Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven new colleague to join our team as a Junior Clinical Fellow.This fellowship will split your time 75% clinical (on the junior doctor rota) and 25% allocated to pursuits (clinical or non-clinical) giving you the time and space to undertake work that furthers your interests and your medical career.
As an ED fellow you will join a very well supported team working principally in the Adult ED of a leading Major Trauma Centre.You will be allocated a supervising EM Consultant with relevant interests to support your project from amongst our reknowned team.There is EM Consultant presence on the shop floor at least 23 hours a day Monday to Friday and 16 hours per day over the weekend. When a consultant is not present in the department there will typically be two doctors of ST4+ level.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
- You will work on the Emergency Department junior doctor rota covering a range of shifts (including night shifts and weekends)
- During these clinical shifts you will find yourself supported working in areas such as Majors and Resus providing quality Emergency Care
- You will either participate in an existing QI project/Audit/Teaching or come up with your own (with support)
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- responsible and cooperative working
- initiative and resilience in the face of challenges
- excellent time management and organisational skills
- drive and commitment to always developing and improving
- the ability to prioritise clinical need, maximise safety and minimise risk
- understanding and anticipation of the needs of patients, visitors and staff
- ability to work in a patient facing role during Covid outbreaks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT03 £43.923
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1056 - This vacancy closes on or before: 24th October 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
- You will work on the Emergency Department junior doctor rota covering a range of shifts (including night shifts and weekends)
- During these clinical shifts you will find yourself supported working in areas such as Majors and Resus providing quality Emergency Care
- You will either participate in an existing QI project/Audit/Teaching or come up with your own (with support)
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- responsible and cooperative working
- initiative and resilience in the face of challenges
- excellent time management and organisational skills
- drive and commitment to always developing and improving
- the ability to prioritise clinical need, maximise safety and minimise risk
- understanding and anticipation of the needs of patients, visitors and staff
- ability to work in a patient facing role during Covid outbreaks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT03 £43.923
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1056 - This vacancy closes on or before: 24th October 2023
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- Applicants must hold a current licence to practise from the GMC at time of intended start date
- At least 6 months experience working within the NHS (A)
- Current ALS certificate
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- At time of starting must have a minimum of 1 year's post registration experience
Desirable
- Evidence from workplace-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPs, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi Source Feedback or equivalent
- Additional experience in acute specialities
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
Aptitudes and skills
Desirable
- Experience in Quality Improvement
- Experience in research
- Experience of teaching
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of being able to manage/prioritise time, manage information effectively, prioritise clinical need and ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- of thoroughness (is well-prepared, shows self discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines.)
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances, pressure and managing uncertainty
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- Applicants must hold a current licence to practise from the GMC at time of intended start date
- At least 6 months experience working within the NHS (A)
- Current ALS certificate
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- At time of starting must have a minimum of 1 year's post registration experience
Desirable
- Evidence from workplace-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPs, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi Source Feedback or equivalent
- Additional experience in acute specialities
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
Aptitudes and skills
Desirable
- Experience in Quality Improvement
- Experience in research
- Experience of teaching
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of being able to manage/prioritise time, manage information effectively, prioritise clinical need and ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- of thoroughness (is well-prepared, shows self discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines.)
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances, pressure and managing uncertainty
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
