About this role
Job summary
The ARCC (TVW) Transfer Service is hosted by Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, in partnership with South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. The Transfer doctor role involves working alongside a dedicated team of Transfer Practitioners (Paramedics/Ambulance Nurses) and Emergency Care Assistants (ECAs) to deliver duty shifts under remote supervision of the Duty Consultant.
The primary role of the serviceisto triage, coordinate and provide clinical support for all referrals to ARCC TVW, supporting thereferringand receiving hospitals and clinical team(s) toprioritise, maximise the utilisation of resources.
The main purpose of the role is to undertake inter-facility transfers of adults in need, or of likely need of critical care. The service provides inter-facility transfers for adult patients who require, or are likely to require, critical care monitoring and/or interventions during transfer. Transfers are primarily within the Thames Valley and Wessex region but also include out-of-region transfers and mutual aid to other regions and transfer services, including for older paediatric patients.
Transfer Doctors will act as a point of advice and information to organisations and clinicians seeking to undertake an interfacility transfer, working in partnership with the remote duty consultant to triage patients against the regionally agreed scope.
Main duties of the job
Assessment, resuscitation, stabilisation, and transfer of critically ill adultpatients referred to ARCC (TVW) from hospitals across Thames Valley,Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and surrounding areas.
Collaborative working with Transfer Doctors and Transfer Practitioners to deliverhigh-quality care.
Work in close collaboration with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC), duty consultant andconsultants at the transferring and receiving hospitals to coordinate a safe and successful patient transfer.
Active contribution to the administration, development, and operational deliveryof the ARCC (TVW) service.
Participation in clinical governance activities including audit, research, service evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
Delivery of training for Transfer Practitioners, and new Duty Consultants.
Contribution to the ARCC (TVW) outreach programme, acting as a named point of contact and liaison for a designated hospital.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
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Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical
Assessment, resuscitation, stabilisation, and transfer of critically ill adult patients referred to ARCC (TVW) from hospitals across Thames Valley, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and surrounding areas. Safe and timely transport of all patients, including those requiring time-critical intervention Collaborative working with the remote Duty Consultant, Transfer Practitioners and Emergency Care Assistants to deliver high-quality care Provision of telephone and telemedicine advice to referring hospitals and clinicians regarding patient management, transfer suitability, and optimisation under supervision from the Duty Consultant. Triage and prioritisation of transfer requests, including joint agreement with referring units on transfer urgency and level of care under supervision from the Duty Consultant. Accurate and comprehensive documentation of clinical decisions, transfer categorisation, and internal notes using systems such as Refer-a-Patient. Daily management of controlled drugs, including checking, documentation, and secure storage. Work in close collaboration with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC), and consultants at the transferring and receiving hospitals to coordinate a safe and successful patient transfer. Management & Clinical Governance
Active contribution to the administration, development, and operational delivery of the ARCC (TVW) service. Participation in clinical governance activities including audit, research, service evaluation, and continuous quality improvement. Regular attendance at clinical governance days (held face-to-face and virtually). Engagement with service development initiatives and feedback processes. Participation in post transfer debriefs, incident reviews and case reviews. Education & Training
Delivery of training and supervision for Transfer Practitioners, and other Allied Health Care Professionals. Facilitation of case-based discussions, simulation, and equipment reviews during transfer shifts. Support for clinical education and transfer safety within referring hospitals. Outreach
Contribution to the ARCC (TVW) outreach programme, acting as a named point of contact and liaison for a designated hospital. Promotion of safe transfer practices and collaborative working across the regional network. Continued Personal Development
Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific induction and engage with competency programmes appropriate to role. Comply with mandatory training and professional re-registration requirements. Maintenance of personal clinical competence and currency in critical care transfer. Attendance at education days and engagement with ongoing professional development relevant to the role. General Information:
Changes to this job description:
This is an outline of the job description and may be subject to change according to service needs and developments, which will take place in consultation with the post holder asappropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Entry on to General Medical Council (UK) Register. ST6 or equivalent or above in Anaesthesia and completion of Higher ICM Training or current Stage 2 ICM and completion FICM. Successful completion of relevant life support/ resuscitation/ trauma courses previously
Desirable
Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine or other relevant diploma or membership Postgraduate qualification in medical education. FICE accredited
Skills, knowledge, ability Essential
Competent in the assessment, resuscitation and stabilisation of critically unwell patients including emergency anaesthesia, ventilation, and invasive monitoring. Sound judgement and decision-making Good understanding of the principles of clinical governance Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels Speak fluent English to at least I.E.L.T.S level 7.5 Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility Ability to work effectively and productively in a team Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the hospital environment Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team in the hospital environment
Desirable
Ability to manage complex work and prioritise effectively Competent in the assessment, resuscitation and stabilisation of critically unwell paediatric patients Knowledge and skills in Human Factors and Crisis Resource Management Leadership and Management Training
Aptitude and personal characteristics Essential
Respecting everyone Embracing change Recognising success Working together
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.
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Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Nursling Resource Center (SCAS)
Nursling
SO16 0YU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)