Job summary
The
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) Emergency Department (ED) are
seeking to recruit to our dynamic team. The successful candidate will have
previous experience training in EM at ACCS Level. This post is fixed for 12
months.
Barnsley
Emergency Department sees over 100,000 patients yearly. The department boasts
specialised areas in which adult and paediatric patients are treated in minors,
majors and resus. The department is currently supported by 22 Consultants.
Point
of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training has progressed significantly within BHNFT
in the last few years with development of a fortnightly trust-wide POCUS club,
ED departmental ultrasound training clinics and the South Yorkshire Focused
UltraSound in Intensive Care (FUSIC-SY) course. The acquisition of a high-fidelity
ultrasound simulator, Bodyworks Eve, has been a hugely exciting advancement in
our ultrasound training provision in Barnsley, allowing real-time scanning to demonstrate
pathological findings. Ultrasound guided nerve block provision in the ED is
continuing to develop, providing improved pain management for our patients.
This
post is required to commence as soon as possible and will provide senior medical
cover within Emergency Medicine working alongside Consultants, Middle Grade
doctors, Specialty and GP Trainees, FY2 and FY1 doctors.
Main duties of the job
The post will comprise
50% clinical working within our middle grade rota. 50% of the
post-holders time will be assigned to the development of a specialist interest
in ultrasound, specifically Emergency Medicine POCUS. There will be
opportunities for delivery of practical teaching as well as progressing your
existing basic ultrasound skills to a more in-depth level. We anticipate the
post holder will help to develop and improve existing services such as delivery
of ultrasound training to our PAs and ACPs as well as developing skills in, and
teaching, delivery of US-guided nerve blocks including facia-iliaca blocks and
erector spinae plane blocks.
In their
clinical role the successful applicant(s) will be expected to:
Receive,
assess and manage new adult and paediatric patients presenting to the Emergency
Department.
Treat
patients and arrange admission/ discharge or follow-up as necessary.
Take
an active part in the Emergency Department across minors, majors and resus,
including leading resuscitation of multiply injured and seriously ill patients.
Participate
in the training programme for the senior doctors, including providing teaching
sessions, and provide supervision for our juniors as appropriate.
The post-holder
may need to deputise from time to time, for absent colleagues, as far as this
is consistent with above duties.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals
who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa
route please use the link below to check your eligibility.Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
**Please
note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by
the Trust**
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work 50% clinically in the Emergency
Department (ED) seeing a wide range of emergency presentations in a supported
capacity. They will also have 50% personal time allocated to developing their experience
in ultrasound. We will provide consultant-led clinical supervision for this
role. There will be flexibility in the role should you wish to work in a LTFT capacity.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the
teaching and training of staff in the Emergency Department. The Department has
a weekly teaching programme for the junior doctors and medical students as well
as a monthly programme of teaching for the senior doctors, both of which you
will be invited to attend/ participate in.
The post holder in invited to contribute to medical
education and training in the trust. There are multiple opportunities to
develop ultrasound training and ultrasound-guided block provision in the Emergency
Department and across the trust. Projects currently in development include an
ultrasound training programme for Advanced Care Practitioners (ACPs), an annual
Emergency Medicine POCUS course training day and training sessions integrating
high-fidelity in situ simulation with ultrasound in the ED. The post holder is
invited to contribute to the development of the above. There would be an
opportunity for the post-holder to undertake additional training opportunities
such as the FUSIC-SY course. The post
holder will have the opportunity to study for a trust-funded post graduate
certificate in POCUS as part of their fellowship.
The post holder will
work alongside the college tutor, undergraduate lead, departmental lead for
ultrasound, director of medical education and lead nurses to develop departmental
and trust-wide ultrasound training. This may include introducing innovations
for all members of the ED team, including our PAs and ACPs. This may also
include the progression of our local protocols for US-guided nerve blocks such
as fascia iliaca blocks and erector spinae plane blocks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work 50% clinically in the Emergency
Department (ED) seeing a wide range of emergency presentations in a supported
capacity. They will also have 50% personal time allocated to developing their experience
in ultrasound. We will provide consultant-led clinical supervision for this
role. There will be flexibility in the role should you wish to work in a LTFT capacity.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the
teaching and training of staff in the Emergency Department. The Department has
a weekly teaching programme for the junior doctors and medical students as well
as a monthly programme of teaching for the senior doctors, both of which you
will be invited to attend/ participate in.
The post holder in invited to contribute to medical
education and training in the trust. There are multiple opportunities to
develop ultrasound training and ultrasound-guided block provision in the Emergency
Department and across the trust. Projects currently in development include an
ultrasound training programme for Advanced Care Practitioners (ACPs), an annual
Emergency Medicine POCUS course training day and training sessions integrating
high-fidelity in situ simulation with ultrasound in the ED. The post holder is
invited to contribute to the development of the above. There would be an
opportunity for the post-holder to undertake additional training opportunities
such as the FUSIC-SY course. The post
holder will have the opportunity to study for a trust-funded post graduate
certificate in POCUS as part of their fellowship.
The post holder will
work alongside the college tutor, undergraduate lead, departmental lead for
ultrasound, director of medical education and lead nurses to develop departmental
and trust-wide ultrasound training. This may include introducing innovations
for all members of the ED team, including our PAs and ACPs. This may also
include the progression of our local protocols for US-guided nerve blocks such
as fascia iliaca blocks and erector spinae plane blocks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MCEM
Experience
Essential
- CT1/2 (or equivalent) in Emergency Medicine.
Desirable
- Up-to-date with life support courses (ALS, ATLS, APLS)
- Other relevant training e.g. paediatrics, anaesthetics
- Level 1 USS course
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Communication
- Team leading
- Resuscitation
- Organisation and prioritising skills
- Motivated
- Ability to self-direct learning
Desirable
- Audit
- Basic research understanding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MCEM
Experience
Essential
- CT1/2 (or equivalent) in Emergency Medicine.
Desirable
- Up-to-date with life support courses (ALS, ATLS, APLS)
- Other relevant training e.g. paediatrics, anaesthetics
- Level 1 USS course
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Communication
- Team leading
- Resuscitation
- Organisation and prioritising skills
- Motivated
- Ability to self-direct learning
Desirable
- Audit
- Basic research understanding
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
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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).
