Job summary
This post is based at the Same Day Emergency care unit at St Mary's hospital Paddington and is part of the urgent and emergency care service in Imperial College healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT). The unit is unique in that it is run by emergency medicine and see a wide range of adult patients. We have been trailblazers in accepting patients direct from the London Ambulance service. 111 as well as from General practitioners. Our staffing includes Advanced Clinical practitioners and we have a consultant based in the department during weekday hours. The post is suitable for doctors looking to extend or consolidate their emergency medicine and acute medicine skills and who wish to develop improvement or leadership skills alongside the clinical care. It is suitable for doctors who have completed at least six months of emergency medicine, ideally in the UK, and who have worked in the NHS for a minimum of 6 months.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work in the unit on a shift basis, with days, evenings or weekends. The rota is flexible and we welcome those who wish to work less than full time for personal or professional reasons. The case mix is varied and includes assessment and management of selected patients streamed from the emergency department, those referred from PG or other sources and interval review of a number of patients thus avoiding admission. We work closely with the acute medicine team who are present during the week within the unit as well as other acute specialties.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess and manage patients referred from the Emergency department front of house
- Receive, assess and manage patients referred by LAS, 111 and their GP
- Provide support for nurse led pathways such as hyperemesis gravidarum and DVT diagnosis
- Arrange relevant follow up including virtual clinic for specific patients
- Utilise diagnostics appropriately including access to imaging (CT, MRI) and laboratory testing, and review and act on results accordingly
- Refer to and seek guidance from specialties
- Undertake improvement projects in conjunction with the clinical team to support the quality of care for patients
- Provide support and guidance to Advanced clinical practitioners and less experienced residents as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess and manage patients referred from the Emergency department front of house
- Receive, assess and manage patients referred by LAS, 111 and their GP
- Provide support for nurse led pathways such as hyperemesis gravidarum and DVT diagnosis
- Arrange relevant follow up including virtual clinic for specific patients
- Utilise diagnostics appropriately including access to imaging (CT, MRI) and laboratory testing, and review and act on results accordingly
- Refer to and seek guidance from specialties
- Undertake improvement projects in conjunction with the clinical team to support the quality of care for patients
- Provide support and guidance to Advanced clinical practitioners and less experienced residents as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a License to Practice
- Valid ALS certificate
Desirable
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Knowledge/skills Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- Experience in Emergency Medicine and acute medicine at FY2/ST1/2 level with a minimum of two years post Foundation training and six months UK experience, 6 months experience in Emergency care Can demonstrate previous experience in clinical assessment and management of those conditions amenable to ambulatory care pathways and the necessary practical skills required for those conditions
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit/improvement
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit and improvement
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement at postgraduate level including postgraduate examinations and publications.
Physical requirements
Essential
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Self starter, able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Able to work as part of a team Punctuality, attendance and sense of responsibility
Probity
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a License to Practice
- Valid ALS certificate
Desirable
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Knowledge/skills Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- Experience in Emergency Medicine and acute medicine at FY2/ST1/2 level with a minimum of two years post Foundation training and six months UK experience, 6 months experience in Emergency care Can demonstrate previous experience in clinical assessment and management of those conditions amenable to ambulatory care pathways and the necessary practical skills required for those conditions
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit/improvement
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit and improvement
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement at postgraduate level including postgraduate examinations and publications.
Physical requirements
Essential
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Self starter, able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Able to work as part of a team Punctuality, attendance and sense of responsibility
Probity
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
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).
