Job summary
This
is an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain further skills and knowledge
of working within Emergency 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 emergency treatment to the
patients attending in a timely manner meeting the ED 4 hour target without
compromising the quality of patient care, participation in the departments
Teaching and Audit Programmes, ensure the departmental and hospital policies
and protocols are respected and adhered and maintains and carries 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.
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 been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS 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 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.
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 3 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 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.
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 3 hours per week of
paid self-directed educational development time.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in audit or quality improvement.
Satutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post qualification.
- Either relevant NHS post qualification experience (Foundation training/equivalent) OR relevant previous Emergency Medicine experience
Desirable
- Experience in one or more related specialities (acute medicine, orthopaedics, critical care, anaesthetics).
- Relevant experience in adult or paediatric Emergency Medicine.
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) provider
- MRCEM/FRCEM intermediate
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of experience in performing procedures relevant to emergency 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, arterial lines 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.
Satutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post qualification.
- Either relevant NHS post qualification experience (Foundation training/equivalent) OR relevant previous Emergency Medicine experience
Desirable
- Experience in one or more related specialities (acute medicine, orthopaedics, critical care, anaesthetics).
- Relevant experience in adult or paediatric Emergency Medicine.
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) provider
- MRCEM/FRCEM intermediate
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of experience in performing procedures relevant to emergency 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, arterial lines 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)
