Job summary
We are recruiting for a Speciality Doctor in Emergency Medicine, to support the Trust's strategy in developing and supporting the delivery of excellent emergency clinical care in Chesterfield.
We are looking for someone who wants to work in a dynamic, innovative and evolving team.
We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospital provide high quality, safe and compassionate care in our new state of the art emergency department which opening this year.
Main duties of the job
The Department focuses on the provision of evidence based emergency medicine, teaching, training and excellence, while maintaining operational standards.
A co-located GP-led Urgent Care Centre delivers care for both adults and children with minor illness and injury. There are stringent and well-defined clinical criteria for streaming individual patients either to the Urgent Care Centre or Emergency Medicine. Patients may also be referred from the Urgent Care Centre to Emergency Medicine, where appropriate.
The Emergency Department adheres to key performance indicators (KPIs) and the appointee will be expected to work toward these operational standards.
With this in mind, the post will help in achieving these operational standards while maintaining excellent care in the Emergency Department.
There is regular teaching and training opportunities, both informal (including bedside teaching from consultants, board rounds), and formal and these have contributed to the success of both trainees and Trust doctors in RCEM examinations.
Furthermore, the Emergency Department is committed to research involvement, and quality improvement methodology in order to constantly improve the treatment delivered to our patient population.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides almost all of the acute in-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire.
Our main asset is our dedicated staff who are committed to meeting the health needs of the local communities which we serve.
We work collaboratively with health care partners to achieve the very best care pathways for our patients, as well as aiming to develop cohesive services which are sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information about the role including details of the personal specification.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director. This will be reviewed annually, and changes will be mutually agreed.
Once established, the Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information about the role including details of the personal specification.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director. This will be reviewed annually, and changes will be mutually agreed.
Once established, the Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme relevant to EM
- ALS
- fixed term specialty trainee in EM
Desirable
- 12 months Emergency Medicine experience at Middle Grade level
- ATLS provider
- Level 1 Ultrasound
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCEM/ Intermediate FRCEM
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of emergency medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme relevant to EM
- ALS
- fixed term specialty trainee in EM
Desirable
- 12 months Emergency Medicine experience at Middle Grade level
- ATLS provider
- Level 1 Ultrasound
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCEM/ Intermediate FRCEM
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of emergency medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
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).
