Trainee (or equivalent) in Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics to:
o Develop and expand their skills in Paediatric emergency medicine and Medical Education relevant to PEM
o Gain a qualification in Paediatric EM /Medical education
o Produce and publish research or a quality improvement project on their chosen area of interest in Paediatric EM
The Emergency Department has an excellent recent track record in presenting simulation related work at international, national and regional level, and the successful applicant will be given opportunities to continue this work.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed for a Higher Specialist Trainee (or equivalent) in Emergency Medicine to:
o Develop and expand their skills in Paediatric emergency medicine and Medical Education relevant to PEM
o Gain a qualification in Paediatric EM /Medical education
o Produce and publish research or a quality improvement project on their chosen area of interest in Paediatric EM
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications from post CCT trainees will also be considered. The job will allow the successful candidate to undertake focused training in Paediatric Emergency medicine (PEM) and Medical Education. The successful candidate will contribute to the Emergency Department middle grade rota for 50% of their contracted time. The other 50% of the time will be spent in PEM related Medical Education/Simulation.
This post would also be suitable for a post MRCPCH Paediatrician with an interest in applying for Grid Training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
The trainee will have an opportunity to gain a Medical Educational or PEM related qualification. Funding for this will be provided by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The candidate will be expected to help deliver Medical Education within Paediatric Emergency Medicine and across the trust. There will be opportunities for research, and it will be expected that the candidate will contribute to this.
The PEM Fellow will be encouraged to take a lead in developing and delivering local Paediatric Emergency Medicine simulation training events. Bradford hosts nationally recognised simulation courses e.g., ACCS course, CRUMPET course, PEM CT3 course; as well as regular multidisciplinary training including local Emergency Medicine trainees. They will also be encouraged to attend regional Emergency Medicine simulation courses e.g., ACCS, ST4, Faculty, CRUMPET, NTS study day; and College of Emergency Medicine simulation events. The Emergency Department runs regular in situ paediatric simulation sessions for medical and nursing staff which the PEM Fellow will co-ordinate.
The Emergency Department has an excellent recent track record in presenting simulation related work at international, national and regional level, and the successful applicant will be given opportunities to continue this work.
The successful applicants main clinical role in the Paediatric Emergency Department is to provide clinical work at middle grade level in the department and to supervise members of the junior medical staff on a continuous basis (as outlined in the job plan).
The successful applicant would take part in a full shift rota with other ST4-6 and SAS / Specialty doctors. Night shifts 22.00 08.30 are worked on a 1 in 6 basis with 1 in 3 weekends [either 09.00-18.00, 15.00-midnight or the night shift] both with prospective cover for annual leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications from post CCT trainees will also be considered. The job will allow the successful candidate to undertake focused training in Paediatric Emergency medicine (PEM) and Medical Education. The successful candidate will contribute to the Emergency Department middle grade rota for 50% of their contracted time. The other 50% of the time will be spent in PEM related Medical Education/Simulation.
This post would also be suitable for a post MRCPCH Paediatrician with an interest in applying for Grid Training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
The trainee will have an opportunity to gain a Medical Educational or PEM related qualification. Funding for this will be provided by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The candidate will be expected to help deliver Medical Education within Paediatric Emergency Medicine and across the trust. There will be opportunities for research, and it will be expected that the candidate will contribute to this.
The PEM Fellow will be encouraged to take a lead in developing and delivering local Paediatric Emergency Medicine simulation training events. Bradford hosts nationally recognised simulation courses e.g., ACCS course, CRUMPET course, PEM CT3 course; as well as regular multidisciplinary training including local Emergency Medicine trainees. They will also be encouraged to attend regional Emergency Medicine simulation courses e.g., ACCS, ST4, Faculty, CRUMPET, NTS study day; and College of Emergency Medicine simulation events. The Emergency Department runs regular in situ paediatric simulation sessions for medical and nursing staff which the PEM Fellow will co-ordinate.
The Emergency Department has an excellent recent track record in presenting simulation related work at international, national and regional level, and the successful applicant will be given opportunities to continue this work.
The successful applicants main clinical role in the Paediatric Emergency Department is to provide clinical work at middle grade level in the department and to supervise members of the junior medical staff on a continuous basis (as outlined in the job plan).
The successful applicant would take part in a full shift rota with other ST4-6 and SAS / Specialty doctors. Night shifts 22.00 08.30 are worked on a 1 in 6 basis with 1 in 3 weekends [either 09.00-18.00, 15.00-midnight or the night shift] both with prospective cover for annual leave.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Out of hours experience relevant to job.
- Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent
- Significant NHS experience
Desirable
- Clinical governance / audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Acute care safe - up to date ALS
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- Essential specialty specific competencies for the post should be listed along with required evidence.
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ALS Instructors Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post [In some specialties this level of specialty or core training may not provide the right skills to perform effectively in a specialty doctor post].
- Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Out of hours experience relevant to job.
- Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent
- Significant NHS experience
Desirable
- Clinical governance / audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Acute care safe - up to date ALS
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- Essential specialty specific competencies for the post should be listed along with required evidence.
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ALS Instructors Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post [In some specialties this level of specialty or core training may not provide the right skills to perform effectively in a specialty doctor post].
- Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate
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).
