Job summary
This post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow - ST4(+) level - in Simulation and Emergency Medicine at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Emergency Medicine Services at Preston and Chorley are unified under a single Directorate. The successful candidate will be expected to work on both sites.
This post is fixed term for 12 months. The post will be split 60:40 between clinical duties and simulation activity. This is a full-time post, however applications from candidates seeking a part time post will be considered.
Main duties of the job
During dedicated simulation time you will develop and expand the current in-situ simulation programme in the Emergency Department; be involved in the delivery of the newly designed trust wide multi disciplinary trauma training simulations; become core faculty on regional Emergency Medicine Simulation Courses and be coached to develop as a debriefer and simulationist.
The successful applicant will work across both of our hospital sites, and so will gain experience in working in a Major Trauma Centre and tertiary centre for many hospital specialties as well a District General Hospital and will be exposed to a whole variety of Emergency Medicine presentations.
About us
The Emergency Departments at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are forward thinking. There is a very low turn over of permanent staff, which demonstrates what a friendly and supportive atmosphere there is. There is a lot of enthusiasm for the in-situ simulation programme and the staff are very keen to see more of it.
The Lancashire Simulation Centre has a longstanding history of supporting education fellows and will play an important role in developing you as an simulationist, drawing on their years of experience in this field.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person Specification
Medical Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent (primary medical degree as recognised by the GMC)
- Certification in ALS and at least one of: APLS, ATLS/ETC
Desirable
- Higher qualification: FRCEM (Primary), FRCEM (Intermediate), MRCS, MRCP, etc.
- Instructor status in ALS, ATLS, APLS, etc.
Training Grade
Desirable
- Completion of ST3, or equivalent, in Emergency Medicine
Experience and Skills
Essential
- 4 years of postgraduate medical experience/training of which at least 12 months must be in Emergency Medicine (at least 6 months of this should be in the UK in a training or middle grade post at ST3 level or above)
- Ability to initiate appropriate initial management in common emergencies and to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement.
- Must not have been out of clinical practice for longer than 2 years.
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Wider ability in patient evaluation and a working knowledge of minor illnesses and injuries
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Medical Education
Essential
- Experience of teaching and assessing students or trainees.
- Understanding of Medical Education.
Desirable
- Qualification in Medical Education (including Debriefing Courses or GIC)
- Understanding of current challenges in the field of Medical Education.
Audit / QIP
Essential
- Evidence of audit or quality improvement project engagement
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of audit cycle or QIP or participation in implementation of change
Research & Development
Essential
- Involvement in a research project
Desirable
- Taken a lead role in a research project
- In date GCP
Publications
Essential
- Evidence of literature review and preparation of journal article or conference poster.
Desirable
- Publication of work/poster
Motivation and Initiative
Essential
- Evidence of a critical and enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
- Ability to lead projects
Person Specification
Medical Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent (primary medical degree as recognised by the GMC)
- Certification in ALS and at least one of: APLS, ATLS/ETC
Desirable
- Higher qualification: FRCEM (Primary), FRCEM (Intermediate), MRCS, MRCP, etc.
- Instructor status in ALS, ATLS, APLS, etc.
Training Grade
Desirable
- Completion of ST3, or equivalent, in Emergency Medicine
Experience and Skills
Essential
- 4 years of postgraduate medical experience/training of which at least 12 months must be in Emergency Medicine (at least 6 months of this should be in the UK in a training or middle grade post at ST3 level or above)
- Ability to initiate appropriate initial management in common emergencies and to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement.
- Must not have been out of clinical practice for longer than 2 years.
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Wider ability in patient evaluation and a working knowledge of minor illnesses and injuries
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Medical Education
Essential
- Experience of teaching and assessing students or trainees.
- Understanding of Medical Education.
Desirable
- Qualification in Medical Education (including Debriefing Courses or GIC)
- Understanding of current challenges in the field of Medical Education.
Audit / QIP
Essential
- Evidence of audit or quality improvement project engagement
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of audit cycle or QIP or participation in implementation of change
Research & Development
Essential
- Involvement in a research project
Desirable
- Taken a lead role in a research project
- In date GCP
Publications
Essential
- Evidence of literature review and preparation of journal article or conference poster.
Desirable
- Publication of work/poster
Motivation and Initiative
Essential
- Evidence of a critical and enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
- Ability to lead projects
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).
