Job summary
We are delighted to present this opportunity to join our growing
Emergency Department in South Yorkshire seeing 90,000 patients per year. We are
a friendly District General Hospital and Trauma unit caring for both adults and
children. These posts offer an opportunity to consolidate experience in
Emergency Medicine. The rota is self-rostered, 1 in 3 weekends, no nights,
latest shift finish 1am and with 25% of paid time available to develop
specialised interests to help build the career that you want. Options for that
time include with our highly rated Medical Education team, Ultrasound, Quality
Improvement and as part of our work towards Green ED accreditation. For those
unsure whether Emergency Medicine or GP is the future your time can also be
spent working with our friendly Out Of Hours GP team. We will also consider
bespoke support for other interests or projects, which develop your career.
We have 17 enthusiastic Consultants keen to provide shop floor teaching and long term Educational Supervision as you continue to develop. Our team of clinicians includes an F2, GP STRs, ACCS CT1s, EM HSTs, CESR Doctors and a fantastic cohort of ENPs and ACPs. We also have a Consultant dedicated to Medical Education who provides bookable time for supervision and guidance on and off the shop floor to really take your skills to the next level.
If you would like to discuss this further please email Dr Matt Stafford at matt.stafford1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Facilitate patient
assessment, treatment and admission within the Emergency Department.
Facilitate patient
discharge.
Liaison with other
specialties and agencies including Primary Care within this process.
Requesting
diagnostic tests (such as X-Ray and laboratory investigations) and taking
biological samples, manually and through the Trusts computerised systems.
Act in accordance
with the policies of the Emergency Department and the Trust and seek advice and
assistance from the Consultants when necessary.
Ensure accurate
and complete documentation is undertaken for all patient records in line with
Trust protocols. This includes coding of clinical information.
Undertake
consultations with relatives concerning patients when appropriate, maintaining
confidentiality at all times.
When necessary
accompany patients being transferred from the Emergency Department to other
areas e.g. radiology department for CT or Intensive Care.
Communicate
effectively with other healthcare professionals in and out of the Trust (e.g.
specialty teams, GPs) about patient care when appropriate.
Please note that once we have received our maximum amount of applications the advert will close early.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and
be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the
latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would
you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved
for staff engagement overall.
But dont
just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations
for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our
people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of
the improvements we are making.
All of our
5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to
improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and
Together. If you are passionate about
making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of this
post are equivalent to ST1/ST2
The successful
candidate will take part in the Junior Doctor rota with 75% of their time being
for clinical duties.
The appointed
clinical fellow will be expected to assess and manage all categories of
patients presenting to the Emergency Department, under the supervision of the Emergency
Department Consultants.
The post holders
will be responsible to the Consultants in Emergency Medicine, in the management
of all patients presenting to the department
Additional
responsibilities will be in line with the chosen fellowship interest(s) of the
successful candidates.
Key Tasks
To work as
part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to support and help to provide a
comprehensive Emergency Medicine Service within the Trust.
Maintenance
of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
Assisting
with teaching, training and assessment of junior staff and medical students,
nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Main Responsibilities
Direct
Clinical Care
Facilitate patient
assessment, treatment and admission within the Emergency Department.
Facilitate patient
discharge.
Liaison with other
specialties and agencies including Primary Care within this process.
Requesting
diagnostic tests (such as X-Ray and laboratory investigations) and taking
biological samples, manually and through the Trusts computerised systems.
Act in accordance
with the policies of the Emergency Department and the Trust and seek advice and
assistance from the Consultants when necessary.
Ensure accurate
and complete documentation is undertaken for all patient records in line with
Trust protocols. This includes coding of clinical information.
Undertake
consultations with relatives concerning patients when appropriate, maintaining
confidentiality at all times.
When necessary
accompany patients being transferred from the Emergency Department to other
areas e.g. radiology department for CT or Intensive Care.
Communicate
effectively with other healthcare professionals in and out of the Trust (e.g.
specialty teams, GPs) about patient care when appropriate.
On-call/Full Shift duties
Hours of
Work
The
successful candidate will work a full shift pattern 40 hours per week, with
dedicated time for pursuing their ED clinical fellow specialism.
The Tier 2 rota is self-rostered, under the
supervision of Dr Matt Stafford (Emergency Department Rota Lead)
The rota is
a 12 week annualised 1 in 3 weekends, no nights, latest shift finish 1 am
Break Entitlement
The rota is
as a Full Shift Rota and as such Specialty Trainees can expect to be working
for the whole duty period, except for natural breaks.
The
definition of a natural break is at least a 30 minute continuous break after approximately
four hours' continuous duty. If, for any
reason, you are unable to take a natural break during any shift you are
required to complete an Exception Report Form outlining the reasons why you
were unable to take a break. This will
facilitate the department reviewing practice, as required, to ensure you
continue to work in a safe environment.
Study and Training
Each doctor
has a nominated Consultant as a Clinical Supervisor who will regularly meet
with them.
General
Clinical Governance
1. In conjunction with Consultant
colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
Any Other Duties
2. Any
other duties as deemed appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of this
post are equivalent to ST1/ST2
The successful
candidate will take part in the Junior Doctor rota with 75% of their time being
for clinical duties.
