Job summary
LED ST4+ - FULL TIME - Fixed Term post for 6 months
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
This post is covering a training vacancy and will incorporate the same rota and training opportunities as an HST.
A new an exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the small and friendly Emergency Department at Harrogate District Hospital which has a reputation for excellence. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide support and a comprehensive acute care service within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To support & advise junior team members on the care of their patients
To act as the Emergency Physician in Charge, (EPIC) on night shifts
To lead resuscitation teams
To undertake the initial assessment, diagnosis and management of patients in the Emergency Department (ED) according to standards, policies and guidelines set out by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
To facilitate safe discharge or onward referral of these patients
Liaison with other specialties and agencies interfacing with the ED, including Primary Care within this process
Requesting diagnostic tests (such as X-Ray and laboratory investigations) and taking biological samples, manually and through the Trust's computerised systems
To provide advice and support to other junior staff and nursing staff within the department
About us
The post also includes regular teaching which parallels the Emergency medicine curriculum and HST training consisting of weekly teaching sessions along with self-directed learning/CPD sessions for the equivalent of 1/2 day per week.
This is an exciting time to join the Trust which is one of the highest performing NHS Trusts in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The rota provides 24 hour cover with 1:4 weekends worked. You will be joining a cohesive team led by 10 consultants (9.1 WTE) with a wide breadth of teaching experience and backgrounds.Successful applicants should have completed a significant length of time in postgraduate training in Emergency Medicine and/or other relevant specialties. If you would like to find out more, please call Dr Victoria Holloway, Consultant, Emergency Medicine on 01423 557384. We would also be happy for you to chat to our current specialty doctors based in the department and this can be arranged by telephone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The rota provides 24 hour cover with 1:4 weekends worked. You will be joining a cohesive team led by 10 consultants (9.1 WTE) with a wide breadth of teaching experience and backgrounds.Successful applicants should have completed a significant length of time in postgraduate training in Emergency Medicine and/or other relevant specialties. If you would like to find out more, please call Dr Victoria Holloway, Consultant, Emergency Medicine on 01423 557384. We would also be happy for you to chat to our current specialty doctors based in the department and this can be arranged by telephone.
Person Specification
GMC
Essential
Desirable
- MRCEM, FRCEM, ATLS, ALS, APLS, life support instructor
Experience
Essential
- Credible Experience in Emergency Medicine - Minimum of 2 years FT in EM following FY2 or equivalent
- Minimum of FY2 competencies
Desirable
- Experience working at senior level in the NHS in ED
Person Specification
GMC
Essential
Desirable
- MRCEM, FRCEM, ATLS, ALS, APLS, life support instructor
Experience
Essential
- Credible Experience in Emergency Medicine - Minimum of 2 years FT in EM following FY2 or equivalent
- Minimum of FY2 competencies
Desirable
- Experience working at senior level in the NHS in ED
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust
Lanscaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
