Job summary
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts prior to the advertised closing date, once we have received sufficient applications.
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated foundation Year 3+ junior doctors with an interest in Emergency Medicine who are looking for an exciting learning opportunity to join the team and the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post is a Junior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine with a special interest in ultrasound or medical education. These are 12 month full time posts, but consideration will be given to candidates unable to undertake whole time duties for personal or health reasons.
The posts comprise 75% clinical work in the ED and 25% time focused on a specialist interest in either medical education, ultrasound, simulation, trauma, paediatric emergency medicine or other specialist interest of your choice .
The full shift rota is planned on a team basis to ensure even cover across the length of the rota period. These will include early, late and night shifts and 1:3 weekends.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role on offer at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role on offer at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- MCEM or Higher qualification in a related specialty (e.g. MRCP)
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4-years clinical experience in Emergency Medicine and related specialties
Desirable
- Experience in clinical skills complementary to emergency medicine
Audit
Essential
- Proven experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Proven use of audit as tool to manage a change in clinical practice
Other Skills
Essential
- Provider status on 1 of the following courses: ATLS, ALS & APLS - Provider Status
Desirable
- Instructor status on one or more of ATLS, APLS and ALS courses
- Instructor status on the generic instructor's course
Teamwork
Essential
- Able to demonstrate ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Communication Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients and colleagues
Teaching
Desirable
- Formal training or qualification in medical education
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- MCEM or Higher qualification in a related specialty (e.g. MRCP)
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4-years clinical experience in Emergency Medicine and related specialties
Desirable
- Experience in clinical skills complementary to emergency medicine
Audit
Essential
- Proven experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Proven use of audit as tool to manage a change in clinical practice
Other Skills
Essential
- Provider status on 1 of the following courses: ATLS, ALS & APLS - Provider Status
Desirable
- Instructor status on one or more of ATLS, APLS and ALS courses
- Instructor status on the generic instructor's course
Teamwork
Essential
- Able to demonstrate ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Communication Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients and colleagues
Teaching
Desirable
- Formal training or qualification in medical education
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).
