Job summary
The Trust has an exciting opportunity for Trust Doctors to join our Emergency Medicine Team.
The postholder will undertake normal duties in this grade and specialty and will be an integral part of this friendly, efficient and ambitious department.
The postholder will be required to work closely with department seniors and be able to communicate with patients and all levels of staff.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
"Shop floor" work assessing and managing Emergency patients efficiently within prescribed timeframes to minimise harm and risk within the department.
To work effectively within the departmental team and communicate well with patients, General Practitioners and hospital colleagues.
To participate in all pillars of clinical governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk.
To communicate and work closely with the departmental seniors at all times.
Support at the level of Middle Grade or Consultant is available throughout the day and night.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of the post are the normal duties of a doctor in this grade and specialty and he/she will be an integral part of this pleasant, efficient and progressive department, providing immediate medical care, and assisting in reviewing all follow-up patients.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to attend appropriate conferences and courses. The ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with patients, GPs and hospital colleagues is essential.
Educational support is provided to all junior medical staff, whether in established training grades or not. A weekly educational programme takes place within the department, including a monthly simulation practice session, and there is an opportunity to present interesting cases for the learning of all. Study Leave is also available and encouraged for life support courses.
Clinical Governance meetings occur three monthly. Audit topics are available if required, but we support and encourage individual audits.
We also support individual training needs by means of an allocated Educational Supervisor and aim to support applicants in obtaining other specialty experience before embarking on their continued career. We have a good record for Trust Grade doctors entering training after a period of time working in the department in Peterborough.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of the post are the normal duties of a doctor in this grade and specialty and he/she will be an integral part of this pleasant, efficient and progressive department, providing immediate medical care, and assisting in reviewing all follow-up patients.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to attend appropriate conferences and courses. The ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with patients, GPs and hospital colleagues is essential.
Educational support is provided to all junior medical staff, whether in established training grades or not. A weekly educational programme takes place within the department, including a monthly simulation practice session, and there is an opportunity to present interesting cases for the learning of all. Study Leave is also available and encouraged for life support courses.
Clinical Governance meetings occur three monthly. Audit topics are available if required, but we support and encourage individual audits.
We also support individual training needs by means of an allocated Educational Supervisor and aim to support applicants in obtaining other specialty experience before embarking on their continued career. We have a good record for Trust Grade doctors entering training after a period of time working in the department in Peterborough.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Successful in any part of FRCEM
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold current license to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Successful in any part of FRCEM
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold current license to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
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).
