About this role
Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic doctors to join our dynamic Emergency Department team. This post is suitable for candidates working at either SHO/ST1-2 level or ST3+ level, and applications from both grades are welcomed. Applicants will be asked to specify the grade they are applying for during the application process.
The role is delivered through a 24-hour rota and offers continuous support from experienced senior clinicians (ST4+ and above). Successful candidates will gain extensive exposure to a wide range of acute presentations and rotate through all clinical areas of the Emergency Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for doctors considering a career in Emergency Medicine, another acute specialty, or General Practice, providing valuable clinical experience within a busy and supportive environment.
Please note that interview expenses are not reimbursed.
Main duties of the job Clinical Experience (80%)
The majority of the role is dedicated to clinical practice within the Emergency Department, allowing you to:
Manage a diverse range of acute and emergency presentations Gain experience across all areas of the department Develop clinical decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams with 24-hour senior support Build a strong foundation for a future career in Emergency Medicine, acute specialties, or General Practice. Non-Clinical Development Time (20%) For the first 12 months of the post, 20% of your job plan will be protected for non-clinical activity. During this time, you will join one of our departmental development teams, contributing to projects that support innovation, education, quality improvement and patient care. After 12 months in post, the role will revert to a fully clinical position (100% clinical time).
Applications from candidates wishing to work Less Than Full Time (LTFT) are welcomed. Flexible options are available, including the opportunity to undertake a fully clinical role without protected non-clinical time. For example, candidates may choose to work at 50% of a full-time equivalent position.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description attached for a full list of role responsibilities.
In the first 12 months, non-clinical time, you will be asked to join one of our 'teams' working on different projects within the department. Available opportunities include:
The post includes 20% of non clinical time for the first 12 months in post. You will be asked to join one of our teams working on different projects within the department.
Simulation this is an opportunity to participate in our active simulation teaching programme, providing shop-floor education twice a month. Sustainability an opportunity to work with the Green ED team to improve the sustainability of our practice Academic an opportunity to coordinate the departmental journal club, participate in research and encourage others to participate in research Ultrasound an opportunity to improve your own ultrasound skills and facilitate ultrasound training for others Trauma Education an opportunity to become involved in the Major Trauma Networks education team, and deliver education to the MDT Wellbeing an opportunity to develop wellbeing projects within the department Medical Student Education an opportunity to lead on teaching medical students in the department Paramedic Postbox an opportunity to develop patient clinical feedback as a form of education for paramedic colleagues Patient Experience an opportunity to become involved in our innovative Patient Experience group, allowing us to incorporate the patient voice into new policies and guideline If you have a strong passion about another activity/project that you would like to use your 20% time for, we are open to discussing it with you after your appointment.
For the teams listed, if there is competition for the same roles, then allocation will be in order of ranking at interview (i.e. the top ranked person gets first choice, and so on).
You will be asked to prepare a quarterly report for your team, so that we can document and demonstrate the great work being accomplished in the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Registered with GMC (UK) Valid ALS certification
Desirable
MRCEM or equivalent, or part therefore Relevant life support courses- ATLS, ETC, APLS, EPALS
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients. Good clinical judgement Understand Audit/governance processes Experience of working in the NHS or Irish Health service (12 months minimum, 24 months preferred)
Desirable
Experience of working in Emergency Medicine (4 months minimum) Experience of working in other critical care specialties (ICM, Anaesthetics - 4 months minimum)
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise workload Good communication skills Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients Honesty and reliability Flexibility Critical approach to work Demonstrates initiative Willing to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Additional and Aptitudes Essential
IT skills on all Microsoft packages Fluent English speaker No unexplained career gaps Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced and potentially noisy environment, and to work a flexible shift pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and night shifts, in line with service requirements.
Desirable
Evidence of commitment to a career in Emergency Medicine
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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)