About this role
Job summary
This post is a middle grade position which will experience in a supported Emergency Medicine department. The applicant should be aiming to gain more experience before entering formal training at ST4 onwards or by the CESR route and Article 14, or the Defined Route of Entry into Emergency Medicine (DREEM).
This is a new middle grade position as Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine with the potential to consolidate their experience in Emergency Medicine. Alongside developing their clinical skills the post will allow the applicant to develop Ultrasound and Research skills. This department has a strong link to ultrasound training and teaching and will provide support to interested candidates to achieve Level 1 & Level 2 Ultrasound skills.
This post will also allow you to take part in the active research and quality improvement programs within the department. Many of the research projects have been presented in international conferences and also published.
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The interview date will be communicated via email, and the interview will be conducted face-to-face. It will not be a virtual interview.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the multidisciplinary clinical team as middle grade in the Emergency Department. Provide high quality care, knowledge, and skill for the patients either directly or by supervision and floor management of the junior clinical staff To maintain the standards of the College of Emergency Medicine and the West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust To assume clinical responsibility for patients brought to the department by the emergency services, self-referring or referred by GP You are expected to deal with unexpected emergencies including those resulting from infectious diseases like COVID-19 To be part of Trauma Team co-ordinated management of major trauma To be immediately available for opinion, guidance and advice on any patient seen by a junior clinician in the ED at any time during the rostered duty shift
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About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
Closing date: This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The children requiring emergency care in the West Suffolk area are lucky to have a dedicated 24/7 children's area within the main emergency department. This area is mainly self-contained and has its own triage room, 6 trolley spaces (split into 2 bays) and its own waiting area, which is situated near to the ED x-ray and allows Children to been seen and treated with minimal contact with adult patients. The area also has its own dedicated facilities such as toilets, a kitchen area, sluice, drug prep area, and triage room.
Currently we have 3 consultant paediatricians working clinical PAs in ED to help support with the clinical education of the junior doctors and the treatment of patients. We currently have funding for three paediatric nurses per shift and are actively recruiting to fill some vacancies, as recently some staff nurses have progressed to more senior posts and to become trainee ENPs.
The paediatric nursing team includes a band 7 lead, band 6 nurses and experienced band 5 nurses, all of whom have extensive clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of children who require emergency care. The paediatric nurses are all EPALS provider trained, and the team also have one EPALS and one PILS instructor among them who work with the resuscitation team to deliver training across the trust.
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Person Specification
Trust Values Essential
Commitment to Trust Values
Qualifications and Experience Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCEM Primary and MRCEM SBA passed, or equivalent / legacy qualification (e.g. FRCEM Primary and Intermediate). Candidates working towards, or who already hold, full MRCEM are encouraged to apply.
Desirable
Primary FRCEM Relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCert Medical Education, MSc, RCEM-accredited ultrasound).
Eligibilty Essential
Full registration with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practise at time of starting the post. Minimum of 5 years postgraduate medical experience, of which at least 2 years should be in Emergency Medicine, including at least 6 months working in UK Emergency Medicine at a level equivalent to ST4 or above. Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies and of clinical competence at ST3 / core-training level or above. Level 3 safeguarding children training.
Desirable
Experience of working at registrar (ST3+) level in a UK major trauma centre or paediatric major trauma centre. Six months dedicated experience in paediatric emergency medicine
Clinical care (knowledge and skills) Essential
Competent in the core Emergency Medicine procedural skills expected at ST3+ level. Able to independently assess and manage undifferentiated patients across all areas of the ED, and to make safe shop-floor decisions with consultant support available. Aware of own limitations and knows when to consult senior colleagues. Understands the importance of working effectively in teams. Able to help manage the clinical floor, prioritise the activities of the team, and supervise and support junior clinical staff.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of UK health systems. Awareness of current issues in the NHS
Acute Care (Knowledge and Skills) Essential
Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient. Able to lead a resuscitation and contribute effectively to the trauma team. Current ALS provider certificate. ATLS/ETC and APLS/EPLS in date, or willingness to obtain within an agreed time frame.
Desirable
All three life support courses (ALS, ATLS and APLS/EPLS) in date; instructor status in any of these. Trauma team experience RCEM core ultrasound or equivalent (FUSIC/FAMUS)
Teaching, Audit and Research Essential
Active participation in clinical audit Contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Desirable
Evidence of leading a completed quality improvement project or audit cycle. Peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations at regional or national meetings. Formal teaching qualification or experience of organising a teaching programme.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential
Able to communicate effectively in written English. Able to communicate effectively in spoken English to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following:- - PLAB 1 - PLAB 2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.adequate to enable effective Computer literate
Desirable
Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues Evidence of team working skills Evidence of leadership skills Understand the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS
Team Essential
Enjoy teamwork and work cooperatively with others and demonstrate leadership potential. Able to support the department in a professional manner
Desirable
Have ability to manage the clinical floor and prioritise the activities of the team.
Commitment to speciality and Motivation Essential
Have clear short- and long-term goals. Demonstrate interest and realistic insight in Emergency Medicine training.
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St. Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)