Job summary
The
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) Emergency Department are seeking
to recruit to our dynamic team. Ideally the successful candidate would have
previous experience in EM at Foundation/ACCS Level as well as working experience in the UK.
The
Emergency Department at Barnsley sees over 125,000 patients yearly. The
department boasts specialised areas in which adult and paediatric patients are
treated in minors, majors and Resus, which are currently supported by 23
Consultants.
This
post is required to commence immediately and will provide medical cover
within Emergency Medicine working alongside Consultants, Middle Grade doctors,
Specialty and GP Trainees, FY2 and FY1 doctors, Advance Care Practitioners and Physician Associates.
PLEASE NOTE PREVIOUS APPLICANT NEED NOT APPLY AND PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD CVS DIRECT TO THE TRUST CONTACTS.
Main duties of the job
The
post will comprise of clinical working within our lower middle grade rota.
The
post holder will be responsible to the consultants in emergency medicine, in
the management of all patients presenting to the department including those
attending follow-up clinics and those admitted as in-patients. The post-holder will
not be expected to work alone
overnight. The post holder would have access to Consultant shop floor
supervision from 8am to midnight 7 days a week and HST 4 in Emergency Medicine
(or equivalent) outside of these hours.
The
successful applicant(s) will be expected to
Receive, assess and manage all new patients
presenting to the adult and paediatric emergency department.
Treat and arrange admission/discharge or
follow-up as necessary on all patients.
Liaise with specialty colleagues from within
the hospital to ensure safe and quality care is provided to patients within the
Emergency Department.
Take an active part in the emergency
department including leading resuscitation of the multiply injured and
seriously ill patients.
Ensure their practice is consistent with
local and nationally agreed guidelines, protocols and SOPs.
The
post-holder will be expected to participate in the training programme for the
junior doctors and to provide a level of supervision for our juniors as
appropriate.
The full job description and person specification can be found in the supporting documents section.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find the full job description and person specification for this post under the supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find the full job description and person specification for this post under the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
Audit and Research and Motivation
Essential
- Understanding the Principles of Audit.
- Ability to self-direct learning.
- Motivation.
- Good time-keeping.
- Enthusiasm.
Desirable
- Experience of Audit.
- Basic research understanding.
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification as recognized by the GMC.
- Applicants have undertaken their entire undergraduate medical training in English or have attained the minimum International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) score.
- Full Registration with a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
Desirable
- Other degree/ qualifications.
- Distinction.
- Academic Prizes and awards.
- Completed FRCEM Primary/MRCS/MRCP.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate foundation medical competencies.
- Up to date with life support courses (ALS, ATLS, APLS).
- Can demonstrate an understanding and application of:
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Professional relationships with patients
- Working with colleagues
- Post-Foundation employment in one other ACCS (EM/acute med/ICU) specialty (at least 3 months continuous placement).
- Successfully completed FY2 and CT1 or equivalent.
- 3 years post graduation clinical experience.
- 6 months continuous NHS based experience.
Desirable
- Level 1 USS course.
- Post-Foundation employment in two other ACCS (EM/acute med/ICU) specialty (at least 3 months continuous placement in each).
- Evidence of advanced airway management either through worked experience or logbook.
- Instructor for ALS/APLS/ATLS.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Resuscitation.
- Good communication skills.
- Organisational ability.
- Able to deal with stressful situations, prioritise and undertake responsibility.
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Understands the principles of good medical practice.
Desirable
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge.
Person Specification
Audit and Research and Motivation
Essential
- Understanding the Principles of Audit.
- Ability to self-direct learning.
- Motivation.
- Good time-keeping.
- Enthusiasm.
Desirable
- Experience of Audit.
- Basic research understanding.
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification as recognized by the GMC.
- Applicants have undertaken their entire undergraduate medical training in English or have attained the minimum International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) score.
- Full Registration with a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
Desirable
- Other degree/ qualifications.
- Distinction.
- Academic Prizes and awards.
- Completed FRCEM Primary/MRCS/MRCP.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate foundation medical competencies.
- Up to date with life support courses (ALS, ATLS, APLS).
- Can demonstrate an understanding and application of:
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Professional relationships with patients
- Working with colleagues
- Post-Foundation employment in one other ACCS (EM/acute med/ICU) specialty (at least 3 months continuous placement).
- Successfully completed FY2 and CT1 or equivalent.
- 3 years post graduation clinical experience.
- 6 months continuous NHS based experience.
Desirable
- Level 1 USS course.
- Post-Foundation employment in two other ACCS (EM/acute med/ICU) specialty (at least 3 months continuous placement in each).
- Evidence of advanced airway management either through worked experience or logbook.
- Instructor for ALS/APLS/ATLS.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Resuscitation.
- Good communication skills.
- Organisational ability.
- Able to deal with stressful situations, prioritise and undertake responsibility.
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Understands the principles of good medical practice.
Desirable
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge.
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).