The appointed
clinical fellow will be expected to assess and manage all categories of
patients presenting to the Emergency Department, under the supervision of the Emergency
Department Consultants.
The post holders
will be responsible to the Consultants in Emergency Medicine, in the management
of all patients presenting to the department
Additional
responsibilities will be in line with the chosen fellowship interest(s) of the
successful candidates.
Key Tasks
To work as
part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to support and help to provide a
comprehensive Emergency Medicine Service within the Trust.
Maintenance
of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
Assisting
with teaching, training and assessment of junior staff and medical students,
nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Main Responsibilities
Direct
Clinical Care
Facilitate patient
assessment, treatment and admission within the Emergency Department.
Facilitate patient
discharge.
Liaison with other
specialties and agencies including Primary Care within this process.
Requesting
diagnostic tests (such as X-Ray and laboratory investigations) and taking
biological samples, manually and through the Trusts computerised systems.
Act in accordance
with the policies of the Emergency Department and the Trust and seek advice and
assistance from the Consultants when necessary.
Ensure accurate
and complete documentation is undertaken for all patient records in line with
Trust protocols. This includes coding of clinical information.
Undertake
consultations with relatives concerning patients when appropriate, maintaining
confidentiality at all times.
When necessary
accompany patients being transferred from the Emergency Department to other
areas e.g. radiology department for CT or Intensive Care.
Communicate
effectively with other healthcare professionals in and out of the Trust (e.g.
specialty teams, GPs) about patient care when appropriate.
On-call/Full Shift duties
Hours of
Work
The
successful candidate will work a full shift pattern 40 hours per week, with
dedicated time for pursuing their ED clinical fellow specialism.
The Tier 2 rota is self-rostered, under the
supervision of Dr Matt Stafford (Emergency Department Rota Lead)
The rota is
a 12 week annualised 1 in 3 weekends, no nights, latest shift finish 1 am
Break Entitlement
The rota is
as a Full Shift Rota and as such Specialty Trainees can expect to be working
for the whole duty period, except for natural breaks.
The
definition of a natural break is at least a 30 minute continuous break after approximately
four hours' continuous duty. If, for any
reason, you are unable to take a natural break during any shift you are
required to complete an Exception Report Form outlining the reasons why you
were unable to take a break. This will
facilitate the department reviewing practice, as required, to ensure you
continue to work in a safe environment.
Study and Training
Each doctor
has a nominated Consultant as a Clinical Supervisor who will regularly meet
with them.
General
Clinical Governance
1. In conjunction with Consultant
colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
Any Other Duties
2. Any
other duties as deemed appropriate.
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
Ability / Skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive and pressurised situations.
- Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help.
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others, able to
- discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind.
- Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision making skills
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Capacity to establish good working relations with others
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, and follow instructions.
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need.
- Demonstrates appropriate technical competence with potential for developing strong/complex clinical/diagnostic skills
Research and Audit
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, research, Quality Improvement and evidence-based practice, with potential to contribute to projects
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance
- Programme
- Evidence of a portfolio of audit/quality improvement projects, including where the audit loop has been closed and where is evidence of learning of the principles of change management
- Evidence of understanding the practical workings of clinical governance e.g. handling a complaint, incident reporting
- Evidence of publication / presentation at conferences.
Education and Teaching
Essential
- The ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Desirable
- Experience of teaching junior staff/medical students
- Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to Emergency Medicine beyond the mandatory
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or Equivalent
- 9 months of experience of working in the NHS as a Doctor
- 4 months substantive experience in an NHS emergency department
- Recent experience working in substantive post in the NHS. Clinical attachments are NOT sufficient
Other
Essential
- Shows critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, commitment to self-directed learning and reflective/analytical approach to practice.
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the post
- Evidence of interest / development chosen special interest
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC - Please enter your GMC number
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- Instructor candidate status for ALS
- APLS/EPALS
- ATLS or other courses
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
Ability / Skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive and pressurised situations.
- Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help.
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others, able to
- discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind.
- Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision making skills
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Capacity to establish good working relations with others
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, and follow instructions.
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need.
- Demonstrates appropriate technical competence with potential for developing strong/complex clinical/diagnostic skills
Research and Audit
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, research, Quality Improvement and evidence-based practice, with potential to contribute to projects
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance
- Programme
- Evidence of a portfolio of audit/quality improvement projects, including where the audit loop has been closed and where is evidence of learning of the principles of change management
- Evidence of understanding the practical workings of clinical governance e.g. handling a complaint, incident reporting
- Evidence of publication / presentation at conferences.
Education and Teaching
Essential
- The ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Desirable
- Experience of teaching junior staff/medical students
- Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to Emergency Medicine beyond the mandatory
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or Equivalent
- 9 months of experience of working in the NHS as a Doctor
- 4 months substantive experience in an NHS emergency department
- Recent experience working in substantive post in the NHS. Clinical attachments are NOT sufficient
Other
Essential
- Shows critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, commitment to self-directed learning and reflective/analytical approach to practice.
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the post
- Evidence of interest / development chosen special interest
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC - Please enter your GMC number
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- Instructor candidate status for ALS
- APLS/EPALS
- ATLS or other courses
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).
