Job summary
Would you
like to work as part of a friendly team of doctors, nurses and chamber
technicians giving excellent care to a small number of patients? Would you
like opportunities to develop new skills in a world class facility? Are you passionate about Diving, Research and Teamwork?
If so, the Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship could be for you!
DDRC is looking for one or two 12 month fixed term posts with a start date of August 2023.
We will be holding the interviews for this position on the 7th of December 2022.
For more information or to arrange an informal chat, please email Dr Doug Watts, DDRC Medical Director via info@ddrc.org
Main duties of the job
Please download and read the Job Description and Person Specification for full detail.For supplementary information, please download and read 'Life as a Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellow'
Role Summary:
The Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellow will be expected to:
Assess and manage emergency patients presenting with decompression illness and arterial gas embolism under the supervision and guidance of a senior diving doctor.
Triage emergency telephone calls on a nationwide basis via the emergency diving advice line in conjunction with divers / emergency departments / ambulance service and coastguard
Perform recreational diving medicals under the supervision and guidance of a senior diving doctor.
Perform weekly telephone fitness to dive telephone consultation clinics
Manage elective hyperbaric patients being treated for a number of indications (such as osteoradionecrosis and complex wounds) in conjunction with multidisciplinary team
Teach on a variety of courses (such as Diver Medic Technician, HSE Offshore, Expedition Dive Medicine, etc.)
Engage with clinical governance/quality improvement projects
Develop own interests and projects according to individual career ambitions, supported by DDRC.
The successful candidates will be encouraged and funded to undertake: Online Diving Medicine Module, DMAC 1 Medical Assessment of Divers, DMAC 2.
About us
DDRC Healthcare is a charity and leading hyperbaric centre,
commissioned by the NHS. We use our chamber to treat divers with decompression
illness but also to treat a range of other diseases such as wounds and problems
following radiotherapy. We currently treat 3-4 patients a day and have an
extraordinarily high staff to patient ratio, allowing unrushed, excellent care and the
opportunity to get to know our patients well.
The whole organisation employs approximately 60 staff as regular employees and contracted bank staff. Our turnover is in the region of £2 million per year.
We are situated on the Plymouth Science Park, next to University Hospitals Plymouth (Derriford Hospital) and close to the Peninsula Medical School. Within our fantastic facility you will find the Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC), with whom we work closely.
DDRC Professional Services is a subsidiary company of DDRC Healthcare. We have a wide and varied client base from superyachts and mega-yachts, to television production companies, to UK and overseas commercial offshore and diving companies.
DDRC Medical Services is a subsidiary company of DDRC Healthcare. Did you know that as a charity, DDRC invests any profit from medicals to support our core value of diving safety, with information, guidance and our Fitness To Dive service. We offer a wide range of medicals including bespoke, HSE, OGUK, ENG1 and more!
Please visit our website for more information, including our Charitable Objectives. www.ddrc.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:
Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellow
Based:
DDRC Healthcare, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth
Post dates:
One or two 12 month posts available starting August 2023
Hours of Work:
At DDRC: Average of 3 days per week at DDRC (with the
potential to increase this up to 5 days per week by mutual agreement). Standard
hours 08:30 17:00. No mandatory on-call requirement but the applicant would
be encouraged to join the emergency on-call rota for which they would be
remunerated separately.
Outside DDRC: The applicant would be encouraged to
undertake clinical work suiting their individual requirements alongside their
work at DDRC. Availability of external work cannot be guaranteed, however,
support will be given to join Derriford hospital bank if required.
Specialist
Requirements:
Must be
able to pass a HSE Diving medical and be comfortable working in the confined
space of a hyperbaric chamber (see https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ma1.pdf) See person specification for more
details.
Role Summary:
The Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellow will be expected
to:
Assess
and manage emergency patients presenting with decompression illness and
arterial gas embolism under the supervision and guidance of a senior diving doctor.
Triage
emergency telephone calls on a nationwide basis via the emergency diving advice
line in conjunction with divers / emergency departments / ambulance service and
coastguard
Perform
recreational diving medicals under the supervision and guidance of a senior
diving doctor.
Perform
weekly telephone fitness to dive telephone consultation clinics
Manage
elective hyperbaric patients being treated for a number of indications (such as
osteoradionecrosis and complex wounds) in conjunction with multidisciplinary
team
Teach
on a variety of courses (such as Diver Medic Technician, HSE Offshore,
Expedition Dive Medicine, etc.)
Engage
with clinical governance/quality improvement projects
Develop
own interests and projects according to individual career ambitions, supported
by DDRC.
Must
be able to work to the DDRC Healthcare Organisational Values.
Training
provided:
The successful candidates will be encouraged and funded to
undertake:
Royal
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Online Diving Medicine Module
DMAC
1 Medical Assessment of Divers
DMAC
2 (according to availability this may be run as an in house equivalent course)
The outcome of these courses should be basic proficiency in
Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine in order to join the on-call rota, depending on
other medical skills. Previous post holders have successfully become UK
recreational diving referees and HSE Approved Medical Examiners.
