Job summary
This post is for Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Emergency Medicine Services at Preston and Chorley are unified under a single Directorate and cover both sites.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is renowned for our teaching, training and support with modern educational facilities and simulation suites. Within the department there is a current FCEM examiner as well as consultants with special interests such as simulation or ultrasound. There will be a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of the rotation.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties will include all those duties normally expected of a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine (level 4 and above) in the UK, and will account for the majority of the appointee's time.
In addition the appointee will be expected to take part in the formal teaching and on-going audit programmes within the directorate. Admin time will be allocated from the clinical component of the post.
Some other duties include
- Provision of primary medical care to patients suffering recent injuries and acute medical and surgical conditions of sudden onset, occurring in circumstances where it is not practical to seek the assistance of their General Practitioner
- Timely review of patient's results and investigations when returned to the department
-Pre-hospital treatment of trauma victims and those suffering from acute illness.
- Treatment of patients referred to the departments by General Practitioners usually excluding those referred directly to the medical, surgical or other specialist departments.
- To be aware of the contents of the Trust Major Incident Plan and be able to carry out the relevant roles as determined by the Plan.
- Provision of advice to members of the general public who contact the department by telephone or in person.
About us
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, our team is our work family. Working for the Trust, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion.
Our purpose is to be recognised as the centre for acute and specialised hospital services in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Emergency Departments at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are forward thinking. There is a very low turn over of permanent medical staff, which demonstrates the friendly and supportive atmosphere.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent (primary medical degree as recognised by the GMC)
- ALS and at least one of: ATLS, APLS, ETC (or equivalent), MIMMS
Desirable
- Higher qualification: MCEM, FRCS, MRCS, MRCP, FRCA. Etc
- Certification in ALS, ATLS, APLS, MIMMS, WTC, PHEC, etc
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 CT3 level or above)
- Must not have been out of clinical practice for longer than 2 years.
- Previous involvement and understanding of audit
- Evidence of interest and participation in teaching. The ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students
Desirable
- Experience in posts other than A&E at middle grade level.
- Wider ability in patient evaluation and a working knowledge of minor illnesses and injuries
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
- Publication of audit results
- Instructor status in an advanced life support or equivalent course
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Evidence of research with relevant publications in the specialty
Personal
Essential
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to travel across both hospital sites (Chorley and Preston)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent (primary medical degree as recognised by the GMC)
- ALS and at least one of: ATLS, APLS, ETC (or equivalent), MIMMS
Desirable
- Higher qualification: MCEM, FRCS, MRCS, MRCP, FRCA. Etc
- Certification in ALS, ATLS, APLS, MIMMS, WTC, PHEC, etc
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 CT3 level or above)
- Must not have been out of clinical practice for longer than 2 years.
- Previous involvement and understanding of audit
- Evidence of interest and participation in teaching. The ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students
Desirable
- Experience in posts other than A&E at middle grade level.
- Wider ability in patient evaluation and a working knowledge of minor illnesses and injuries
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
- Publication of audit results
- Instructor status in an advanced life support or equivalent course
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Evidence of research with relevant publications in the specialty
Personal
Essential
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to travel across both hospital sites (Chorley and Preston)
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).
