About this role
Job summary
Whipps Cross is a district general hospital that is located on the edge of Epping Forest, in between Walthamstow Central, Leytonstone and Snaresbrook stations.
First opening over a hundred years ago, our team at Whipps Cross have one of the busiest A&E departments in the country with more than 152,000 patients attending each year. Other departments are just as busy with over 77,000 inpatient stays and 381,000 outpatientappointments.
The team at Whipps Cross work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and no two days are the same. We have developed a strong reputation as a centre of excellence for various specialist services such as urology, ENT, audiology, cardiology, colorectal surgery, cancer care and acute stroke care.
Please note - This is an advertisement to join our Staff Bank, and work in Whipps Cross Emergency Services
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a good general medical background with experience in UKEmergency Medicine and the ability to diagnose, treat and appropriately dispose of patientspresenting as an emergency. The following competencies comprise a list the majority of whichthe post holder would have achieved in previous posts before being appointed. Those notachieved at the time of appointment should be acquired under the supervision of theConsultants in Emergency Medicine:Anterior Nasal Pack, BIPAP, CPAP, Cauterization (Littles' Area), Chest Drain, Reduction ofDislocated joints, External Pacing ,Femoral Venous Line Insertion, Reduction of Fractures,Haematoma Block, Intra Venous Sedation, Intraosseous Needle Insertion, Intubation of acardiac arrest patient, Jugular Venous Line Insertion, Knee Aspiration, Log Roll, Nail BedRepair, Nail Removal, Nail Trephine, Pleural Aspiration, Reduction Pulled Elbow, Ring Block,Ultrasound Identification (Jugular vein), Subacromial Injection, Suprapubic Catheter Insertion,Pharmacological control of an agitated patient (as per NICE guidelines), PCI Initiation of CarePathway.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
his is aBankposition, with work offered on anad hoc, as-required basis. Hours arenot guaranteedand will depend on service requirements and shift availability.
Due to the nature of this role,Certificates of Sponsorship are not available. Applicantsmust have full right to work in the UKand be available to work flexible, ad hoc shifts as they arise.
MR Cem registration is an essential requirement for this post.Applications from candidates who do not hold a valid MR Chem qualification/registration willnot be considered
Job description Job responsibilities
To work and provide clinical care to ensure patient safety and safe clinical practice
To provide support as a senior doctor in the ED for junior staff
To work with the nursing and allied health care staff to ensure good clinical care is provided
To work under the guidance of the ED consultants and seek their advice as appropriate
To work in designated areas of the ED which would include RAT (rapid assessment and Triage), Resuscitation, majors, minors and paediatrics
To work in the Ed clinical decision unit area
To continue to maintain their own CPD and address their learning needs as determined by local, regional and national directives.
Diagnosis, resuscitation and initial treatment of all emergency patients. These comprise of self-referred and ambulance cases.
To discharge patients to GPs or offer patients for admission to the appropriate admitting officer.
To organise return visits to special clinics run within the trust i.e. ENT/TIA & fracture clinics.
To attend the teaching A&E teaching and audit programme in which attendance is compulsory. This is paid teaching time.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
Full GMC Registration MB ChB or equivalent Full MRCEM
Desirable
MRCP MRCS
Experience and Skills Essential
Understanding of ALS/ATLS/APLS principles Medical knowledge commensurate with grade 3 years relevant hospital experience at SHO level or above of which at least 12 MONTHS in Emergency Medicine
Personal and people development Essential
Able to work within a multidisciplinary team Good communication skills both written and verbal
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Whipps cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross Rd,
London
E11 1NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)