Job summary
Junior Clinical Fellow posts in ED UHD, Poole Hospital site
This is an exciting opportunity for a junior doctor working at the level of Junior Clinical Fellow, to gain experience or more experience in Emergency Medicine.
Poole Hospital is the Trauma Unit for East Dorset so we see both intermediate and Major Trauma in addition to all the usual specialities on site for a District general Hospital. Interventional cardiology and Urology and Vascular Surgery are on the UHD Bournemouth site and we have well established clinical pathways
The postholder will join the ED team, consisting of 14 ED Consultants, 6- 8 Registrars, 24 SHO grade Drs and 15 Advanced nurse practitioners. The work is on a 12 week rolling rota which includes day, evening and night shifts and there will always be a 24 hour senior doctor presence.
Each postholder will have an educational supervisor and be provided with career advice as well as a study leave budget.
There is formal dedicated Junior Clinical Fellow teaching every Tuesday afternoon which also includes simulation sessions and we encourage you to be involved in a quality improvement project.
Main duties of the job
- To see new pts presenting to Poole ED
- To provide onward referral of patients needing admission
- To seek appropriate advice from senior clinicians within ED or other speciality teams as appropriate
- To adhere to the provided workforce rota which involves 10 hour shifts
- To be guided by senior ED clinicians in providing patient care
- To engage in a patient safety project or audit
- To be amenable to flexibly covering colleagues' unexpected/unscheduled absences
- To take part in the active weekly SHO teaching
- To support and supervise medical students
- To accommodate the shadowing of those doing work experience placements
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during XXX (season) 202x, when this role and base of work will relocate to xxxx site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure effective communication to nursing and medical staff regarding plans for their patients
- To ensure a good knowledge of the individual clinical pathways available on the Intranet
- To ensure they have a knowledge of where to look to find various policies for patient treatments including the empiric antibiotic pathway
- To be familiar with all the relevant allied healthcare pathways to improve patient assessment and treatment and particularly with the use of physiotherapy and occupational therapy within ED
- To be familiar with pathways for the variety of vulnerable patients including those patients with cognitive dysfunction, mental health crises, those suspected of/disclosing domestic, alcohol or drug abuse; homeless patients; those with learning disabilities/difficulties; those with a hearing impairment and those patients who cannot communicate in English
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure effective communication to nursing and medical staff regarding plans for their patients
- To ensure a good knowledge of the individual clinical pathways available on the Intranet
- To ensure they have a knowledge of where to look to find various policies for patient treatments including the empiric antibiotic pathway
- To be familiar with all the relevant allied healthcare pathways to improve patient assessment and treatment and particularly with the use of physiotherapy and occupational therapy within ED
- To be familiar with pathways for the variety of vulnerable patients including those patients with cognitive dysfunction, mental health crises, those suspected of/disclosing domestic, alcohol or drug abuse; homeless patients; those with learning disabilities/difficulties; those with a hearing impairment and those patients who cannot communicate in English
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
- Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice. Applicant's knowledge is up to date and is fit to practice safely Professional integrity & respect for others Understands the importance of national time directives
Desirable
- Teaching skills Presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies Experience of working in the NHS Minimum 2 years experience post qualification
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS Emergency Department Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Approachable manner Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team Capacity to work under pressure Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and resilience Conscientious and reliable
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Willingness to accept the need to implement hospital and departmental priorities.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Valid/relevant GMC Registration with Licence to Practice MBBS or equivalent medical degree Completion of foundation training or equivalent. Current certification in ALS Evidence of participation in evidence based medicine, e.g journal clubs and presentations.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Royal College qualification Level 1 USS Current certification in at least one of: ATLS, APLS/EPLS Having lead on a clinical audit
- Good standard of note keeping Computer skills Willingness to learn Able to speak English as necessary for the role
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
- Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice. Applicant's knowledge is up to date and is fit to practice safely Professional integrity & respect for others Understands the importance of national time directives
Desirable
- Teaching skills Presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies Experience of working in the NHS Minimum 2 years experience post qualification
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS Emergency Department Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Approachable manner Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team Capacity to work under pressure Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and resilience Conscientious and reliable
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Willingness to accept the need to implement hospital and departmental priorities.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Valid/relevant GMC Registration with Licence to Practice MBBS or equivalent medical degree Completion of foundation training or equivalent. Current certification in ALS Evidence of participation in evidence based medicine, e.g journal clubs and presentations.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Royal College qualification Level 1 USS Current certification in at least one of: ATLS, APLS/EPLS Having lead on a clinical audit
- Good standard of note keeping Computer skills Willingness to learn Able to speak English as necessary for the role
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
