Job summary
This full time post will help support and develop high qualitycare for the patients presenting to the Emergencydepartment. The post holder will be based at PeterboroughCity Hospital.
The successful candidate will work alongside Junior and Middle Grade doctors to provide 24 hour cover on a full shift rota. The candidate 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 ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with patients, GP's and hospital colleagues is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will take part in all aspects of the work of the department under thesupervision of the Consultants. The candidate will participate in "shop floor" work assessingand managing the patients and review patients on the observation ward. They will also beencouraged to supervise and manage junior medical staff and Emergency NursePractitioners if deemed competent by the supervisor and the faculty development group.They will be expected to participate in the weekly teaching.The post holder will support the development of clinical governance, using audit findings toimprove the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk, develop innovative workingpractices and support the growing clinical contribution of non-medical staff.Additionally, they will need to assist with administrative duties within the department.The successful candidate will participate in the 24 hour "shift" cover duty roster which provides emergency cover at Peterborough City Hospital. It is envisaged that the candidate will be on the clinical fellow rota.
The average hours of duty for the clinical fellow rota are equivalent to or up to 48 standard duty hours per week. This includes provision for prospective cover for annual leave and approved study leave.
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 successful candidate will take part in all aspects of the work of the department under the supervision of the Consultants. The candidate will participate in shop floor work assessing and managing the patients and review patients on the observation ward. They will also be encouraged to supervise and manage junior medical staff and Emergency NursePractitioners if deemed competent by the supervisor and the faculty development group.
They will be expected to participate in the weekly teaching.
The post holder will support the development of clinical governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk, develop innovative working practices and support the growing clinical contribution of non-medical staff.
Additionally, they will need to assist with administrative duties within the department.
The successful candidate will participate in the 24 hour shift cover duty roster which provides emergency cover at Peterborough City Hospital. It is envisaged that the candidate will be on the clinical fellow rota.
The average hours of duty for the clinical fellow rota are equivalent to or up to 48 standard duty hours per week. This includes provision for prospective cover for annual leave and approved study leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will take part in all aspects of the work of the department under the supervision of the Consultants. The candidate will participate in shop floor work assessing and managing the patients and review patients on the observation ward. They will also be encouraged to supervise and manage junior medical staff and Emergency NursePractitioners if deemed competent by the supervisor and the faculty development group.
They will be expected to participate in the weekly teaching.
The post holder will support the development of clinical governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk, develop innovative working practices and support the growing clinical contribution of non-medical staff.
Additionally, they will need to assist with administrative duties within the department.
The successful candidate will participate in the 24 hour shift cover duty roster which provides emergency cover at Peterborough City Hospital. It is envisaged that the candidate will be on the clinical fellow rota.
The average hours of duty for the clinical fellow rota are equivalent to or up to 48 standard duty hours per week. This includes provision for prospective cover for annual leave and approved study leave.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCEM Part A, B & C
- MRCS
- MRCP
Eligibility
Essential
- oEligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold current license to practice
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation
- oPrevious Emergency Medicine experience
Desirable
- oEvidence of achievement of CT1, CT2 & CT3 ACCS EM competences at Core Trainee level Programme or equivalent
- oEvidence of 36 months training at CT1, CT2 and CT3 level in the specialties that make up the ACCS and CT3 EM programme, but must include a minimum of 6 months in Emergency Medicine and a minimum of 3 months in specialties other than Emergency Medicine. If MSK has not been completed then a minimum of 9 months EM is required
Language Skills
Essential
- oAll applicants have to demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation Competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment
Desirable
- Specialties outside acute care common stem training (where not laboratory based), such as
Courses
Essential
- Life Support courses e.g. ALS,ATLS, APLS/EPLS
Desirable
- oEvidence of completion of short/training courses relevant to EM e.g. airway or ultrasound
- oInstructor status in any of life support courses
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oEvidence of involvement in clinical governance e.g. handling a complaint, incident reporting
- oCan provide evidence of leading on clinical audit.
