Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern and
fast paced Emergency Department while building experience and exposure to
Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine. Sunderland Royal Hospital ED benefits from
24/7 Middle Grade Cover and Consultant cover 16 hours a day, 7 days a week. Of
our 19 Consultants, 4 work in the pre-hospital field with GNAAS and Sunderland
is the base unit within the North East for the PHEM Specialty Trainee.
This post is designed for you to gain experience in looking
after patients as part of a diverse team in the ED whilst gaining experience of
the provision of care in the pre-hospital field. This experience will be gained
by close working with NEAS and GNAAS with the opportunity for clinical shifts,
training exposure and QIP as well as other self-directed experiences. This post
would be ideal for anyone wishing to develop a portfolio to aid application to
PHEM training and as such prior experience in either Emergency Medicine or
Critical Care is essential.
Main duties of the job
The
Trust has Emergency Departments at both Sunderland Royal Hospital and South
Tyneside Hospital. There is a well-established programme for induction as well
as Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Junior Doctor and Middle Grade teaching which
you will be able to engage in.
Fourth
and fifth year medical students regularly rotate through the ED and the
department has access to low fidelity simulation equipment and a strong
relationship with the Education Centre which has other teaching facilities and
equipment.
Clinical working time
will be a combination of day, late and night shifts as well as weekend working
with a balance of 80% time working in ED and 20% of time working towards PHEM
experience.
This post is not recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean.
Although not recognised for training, the successful
candidate will be allocated to a clinical supervisor with PHEM experience, and
have the opportunity for supervised learning and feedback. They will also have access to department
training meetings and local teaching.
Interview Date: 6th
March 2024
Start Date: 5th August 2024
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Each Junior Doctor will be expected to provide direct care to all patients that present to the Emergency Department. Supervision is provided by 24-hour middle grade cover, with Consultant supervision provided 09:00 21:00 7 days per week.
An intensive induction programme is provided at the beginning of the post, which forms the foundation on which further clinical experience and training is based. Dedicated rotation and training may be allocated for each Junior Doctor within the ED walk in centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Each Junior Doctor will be expected to provide direct care to all patients that present to the Emergency Department. Supervision is provided by 24-hour middle grade cover, with Consultant supervision provided 09:00 21:00 7 days per week.
An intensive induction programme is provided at the beginning of the post, which forms the foundation on which further clinical experience and training is based. Dedicated rotation and training may be allocated for each Junior Doctor within the ED walk in centre.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise own limits and the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
- Information Technology skills.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic general medical knowledge.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
Profession/Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
- Punctuality.
- A clear desire to work in the Emergency Department
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Desire to develop own educational projects and contribute to existing departmental education programmes.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience teaching different learner groups.
- Research experience.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Specific understanding of own audit projects.
Qualifications
Essential
Personality/Attitude
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgmental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise own limits and the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
- Information Technology skills.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic general medical knowledge.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
Profession/Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
- Punctuality.
- A clear desire to work in the Emergency Department
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Desire to develop own educational projects and contribute to existing departmental education programmes.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience teaching different learner groups.
- Research experience.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Specific understanding of own audit projects.
Qualifications
Essential
Personality/Attitude
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgmental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
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
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).
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