Job summary
BARTS Health NHS Trust
Trust Doctor - ST3+ level in Emergency Medicine
Whipps Cross Hospital
The Emergency Department at Whipps Cross Hospital is excited to have an opportunity to expand our medical workforce. We are a very cohesive and friendly department, and we are looking for ST3+ doctors with NHS experience, who are skilled at making senior level decisions, in Emergency Medicine to join us.
These posts are suitable for candidates wishing to expand their experience and practical clinical skills. Previous doctors in these posts have successfully entered training programmes in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care and Acute Medicine specialities. The posts are initially for 12 months with the possibility to extend.
You will join a well-supported and aspirational Emergency Department which has a strong focus on education and training. We will give you the opportunity to gain exposure and clinical management skills in pathologies which reflect the diverse local population. Whipps Cross Hospital has a strong reputation as a centre of excellence for various specialist services, including urology, ENT, ophthalmology, cardiology, colorectal surgery, cancer care and acute stroke care, and is the Frailty Centre for the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Emergency Department at Whipps Cross Hospital is excited to have an opportunity to expand our medical workforce. We are a very cohesive and friendly department, and we are looking for ST3+ doctors with NHS experience, who are skilled at making senior level decisions, in Emergency Medicine to join us.
These posts are suitable for candidates wishing to expand their experience and practical clinical skills. Previous doctors in these posts have successfully entered training programmes in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care and Acute Medicine specialities. The posts are initially for 12 months with the possibility to extend.
You will join a well-supported and aspirational Emergency Department which has a strong focus on education and training. We will give you the opportunity to gain exposure and clinical management skills in pathologies which reflect the diverse local population. Whipps Cross Hospital has a strong reputation as a centre of excellence for various specialist services, including urology, ENT, ophthalmology, cardiology, colorectal surgery, cancer care and acute stroke care, and is the Frailty Centre for the Trust.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Emergency Department at Whipps Cross Hospital is excited to have an opportunity to expand our medical workforce. We are a very cohesive and friendly department, and we are looking for ST3+ doctors with NHS experience, who are skilled at making senior level decisions, in Emergency Medicine to join us.
These posts are suitable for candidates wishing to expand their experience and practical clinical skills. Previous doctors in these posts have successfully entered training programmes in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care and Acute Medicine specialities. The posts are initially for 12 months with the possibility to extend.
You will join a well-supported and aspirational Emergency Department which has a strong focus on education and training. We will give you the opportunity to gain exposure and clinical management skills in pathologies which reflect the diverse local population. Whipps Cross Hospital has a strong reputation as a centre of excellence for various specialist services, including urology, ENT, ophthalmology, cardiology, colorectal surgery, cancer care and acute stroke care, and is the Frailty Centre for the Trust.
Within the ED we offer opportunities for career development and progression and have a dedicated, ring fenced two hours a week middle grade teaching programme. We have a number of in-house courses spanning trauma training, safe sedation, medical simulation as well as the nationally recognised ATLS, ALS, and APLS courses which are run within the trust. Our Clinical and educational supervision will support your portfolio development. We are keen to develop our registrars into the consultants of tomorrow.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Emergency Department at Whipps Cross Hospital is excited to have an opportunity to expand our medical workforce. We are a very cohesive and friendly department, and we are looking for ST3+ doctors with NHS experience, who are skilled at making senior level decisions, in Emergency Medicine to join us.
These posts are suitable for candidates wishing to expand their experience and practical clinical skills. Previous doctors in these posts have successfully entered training programmes in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care and Acute Medicine specialities. The posts are initially for 12 months with the possibility to extend.
You will join a well-supported and aspirational Emergency Department which has a strong focus on education and training. We will give you the opportunity to gain exposure and clinical management skills in pathologies which reflect the diverse local population. Whipps Cross Hospital has a strong reputation as a centre of excellence for various specialist services, including urology, ENT, ophthalmology, cardiology, colorectal surgery, cancer care and acute stroke care, and is the Frailty Centre for the Trust.
Within the ED we offer opportunities for career development and progression and have a dedicated, ring fenced two hours a week middle grade teaching programme. We have a number of in-house courses spanning trauma training, safe sedation, medical simulation as well as the nationally recognised ATLS, ALS, and APLS courses which are run within the trust. Our Clinical and educational supervision will support your portfolio development. We are keen to develop our registrars into the consultants of tomorrow.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Full MRCEM or equivalent.
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Medical knowledge commensurate with grade
- 3 years relevant hospital experience at SHO level or above of which at least 12 MONTHS in Emergency Medicine
- Understanding of ALS/ATLS/APLS principles
Desirable
- Senior level decision making registrar experience in Emergency Medicine
Personal and people development
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
Communication
Essential
- Commitment to quality care
- Ability to organize ones CPD
- Enthusiasm in teaching junior doctors, medical students and nurses
- Involvement in clinical audit
Desirable
- IELTS score of 7.5 or above.
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post holder will be required to work shifts and flexible hours including overnight shifts..
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Full MRCEM or equivalent.
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Medical knowledge commensurate with grade
- 3 years relevant hospital experience at SHO level or above of which at least 12 MONTHS in Emergency Medicine
- Understanding of ALS/ATLS/APLS principles
Desirable
- Senior level decision making registrar experience in Emergency Medicine
Personal and people development
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
Communication
Essential
- Commitment to quality care
- Ability to organize ones CPD
- Enthusiasm in teaching junior doctors, medical students and nurses
- Involvement in clinical audit
Desirable
- IELTS score of 7.5 or above.
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post holder will be required to work shifts and flexible hours including overnight shifts..
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).
