Job summary
Applications are invited for a fixed-term Trust Doctor (ST1/2 equivalent) post in the Accident & Emergency Department at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is 12 month fixed term contract to support individuals in their training and career aspirations with an expectation that your competencies will be reached whilst providing essential service within this fixed term period. This will be set with you at the beginning of your term with us.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be apart of the SHO rota and attend their departmental teaching programme sessions.
The candidate will be allocated an Educational Supervisor for their time within the department.
The candidate will be encouraged to develop a specialist interest to complement the existing interests of the department. The candidate will be expected to engage in continuing professional development, teaching, audit, and administrative duties.
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a license to practice and shall have completed a two-year foundation program or equivalent.
These appointments are to the Trust, not tospecific hospitals. Our Trust footprint currentlyincludes Cromer Hospital (25 miles from NNUH).
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Register with license to practice
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
- ATLS/APLS or equivalent
- Further undergraduate or postgraduate qualification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
- Ability to adapt and deal with changing circumstances
- Ability to cope in a pressured environment
- Know the limits of own competence and when to ask for assistance appropriately
- Works on own initiative
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement
- Management skills
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation training (or equivalent)
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate to the grade
- Experience working in the NHS including previous experience in Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Previous experience in Acute Medicine
- Previous experience in Paediatrics
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Ability to work in a high-speed, high-pressured environment
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Communicates well with all staff
- Good team worker
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Register with license to practice
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
- ATLS/APLS or equivalent
- Further undergraduate or postgraduate qualification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
- Ability to adapt and deal with changing circumstances
- Ability to cope in a pressured environment
- Know the limits of own competence and when to ask for assistance appropriately
- Works on own initiative
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement
- Management skills
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation training (or equivalent)
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate to the grade
- Experience working in the NHS including previous experience in Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Previous experience in Acute Medicine
- Previous experience in Paediatrics
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Ability to work in a high-speed, high-pressured environment
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Communicates well with all staff
- Good team worker
Desirable
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).
