Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of
the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of
around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track
record of success.
This is an exciting opportunity for Trust Associate
Specialist role for medical staff who wish to maintain and enhance their
emergency medicine skills and experience. You will be part of a vibrant and
dedicated Emergency Department (ED) team, working on the shop floor.
You will be given the opportunity to develop an interest in
trauma management and acute resuscitation.
There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to
explore a specialist interest relating to Emergency Medicine and there will be
a minimum of 1 SPA. Further information is available.
Consideration will be given to assisting with the
achievement of CESR qualification and this will attract an additional 0.5
SPA.
There is a degree of flexibility with working hours; further
information is available from the department.
UK ED experience desirable
Main duties of the job
Specific clinical areas include:-
To act as Team Leader in the resuscitation of seriously
traumatised patients and those with critical illness.
Assist in the smooth integration of the Emergency
Department and Urgent Care services.
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day
management of the Emergency Department
To have responsibility for and actively participate in
continuing professional development (CPD) utilising a minimum of 1 PAs a week
for self-direct study.
The new appointees will be expected to join the middle
grade body in leading by example, managing the sickest patients, engaging with
the juniors to ensure safe and timely management and working with the nursing
staff to ensure adequate patient flow. They will be the most senior doctor in
the ED at certain times of the day- currently midnight to 0800. Significant experience in Emergency Medicine is essential.
For management purposes and use of resources the post
holders will be accountable to the clinical lead and will ensure the effective
and efficient use of resources allocated.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- ATLS/ETC, ALS, APLS/ EPALs
Desirable
- MRCEM
- Instructor on life support courses
- Additional courses relevant to EM eg level 1 US, HMIMMS, NLS
Experience
Essential
- Signifiant post-graduate experience in Emergency Medicine or attained CT3 ACCS competencies with further experience as middle grade in EM.
Desirable
- Experience working in a UK Emergency Department.
- Already working towards CESR.
- Level I ultrasound sign off.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Competences or equivalent with Skills equivalent to EM Higher specialist trainee
- Completed audit or Quality Improvement Projects relevant to Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly with colleagues to provide services
- Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, motivating and influencing others.
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
- Experience of teaching students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Management or teaching qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- ATLS/ETC, ALS, APLS/ EPALs
Desirable
- MRCEM
- Instructor on life support courses
- Additional courses relevant to EM eg level 1 US, HMIMMS, NLS
Experience
Essential
- Signifiant post-graduate experience in Emergency Medicine or attained CT3 ACCS competencies with further experience as middle grade in EM.
Desirable
- Experience working in a UK Emergency Department.
- Already working towards CESR.
- Level I ultrasound sign off.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Competences or equivalent with Skills equivalent to EM Higher specialist trainee
- Completed audit or Quality Improvement Projects relevant to Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly with colleagues to provide services
- Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, motivating and influencing others.
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
- Experience of teaching students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Management or teaching qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine
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).