Other CPD opportunities such as attendance at conferences
may also be available.
Additional Notes:
This job description is not exhaustive and the postholder
may be required to take on additional responsibilities, commensurate with their
training and skills, as directed by the needs of the organisation and as
advised by the Medical Director of DDRC Healthcare. It is essential that
candidates are able to pass an HSE Diving medical and to be comfortable working
in the confined space of a hyperbaric chamber.
The sustainability of the organisation is dependent upon a
flexible and positive approach to the working environment and this is an
essential requirement for the post.
The postholder is also expected to take proactive
responsibility for relevant continuing professional development, appraisal and
revalidation and to maintain concurrent active and revalidated NHS practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:
Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellow
Based:
DDRC Healthcare, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth
Post dates:
One or two 12 month posts available starting August 2023
Hours of Work:
At DDRC: Average of 3 days per week at DDRC (with the
potential to increase this up to 5 days per week by mutual agreement). Standard
hours 08:30 17:00. No mandatory on-call requirement but the applicant would
be encouraged to join the emergency on-call rota for which they would be
remunerated separately.
Outside DDRC: The applicant would be encouraged to
undertake clinical work suiting their individual requirements alongside their
work at DDRC. Availability of external work cannot be guaranteed, however,
support will be given to join Derriford hospital bank if required.
Specialist
Requirements:
Must be
able to pass a HSE Diving medical and be comfortable working in the confined
space of a hyperbaric chamber (see https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ma1.pdf) See person specification for more
details.
Role Summary:
The Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellow will be expected
to:
Assess
and manage emergency patients presenting with decompression illness and
arterial gas embolism under the supervision and guidance of a senior diving doctor.
Triage
emergency telephone calls on a nationwide basis via the emergency diving advice
line in conjunction with divers / emergency departments / ambulance service and
coastguard
Perform
recreational diving medicals under the supervision and guidance of a senior
diving doctor.
Perform
weekly telephone fitness to dive telephone consultation clinics
Manage
elective hyperbaric patients being treated for a number of indications (such as
osteoradionecrosis and complex wounds) in conjunction with multidisciplinary
team
Teach
on a variety of courses (such as Diver Medic Technician, HSE Offshore,
Expedition Dive Medicine, etc.)
Engage
with clinical governance/quality improvement projects
Develop
own interests and projects according to individual career ambitions, supported
by DDRC.
Must
be able to work to the DDRC Healthcare Organisational Values.
Training
provided:
The successful candidates will be encouraged and funded to
undertake:
Royal
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Online Diving Medicine Module
DMAC
1 Medical Assessment of Divers
DMAC
2 (according to availability this may be run as an in house equivalent course)
The outcome of these courses should be basic proficiency in
Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine in order to join the on-call rota, depending on
other medical skills. Previous post holders have successfully become UK
recreational diving referees and HSE Approved Medical Examiners.
Other CPD opportunities such as attendance at conferences
may also be available.
Additional Notes:
This job description is not exhaustive and the postholder
may be required to take on additional responsibilities, commensurate with their
training and skills, as directed by the needs of the organisation and as
advised by the Medical Director of DDRC Healthcare. It is essential that
candidates are able to pass an HSE Diving medical and to be comfortable working
in the confined space of a hyperbaric chamber.
The sustainability of the organisation is dependent upon a
flexible and positive approach to the working environment and this is an
essential requirement for the post.
The postholder is also expected to take proactive
responsibility for relevant continuing professional development, appraisal and
revalidation and to maintain concurrent active and revalidated NHS practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with GMC or eligible to become registered
- with minimum 2 years post-graduation
- Foundation programme competencies (or equivalent)
- Advanced Life Support Course
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Currently holds or able to pass a HSE diving medical
Desirable
- Online Diving Medicine Course or DMAC Level 1
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant speciality
- UK diving experience or higher diving qualifications
- Teaching experience and/or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Diving Experience
- Fully conversant with, and willing to take an active role in clinical governance
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
Desirable
- Experience in Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine
- Experience in Acute Speciality (Emergency Medicine / Anaesthetics / ICU)
- Experience of undertaking research
Eligibility to work in the UK
Essential
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with GMC or eligible to become registered
- with minimum 2 years post-graduation
- Foundation programme competencies (or equivalent)
- Advanced Life Support Course
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Currently holds or able to pass a HSE diving medical
Desirable
- Online Diving Medicine Course or DMAC Level 1
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant speciality
- UK diving experience or higher diving qualifications
- Teaching experience and/or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Diving Experience
- Fully conversant with, and willing to take an active role in clinical governance
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
Desirable
- Experience in Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine
- Experience in Acute Speciality (Emergency Medicine / Anaesthetics / ICU)
- Experience of undertaking research
Eligibility to work in the UK
Essential
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
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).
Additional information
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
DDRC Healthcare
Address
DDRC Healthcare, The Hyperbaric Medical Centre
8 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8BU
Employer's website
https://www.ddrc.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
