Job summary
South Tyneside
and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to Appoint a Trust Grade Doctor
at F3/CT1 level for the Adult Emergency Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Suitable for doctors who have completed Foundation Programme training (or
equivalent) and will be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital commencing February
2025.
The Trust has
Emergency Departments at both Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside
Hospital with the Department at Sunderland benefiting from 24/7 Middle Grade
presence and 16 hours of ED consultant supervision, seven days per week. There is a
well-established programme for induction as well as Emergency Nurse
Practitioner, Junior Doctor and Middle Grade teaching programmes. Fourth and
fifth year medical students and PA 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.
This Post is
not recognised for training by the Post-graduate Dean although you will be allocated to a clinical supervisor, and have the opportunity
for supervised learning and feedback. You will also have access to departmental
training meetings and local teaching.
Informal discussions
and arrangements to visit can be made via Dr Aisling Timmons, Consultant in
Emergency Medicine. Contact - 0191 541 0161
Main duties of the job
You will have an understanding of the principles of clinical audit,
clinical governance and evidence-based medicine. These are actively-practiced
in the Department and contributions are actively-supported and encouraged.
You will be expected to assess, investigate, treat and refer
appropriately patients of all descriptions across the Emergency Department and
Urgent Treatment Centre. You have a duty to seek advice and support as needed in the assessment of these patients.
You must have
a thorough up-to date knowledge of resuscitation techniques and take a major
role in the employment of these in the resuscitation of critically-ill and
injured patients brought into the Department.
You must ensure that all relevant documentation is completed for each
patient seen, including the required data input for the Departmental computer
systems and the generation of a GP letter.
You will be encouraged to update your knowledge and skills by
attending appropriate courses/meetings. Appraisal will be used to monitor
progress throughout the Post and to identify future training needs. You will
be supported by a clinical and educational supervisor for the duration of the Post and are expected to keep a log of your continuous professional
development.
This Post is not recognised for training by the Post-graduate Dean.
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. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The remit of the Post will be for one position which will be a full-time, fixed-term Post for six months. This is a Trust Grade-level Appointment for Trainees seeking opportunities to enhance their careers, for Trainees seeking to gain experience in Emergency Medicine.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The remit of the Post will be for one position which will be a full-time, fixed-term Post for six months. This is a Trust Grade-level Appointment for Trainees seeking opportunities to enhance their careers, for Trainees seeking to gain experience in Emergency Medicine.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
- Information Technology skills.
- Good basic general medical knowledge.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based medicine.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
- Four months of Emergency Medicine experience.
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Personality/Attitude/Other
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgmental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- ILS.
Desirable
Profession/Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration to the end of the Post.
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
- Punctuality.
- A clear desire and reason to work in Emergency Medicine/Acute Care.
Teaching, Research and Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in under-graduate and appropriate post-graduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally-provided medical education.
- Evidence of audit/QIP experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Research experience.
- Evidence of audit/QIP experience.
- Specific understanding of own audit projects.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
- Information Technology skills.
- Good basic general medical knowledge.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based medicine.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
- Four months of Emergency Medicine experience.
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Personality/Attitude/Other
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgmental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- ILS.
Desirable
Profession/Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration to the end of the Post.
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
- Punctuality.
- A clear desire and reason to work in Emergency Medicine/Acute Care.
Teaching, Research and Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in under-graduate and appropriate post-graduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally-provided medical education.
- Evidence of audit/QIP experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Research experience.
- Evidence of audit/QIP experience.
- Specific understanding of own audit projects.
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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