Job summary
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS (NHS) TRUSTROYAL STOKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL/COUNTY HOSPITALTRUST DOCTOR ST1 levelEMERGENCY DEPARTMENTApplications are invited for Trust Doctor ST1/ST2 level to join the Emergency Department at University Hospitals of North Midlands.
The £350 million state-of-the-art hospital complex brings all the acute services (including Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery) to a single site. The Emergency Department offers modern facilities including state of the art diagnostics, an 8 bedded resus room, co-located children's emergency department and assessment unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work on the SHO level rota, help to provide 24 hour cover and will work approximately 43 hours per week with weekly clinical duties being worked as part of a "rolling" rota.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will gain a wide range of experience at Senior House Officer level in Emergency Medicine, in addition to specific experience in critical care and the care of major trauma. Some previous experience in A & E is essential and a recognised certification in Advanced Life Support is preferable. There will be Consultant, Specialty Doctor and Specialty Trainee available for advise/supervision at all times. During this time the post holder will work both in the minor injuries area, the trolley areas and will be expected to act as a resuscitation room doctor in times of need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will gain a wide range of experience at Senior House Officer level in Emergency Medicine, in addition to specific experience in critical care and the care of major trauma. Some previous experience in A & E is essential and a recognised certification in Advanced Life Support is preferable. There will be Consultant, Specialty Doctor and Specialty Trainee available for advise/supervision at all times. During this time the post holder will work both in the minor injuries area, the trolley areas and will be expected to act as a resuscitation room doctor in times of need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Advanced Life Support
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one year Foundation Year One programme or clear demonstration of equivalent experience
- 1 year in a substantive post within the UK (6 months in A & E acceptable) or clear demonstration of equivalent experience elsewhere
- Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices
- ALS
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Highly motivated individual with flexible approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Advanced Life Support
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one year Foundation Year One programme or clear demonstration of equivalent experience
- 1 year in a substantive post within the UK (6 months in A & E acceptable) or clear demonstration of equivalent experience elsewhere
- Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices
- ALS
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Highly motivated individual with flexible approach
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
UHNM Royal Stoke Hospital/ County Hospital
Stoke-on-Trent/ Stafford
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
