About this role
Job summary
The role is for a JCF grade level doctor and is eligible for full registration with the GMC.
We are looking for a candidate able to meet the following essential criteria:
At least two years' post-graduation clinical experience in the UK;
At least four months' experience in emergency medicine in the UK;
Up-to-date certification in ALS.
Desirable criteria also includes:
MRCEM
Experience in medicine, anaesthetics, paediatrics, surgery and/or orthopaedics in substantive roles in the NHS
We are offering a fixed term appointment, initially for 6 months but with potential to extend. We know that doctors have lives outside of work, so we are positive about flexible and less than full-time working: talk to us if this is something you would like to consider.
Main duties of the job
Salisbury ED currently has a spacious 3 bedded Resus, 14 bedded Majors,Paediatric assessment area as well as a newly built minors department. It has further plans for redesigning the current work space.The Department covers a large geographic area and sees over 48,000 new patients per year. It receives the full range of Emergency patients, with Paediatric patients making up approximately 25% of the total. Salisbury is a designated Trauma Unit linked to UHS as our nearest MTC. There is a large military population utilising the Salisbury Plain Training Area and living in the area with their families. There is an experienced and supportive cohort of nurses with Sisters and Senior Sisters in charge of each shift and 3 ENPs through the day until midnight responsible for the Minors area. The hospital has a range of specialities including acute medicine based on AMU, paediatrics and daytime interventional cardiology. Overnight surgical work is covered by a pooled junior doctor rota supported by critical care outreach. Anaesthetics, medicine, O&G and paediatrics all have registrar presence overnight. Salisbury ED is recognised as one of the top performing ED's in the region and benchmark in the top 10 nationally against a number of clinical and non-clinical standards
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have around 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities alongside the candidate information pack.
Person Specification
At least 2 years of experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK or equivalent healthcare system Essential
At least 2 years of experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK or equivalent healthcare system
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice At least 2 years of experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK or equivalent healthcare system ATLS course passed within last 5 years EPALS/APLS MRCEM
Experience Essential
Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in Emergency Medicine including management of paediatrics and trauma. Able to work effectively in majors, minors and resuscitation areas Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems: demonstrates clear, logical thinking and an analytical approach Experience in managing risk and knows when to seek help. Able to prioritise clinical need Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable
Experience in medicine, anaesthetics, paediatrics, surgery and/or orthopaedics in substantive roles in the NHS
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.
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 Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)