Job summary
This
is an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain further skills and knowledge
of working within Acute Medicine, specifically Medical Same Day Emergency Care,
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 :
Assist in provision of effective treatment to the patients
attending in a timely manner.
Participation in the departments Teaching and Audit
Programmes
Teaching formal and informal opportunities.
Collaborating with senior on shop floor and with specialty
teams to ensure inter-disciplinary care is optimal
Ensure the departmental and hospital policies and protocols
are respected and adhered.
Maintains and carries out duties as per GMC standards, trust
policies.
Undertakes mandatory training as directed.
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
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
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
excellent consultant and middle grade staff with an excellent and supportive
nursing team. Our friendly atmosphere is frequently commented upon by past
junior doctors. This post is aimed to increase our junior tier numbers to
strengthen the team and improve work life balance for all staff.
The
applicants will be expected to have undergone appropriate foundation training
or equivalent training. Previous experience in Acute Medicine and also
specifically Medical Same Day Emergency Care services is essential. There will
be opportunities to develop skills in acute medicine and same day emergency care,
quality improvement, and 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.
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
excellent consultant and middle grade staff with an excellent and supportive
nursing team. Our friendly atmosphere is frequently commented upon by past
junior doctors. This post is aimed to increase our junior tier numbers to
strengthen the team and improve work life balance for all staff.
The
applicants will be expected to have undergone appropriate foundation training
or equivalent training. Previous experience in Acute Medicine and also
specifically Medical Same Day Emergency Care services is essential. There will
be opportunities to develop skills in acute medicine and same day emergency care,
quality improvement, and 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.
Person Specification
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.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Leave to work in UK
- Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current ALS provider status
- Attained CT2 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 experience (Foundation training/equivalent)
- Experience working in Same Day Emergency Care setting.
Desirable
- Experience in one or more related specialities (acute medicine, orthopaedics, critical care, anaesthetics).
- Relevant experience in Adult Emergency Medicine.
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
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.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Leave to work in UK
- Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current ALS provider status
- Attained CT2 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 experience (Foundation training/equivalent)
- Experience working in Same Day Emergency Care setting.
Desirable
- Experience in one or more related specialities (acute medicine, orthopaedics, critical care, anaesthetics).
- Relevant experience in Adult Emergency Medicine.
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)
