About this role
Job summary
The successful candidate will work as part of the experienced ED team and will have the responsibilities similar to that of the senior registrar (approx. st6 level) with a focus on developing skills and behaviours for beginning a Consultant post in Emergency Medicine.
The role will have a 75% clinical and 25% Non clinical split to allow the candidate to get involved with quality and safety meetings, quality improvement projects, education and own reflection/CPD.
We are looking for someone who will demonstrate a positive attitude and will work well within a team, while also having the ability to use their initiative. The Emergency department is a very fast paced, busy environment so the ideal candidate should be able to work under pressure with the support of their peers.
We pride ourselves on our Trust Values and expecting Doctors to demonstrate this within their role.
Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities of this post are to:
- Carry out initial assessments, investigations and manage patients in the Emergency Department
- Supervise clinically in the department
- Participate in teaching for junior medical staff and nursing staff
- Admit and discharge patients safely from the Emergency Department
- Ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients in the Emergency Department
- Work flexibility between all areas of the department.
- Participate in the running of the department
- Participate in non-clinical tasks to ensure smooth running of the department
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description Job responsibilities
As a post CCT fellow, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experts in in one of the busiest emergency departments in the UK.
The Leicester Royal Infirmary has the only Emergency Department serving the city of Leicester and the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland and is one of the busiest in the country, treating over 230,000 new patients, a quarter of whom are children. The ED incorporates:
12 Resuscitation bays
32 bay Majors area
Injuries area with 10 cubicles
Separate Paediatric ED with 12 rooms and 8 bays
16 bed Emergency Decisions unit
Emergency Frailty Unit
Clinical (75%)
- Working in the Emergency Department as a senior decision maker ( ST6 level) providing support to the medical team.
- Ensure standards are met to ensure a safe department are met at all times
- Lead in areas to ensure clinical safety and efficient decision making
- Experience in running the department with support of nominated supervisor.
- Provide visible leadership on the shopfloor
Non Clinical ( 25%)
- Spend time completing Consultant of the day tasks
- Participate in patient safety investigations, complaints and requests for case reviews
- Support formal education programmes within the department
- Gain experience in department working groups alongside allocated Consultant
- Identify and lead a service improvement project that will benefit the department priority.
- Attend Departmental meetings alongside Consultant
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Desirable
CCT (or within 6 months of expected achievement including via CESR route) in Emergency Medicine Instructor in life support courses
Experience Essential
3 years of higher Emergency Medicine training or equivalent To be able to work at an appropriate level but with recourse to senior advice when necessary. Documented competencies in Emergency Medicine
Communication and relationship skills Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. Clarity of communication and organisation. To be empathic and sensitive
Motivation Essential
Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills Evidence of professional team working
Research and Audit Essential
Evidence of adequate CME if appropriate Understanding of Audit principles Evidence of personal experience of audit Up to date - Good Clinical Practice
Management Essential
Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues pertinent to Emergency Medicine Able to follow UHL policies and guidance
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
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 Leicester NHS Trust
Address UHL Leicester Royal Infirmary Emergency Department
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)