Desirable
- oCan produce evidence of having lead on a patient safety issue
- oCan produce evidence that personal audit has lead to change of practice
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oCapacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement. Able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- oEvidence of completion of College of Emergency Medicine e-learning modules
- oShows aptitude for practical skills e.g. manual dexterity
Academic/Research/Teaching
Essential
- oEvidence of academic endeavour such as either a completed research project, published paper, clinical topic review, critical appraisal, evidence based medicine guidelines or publication
- oEvidence of interest and experience in teaching
Desirable
- oEvidence of degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, or additional evidence based medicine & e-learning modules
- oEvidence of contribution to departmental guidelines
- oEvidence of active participation in research
- oPublications in peer review journals, presentations at academic meetings or poster presentations
- oInstructor (or a recommendation for Instructor) status in advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
- oEvidence of receiving positive structured feedback for teaching
- oEvidence of completion of a teaching course
Personal skills
Essential
- oCapacity to be alert to dangers or problems, particularly in relation to clinical governance
- oDemonstrates awareness of developing situations
- oCapacity to function under pressure
- oDemonstrates initiative, flexibility & resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- oAwareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- oCapacity to take in others' perspectives and see patients as people
- oDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
Probity/Commitment
Essential
- oDemonstrates interest and realistic insight into emergency medicine
- oDemonstrates self-awareness & ability to accept feedback
- oEvidence of achievement relevant to emergency medicine within and outside of medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCEM Part A, B & C
- MRCS
- MRCP
Eligibility
Essential
- oEligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold current license to practice
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation
- oPrevious Emergency Medicine experience
Desirable
- oEvidence of achievement of CT1, CT2 & CT3 ACCS EM competences at Core Trainee level Programme or equivalent
- oEvidence of 36 months training at CT1, CT2 and CT3 level in the specialties that make up the ACCS and CT3 EM programme, but must include a minimum of 6 months in Emergency Medicine and a minimum of 3 months in specialties other than Emergency Medicine. If MSK has not been completed then a minimum of 9 months EM is required
Language Skills
Essential
- oAll applicants have to demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation Competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment
Desirable
- Specialties outside acute care common stem training (where not laboratory based), such as
Courses
Essential
- Life Support courses e.g. ALS,ATLS, APLS/EPLS
Desirable
- oEvidence of completion of short/training courses relevant to EM e.g. airway or ultrasound
- oInstructor status in any of life support courses
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oEvidence of involvement in clinical governance e.g. handling a complaint, incident reporting
- oCan provide evidence of leading on clinical audit.
Desirable
- oCan produce evidence of having lead on a patient safety issue
- oCan produce evidence that personal audit has lead to change of practice
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oCapacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement. Able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- oEvidence of completion of College of Emergency Medicine e-learning modules
- oShows aptitude for practical skills e.g. manual dexterity
Academic/Research/Teaching
Essential
- oEvidence of academic endeavour such as either a completed research project, published paper, clinical topic review, critical appraisal, evidence based medicine guidelines or publication
- oEvidence of interest and experience in teaching
Desirable
- oEvidence of degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, or additional evidence based medicine & e-learning modules
- oEvidence of contribution to departmental guidelines
- oEvidence of active participation in research
- oPublications in peer review journals, presentations at academic meetings or poster presentations
- oInstructor (or a recommendation for Instructor) status in advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
- oEvidence of receiving positive structured feedback for teaching
- oEvidence of completion of a teaching course
Personal skills
Essential
- oCapacity to be alert to dangers or problems, particularly in relation to clinical governance
- oDemonstrates awareness of developing situations
- oCapacity to function under pressure
- oDemonstrates initiative, flexibility & resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- oAwareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- oCapacity to take in others' perspectives and see patients as people
- oDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
Probity/Commitment
Essential
- oDemonstrates interest and realistic insight into emergency medicine
- oDemonstrates self-awareness & ability to accept feedback
- oEvidence of achievement relevant to emergency medicine within and outside of medicine
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
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).
