Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine
6 month Fixed Term Contract
We are looking for motivated individuals to join and expand our enthusiastic and friendly team of eight Specialty Doctors at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Emergency Department.
The thriving tourism industry ensures we see over 80,000 patients per annum with a varied case mix and a high proportion of trauma.
Main duties of the job
Doctors interested in pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine will find these posts offer invaluable experience in a beautiful part of the country. There is a regular teaching programme for middle grades aimed at the FRCEM. Early participation on ALS, APLS and ATLS is enabled by our locally run courses. There are research opportunities in the department; we have successfully recruited to several national trials. We have students from the University of Exeter Medical School (in the top ten medical schools in the UK) and there are ample opportunities to teach. We rated the best hospital in the South West on the GMC's 2019 national training survey.
Contracts will be based on a ten session Specialty Doctor contract, of which one session will be for supporting professional activities. The posts include annual and study leave. We offer a double time, enhanced rate of two hours per PA between 10pm and 8am (5.25PA per night shift) to recognise out of hours work and give flexibility to achieve an excellent work life balance.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds
We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are required to be GMC registered wit h a Licence to Practice. Applications are also welcomed from those wishing to work part- time or to job-share.
Informal enquires are welcome to further discuss all that we have to offer in both professional and personal quality of life.
To find out what the Trust has to offer you and an informal chat regarding this post please email either Mark Jadav , Clinical Lead for Emergency Medicine, at Mark.Jadav@nhs.net or Jenny Farrant, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, at jennifer.farrant1@nhs.net or by telephone on 01872 253219
To arrange an informal visit please contact Debra Clayton, ED Secretary, on 01872 252452 or email debraclayton@nhs.net
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
The Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are required to be GMC registered wit h a Licence to Practice. Applications are also welcomed from those wishing to work part- time or to job-share.
Informal enquires are welcome to further discuss all that we have to offer in both professional and personal quality of life.
To find out what the Trust has to offer you and an informal chat regarding this post please email either Mark Jadav , Clinical Lead for Emergency Medicine, at Mark.Jadav@nhs.net or Jenny Farrant, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, at jennifer.farrant1@nhs.net or by telephone on 01872 253219
To arrange an informal visit please contact Debra Clayton, ED Secretary, on 01872 252452 or email debraclayton@nhs.net
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
The Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- Primary medical Qualification
- ALS, ATLS or APLS provider (at least 1)
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCS, MCEM or equivalent
- Instructor for at least one of Life Support courses
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required of a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Emergency Medicine
- Wide experience in Emergency and Acute Medicine
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- Primary medical Qualification
- ALS, ATLS or APLS provider (at least 1)
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCS, MCEM or equivalent
- Instructor for at least one of Life Support courses
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required of a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Emergency Medicine
- Wide experience in Emergency and Acute Medicine
Desirable
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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