Job summary
PLEASE NOTE:This advert is ring-fenced for internal CDDFT Employees (substantive/fixed term) and current LET Trainees placed by the Deanery at one of our main hospital sites (UHND, BAH and DMH). All other external applications will be rejected.
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.
Are you looking for the chance to increase your experience
in Emergency Medicine.
We're excited to be able to offer these Clinical Fellow posts
You will be well supported by our friendly and
enthusiastic Consultant, Middle Grade and Nursing team when you're on the shop
floor, and will be allocated an Educational Supervisor with the same interest
as you who is able to give you expert guidance and support. We're also able to
fund up to £1500 to complete a specialist qualification like PGCertMedEd. We're
looking for keen, hard working and organised doctors who have experience in UK
Emergency Medicine, an up to date ALS certification and have completed
foundation training.
Main duties of the job
1. Assist in provision of effective emergency treatment to
the patients attending in a timely manner meeting the ED 4 hour target without
compromising the quality of patient care.
2. Participation in the departments Teaching and Audit
Programmes
3. Teaching formal and informal opportunities.
4. Collaborating with senior on shop floor and with
specialty teams to ensure inter-disciplinary care is optimal
5. Ensure the departmental and hospital policies and
protocols are respected and adhered.
6. Maintains and carries out duties as per GMC standards,
trust policies.
7. Undertake mandatory training as directed.
8. To take up additional duties when opportunity
arises in a commitment to Improving Working Lives principles and flexible
working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.
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
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have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
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 which provides 24 hour cover. The ED
is blessed with an excellent and supportive nursing team and our friendly
atmosphere is frequently commented upon by past junior doctors. These are new
posts which have been created to increase our junior tier numbers to strengthen
the team, improve work life balance for our clinicians by enabling a maximum of
1:3 weekend working and improve our ability to deliver high quality care to our
patients.
This post has been designed primarily for foundation
trainees looking to take a year out between CT/ST or gain additional experience
in emergency medicine. The majority of our previous clinical fellows have been
successful in gaining training posts both within the North East and
beyond.
Consideration will be given to overseas graduates who have
no experience of working in the NHS but who have significant previous
experience in Emergency Medicine. This is an excellent opportunity for suitable
candidates to start their NHS career.
The applicants will be expected to have undergone
appropriate foundation training or equivalent training. Preference will be
given to those who have previous experience in Emergency Medicine. There will
be opportunities to develop skills in emergency medicine, point of care
ultrasound, quality improvement, and teaching and training including
simulation, with 2 weeks of paid study leave, as well as self-directed
educational development time.
The department has a broad case mix with approximately 30%
of patients attending the department brought by 999 ambulance. Consequently
close working relationships with the Acute Assessment/Same Day Emergency Care
Units are essential to help speed the process of managing patients who attend
the hospitals with acute illness. We would positively welcome applications from
candidates with an interest in acute medicine.
We are a Trauma Unit and work in close
relationship with the Northern Trauma Network. We see more than average major
trauma patients, as compared to other Trauma units in the region, due to
geographical location as the west of the catchment area is more than one hour
from the major trauma centre and hence does not bypass.
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 which provides 24 hour cover. The ED
is blessed with an excellent and supportive nursing team and our friendly
atmosphere is frequently commented upon by past junior doctors. These are new
posts which have been created to increase our junior tier numbers to strengthen
the team, improve work life balance for our clinicians by enabling a maximum of
1:3 weekend working and improve our ability to deliver high quality care to our
patients.
This post has been designed primarily for foundation
trainees looking to take a year out between CT/ST or gain additional experience
in emergency medicine. The majority of our previous clinical fellows have been
successful in gaining training posts both within the North East and
beyond.
Consideration will be given to overseas graduates who have
no experience of working in the NHS but who have significant previous
experience in Emergency Medicine. This is an excellent opportunity for suitable
candidates to start their NHS career.
The applicants will be expected to have undergone
appropriate foundation training or equivalent training. Preference will be
given to those who have previous experience in Emergency Medicine. There will
be opportunities to develop skills in emergency medicine, point of care
ultrasound, quality improvement, and teaching and training including
simulation, with 2 weeks of paid study leave, as well as self-directed
educational development time.
The department has a broad case mix with approximately 30%
of patients attending the department brought by 999 ambulance. Consequently
close working relationships with the Acute Assessment/Same Day Emergency Care
Units are essential to help speed the process of managing patients who attend
the hospitals with acute illness. We would positively welcome applications from
candidates with an interest in acute medicine.
We are a Trauma Unit and work in close
relationship with the Northern Trauma Network. We see more than average major
trauma patients, as compared to other Trauma units in the region, due to
geographical location as the west of the catchment area is more than one hour
from the major trauma centre and hence does not bypass.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly with colleagues to provide services
- Demonstrable interest in chosen area of specialism (Ultrasound, simulation, quality improvement, medical education)
- 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
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- ALS provider certification.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Team player.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement activity relevant to Emergency Medicine
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualifications ATLS,APLS, MIMMS, EPLS
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Training or Equivalent, Previous experience of working in a UK Emergency Department
Desirable
- Completion of Core Training (ACCS)
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly with colleagues to provide services
- Demonstrable interest in chosen area of specialism (Ultrasound, simulation, quality improvement, medical education)
- 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
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- ALS provider certification.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Team player.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement activity relevant to Emergency Medicine
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualifications ATLS,APLS, MIMMS, EPLS
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Training or Equivalent, Previous experience of working in a UK Emergency Department
Desirable
- Completion of Core Training (ACCS)
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).
