About this role
Job summary
The Trust seeks to appoint full-time Trust ST3 to ST5 doctors at Middle Grade level, based in the Emergency Department (ED) at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The postholder may also be required to work cross-site at Peterborough City Hospital dependant on operational needs.
The post is designed to provide support to the Consultant staff and to enhance the clinical supervision of junior doctors (FY2 and ST1-2's). The post holder will join middle grade rota and make a significant contribution to the service delivered to patients within ED.
The applicants should have at least 6 years post registration experience, of which 24 months will have been spent in an Emergency Medicine setting at ST3 level equivalent or higher with a commitment to a career in Emergency Medicine, demonstrated by completing parts of MRCEM/ FRCEM.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Middle Grade shift system providing 24/7 on site cover for the Emergency Department. Post holder will work across the full range of emergency services delivering patient care. Initial assessment and treatment of adult & paediatric patients arriving in the department by ambulance or other means. To carry out manipulation of fractures and dislocations, together with other minor procedures such as suturing and regional block anaesthesia An integral part of in-service training for the junior doctors. Supervision of FY2 and ST1-2 doctors. In addition we have medical students from Cambridge, ACPs and ENP trainees who are provided supervision and shop floor teaching. Participation in the department's teaching programme and appraisal. Audit and administrative roles, e.g. Police Statements, Clinical Audits and service development (6hrs per week on average will be allocated for CPD, teaching and administrative work) Cover for colleagues during annual and study leave will be integrated in the rota. The post holders will work with the audit lead supervising the audit projects of the Junior Doctors and will be required to conduct their own independent audits together with producing action plans as required.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Post holder will also have opportunity to be fully conversant with Clinical Governance process and will contribute to Departmental Clinical Governance.
There are weekly teaching sessions organised where attendance would be expected (unless on leave or working night shifts).
In line with Trust policy, study leave will be provided for the post holder to pursue higher qualifications related to EM as well as some monies towards partly funding of life support courses.
The Emergency Department provides a Consultant-led service; post holders will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that provides Emergency Services. As part of this responsibility, the team, will, be involved in the planning and development of emergency care and the development of an acute assessment unit.
Together with the departmental management team, the post-holder will plan and develop the departments Major and CBRN Incident Response Plans and will participate in exercises to test and develop these plans.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full MRCEM Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold current license to practice Evidence of 5 years of medical experience postgraduate Previous Emergency Medicine experience
Desirable
MRCS or MRCP Evidence of 36 months training at CT1, CT2 and CT3 level in the specialties that make up the ACCS and CT3 EM programme but must include a minimum of 6 months in Emergency Medicine and a minimum of 3 months in specialties other than Emergency Medicine. If MSK has not been completed, then a minimum of 9 months EM is required ACCS EM competences at Core Trainee level Programme or equivalent
Knowledge/Skills/Clinical Expertise Essential
Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Evidence of completion of at least two Life Support course i.e., ALS, ATLS or APLS/EPLS Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement. Able to prioritise clinical need Evidence of completion of short/training courses relevant to EM e.g., airway or ultrasound
Desirable
Specialties outside acute care common stem training (where not laboratory based), such as - Medical specialties e.g., cardiology, geriatric medicine, and respiratory medicine - Surgical specialties, such as Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic, Plastic, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General or Oral & Maxillofacial surgery. Instructor status in any of life support courses
Clinical Governance Essential
Evidence of involvement in clinical governance e.g., handling a complaint, incident reporting Evidence of leading on clinical audit
Desirable
Evidence of having led on a patient safety issue Evidence that personal audit has led to change of practice
Academic / Research / Teaching Skills Essential
Evidence of academic endeavour such as either a completed research project, published paper, clinical topic review, critical appraisal, evidence-based medicine guidelines or publication Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Desirable
Evidence of degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, or additional evidence-based medicine & e-learning modules Evidence of contribution to departmental guidelines Evidence of active participation in research Publications in peer review journals, presentations at academic meetings or poster presentations Evidence of completion of a teaching course
Personal Skills Essential
Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems, particularly in relation to clinical governance Demonstrates awareness of developing situations Capacity to function under pressure Demonstrates initiative, flexibility & resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help Capacity to take in others' perspectives and see patients as people Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g., everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
Probity Essential
Demonstrates Probity (as outlined by GMC) Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
Commitment to Specialty Essential
Demonstrates interest and realistic insight into emergency medicine Demonstrates self-awareness & ability to accept feedback Evidence of achievement relevant to emergency medicine within and outside of 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke
PE29 6NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)