Job summary
This
is an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain further skills and knowledge
of working within Acute Medicine, and is suitable for those looking to develop
their portfolio prior to application for a training scheme post or those who
wish to continue down a career grade pathway.
Main duties of the job
Main
duties include assisting in provision of effective acute care treatment to
patients in a timely manner, meeting Same Day Emergency Care targets without
compromising the quality of patient care, participation in the departments
Teaching and Audit Programmes, ensuring the departmental and hospital policies
and protocols are respected and adhered and maintains, and carrying out duties
as per GMC standards, trust policies.
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
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and enthusiastic
team who believe in leading from the frontline and aim to provide outstanding
care. The department is supported by an
excellent consultant and middle grade tier. The Acute Medicine team run the Medical Same
Day Emergency Care, and have excellent and supportive nursing teams. Our friendly atmosphere is frequently
commented upon by past junior doctors. These positions have been created to
increase our junior tier numbers to strengthen the team, particulalry in the Medical
Same Day Emergency Care department.
The applicants will be expected to
have undergone appropriate foundation training or equivalent training. Previous experience in Acute Medicine and specifically
Medical SDEC is essential. There will be opportunities to develop skills in an
acute setting, quality improvement, teaching and training with 2 weeks of paid
study leave, as well as 1.5 hours per week of paid self-directed educational
development time.
The Medical SDEC team work flexibly and reach
into the Emergency Department, or redeploy to the AMU, as is required to best
serve patient care. The applicant would be expected to work with the team to
continue this flexible approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and enthusiastic
team who believe in leading from the frontline and aim to provide outstanding
care. The department is supported by an
excellent consultant and middle grade tier. The Acute Medicine team run the Medical Same
Day Emergency Care, and have excellent and supportive nursing teams. Our friendly atmosphere is frequently
commented upon by past junior doctors. These positions have been created to
increase our junior tier numbers to strengthen the team, particulalry in the Medical
Same Day Emergency Care department.
The applicants will be expected to
have undergone appropriate foundation training or equivalent training. Previous experience in Acute Medicine and specifically
Medical SDEC is essential. There will be opportunities to develop skills in an
acute setting, quality improvement, teaching and training with 2 weeks of paid
study leave, as well as 1.5 hours per week of paid self-directed educational
development time.
The Medical SDEC team work flexibly and reach
into the Emergency Department, or redeploy to the AMU, as is required to best
serve patient care. The applicant would be expected to work with the team to
continue this flexible approach.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current ALS provider status
- Attained F2 competences or equivalent
Desirable
- BSc/BMedSci (or other intercalated degree), other degrees/qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine.
- ATLS/APLS (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant NHS post qualification.
- Acute Medicine and Medical SDEC experience essential.
Desirable
- Experience in one or more related specialities (acute medicine, orthopaedics, critical care, anaesthetics).
- Relevant experience in adult or paediatric Emergency Medicine.
- Experience working in Same Day Emregency Care settings.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Leave to work in UK
- Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Special Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in audit or quality improvement.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit or QI work in the field of Acute Medicine and/or Same Day Emergency Care services.
Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current ALS provider status
- Attained F2 competences or equivalent
Desirable
- BSc/BMedSci (or other intercalated degree), other degrees/qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine.
- ATLS/APLS (or equivalent)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of experience in performing procedures relevant to Acute medicine.
- Evidence of good documentation and written communication skills.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Documented competence in more advanced practical procedures: chest drain insertion, abdominal paracentesis, lumbar puncture etc.
- Evidence of leading quality improvement or audit project.
- Evidence of teaching ability and documented feedback on sessions delivered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current ALS provider status
- Attained F2 competences or equivalent
Desirable
- BSc/BMedSci (or other intercalated degree), other degrees/qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine.
- ATLS/APLS (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant NHS post qualification.
- Acute Medicine and Medical SDEC experience essential.
Desirable
- Experience in one or more related specialities (acute medicine, orthopaedics, critical care, anaesthetics).
- Relevant experience in adult or paediatric Emergency Medicine.
- Experience working in Same Day Emregency Care settings.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Leave to work in UK
- Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Special Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in audit or quality improvement.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit or QI work in the field of Acute Medicine and/or Same Day Emergency Care services.
Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current ALS provider status
- Attained F2 competences or equivalent
Desirable
- BSc/BMedSci (or other intercalated degree), other degrees/qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine.
- ATLS/APLS (or equivalent)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of experience in performing procedures relevant to Acute medicine.
- Evidence of good documentation and written communication skills.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Documented competence in more advanced practical procedures: chest drain insertion, abdominal paracentesis, lumbar puncture etc.
- Evidence of leading quality improvement or audit project.
- Evidence of teaching ability and documented feedback on sessions delivered.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
