About this role
Job summary
The FY2 Locally Employed Doctor post within the Emergency Department provides an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills and experience in acute medicine and emergency care. The post-holder will be responsible for the assessment, investigation, and initial management of patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergency conditions. Working under the supervision of senior ED clinicians, the FY2 doctor will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective patient care within a fast-paced environment.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Assessment and Management
Perform initial clinical assessments of patients presenting with urgent or emergency conditions.
Take thorough histories, conduct physical examinations, and formulate working diagnoses.
Order and interpret relevant investigations
Patient Care and Monitoring
Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in clinical status.
Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients promptly to senior colleagues.
Ensure safe and effective handovers between shifts and multidisciplinary team members.
Documentation and Record-Keeping
Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed clinical records in line with legal and organisational standards.
Complete discharge summaries and referral letters as required.
Multidisciplinary Team Working
Collaborate effectively with nurses, senior doctors, allied health professionals, and support staff to deliver coordinated care.
Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and handovers.
Training and Professional Development
Engage actively in departmental teaching sessions, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
Reflect on clinical practice and undertake continuous professional development activities.
Compliance and Governance
Adhere to local policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements including infection control and health & safety.
Report incidents, near misses, and contribute to patient safety initiatives.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description Job responsibilities 1. Clinical Duties
Undertake comprehensive assessment and initial management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
Take detailed medical histories and perform appropriate physical examinations.
Formulate differential diagnoses and request relevant investigations (blood tests, ECGs, radiology).
Initiate appropriate treatment plans including prescribing medications and interventions within level of competence and supervision.
Reassess patients, monitor clinical progress, and modify management plans as necessary.
Recognise signs of clinical deterioration and escalate to senior medical staff promptly.
Facilitate safe and effective patient discharge, admission, or transfer as appropriate.
2. Documentation and Communication Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with Trust and GMC standards.
Complete discharge summaries, referral letters, and other documentation as required.
Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, families, and carers regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
3. Education, Training, and Development Participate actively in departmental teaching, training sessions, and clinical audits.
Engage in reflective practice and continuing professional development to enhance clinical skills.
Contribute to quality improvement projects within the Emergency Department.
4. Governance and Compliance Adhere to all Trust policies, clinical guidelines, and protocols including infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding.
Participate in clinical governance activities, incident reporting, and risk management processes.
Ensure compliance with the requirements of the General Medical Council (GMC) and other relevant professional bodies.
5. Teamwork and Professionalism Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Contribute to a positive working environment that promotes learning and high-quality care.
Person Specification
. Essential
Full GMC registration completion of foundation year 1 Experience in acute or emergency medicine Sound knowledge of common emergency presentations effective clinical assessment and diagnostics skills resilience and adaptability to fast paced environment
Desirable
evidence of ongoing professional development previous experience working in an emergency department enthusiasm for emergency medicine and acute care
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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)