Job summary
We are seeking a registrar grade doctor to join our team at St Mary's Hospital Emergency Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a Central London Major Trauma Centre in a renowned teaching hospital with an acclaimed research team.
This one year fixed-term post, with the possibility to extend, is allocated 160 hours of protected non-clinical personal development time annually on a flexible self-rostering working pattern. Opportunities are available for up to 480 hours of annual non-clinical time to support specialist interest in in trauma, ultrasound, research or simulation. Opportunities are also available to apply for our internal CESR training rotations and support is provided for those wishing to pursue completion of the CESR pathway, apply for a training post or complete exams. We also have an array of exciting management and leadership courses that are available to enroll on.
Main duties of the job
The clinical commitment comprises a full shift pattern, including out-of-hours work.
The postholder should be of registrar grade or equivalent and fully registered with the GMC. The post is suitable as a stand-alone experience and candidates holding a national training number looking for an out-of-programme experience (OOPE) are encouraged to apply. For information on seeking prospective GMC approval for training please refer to the GMC website and your local training leads.
In addition to the protected non-clinical time the postholder will work a full shift pattern including early, late and night shifts providing 24-hour cover with a 1 in 3 weekend commitment supported by ED consultants directly (0800-2400) and remotely (0000-0800) and a 24-hour consultant delivered trauma service. The shift pattern is new deal compliant with a 1A banding (subject to change to comply with new working practices).
The postholder will be allocated a consultant educational supervisor and ample opportunity is provided for the completion of work-based assessments, quality improvement projects and research involvement. The department delivers a full teaching programme including weekly trauma governance and monthly ED governance meetings.
About us
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was created on October 1, 2007 by merging St. Mary's NHS Trust and Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust and integrating with the faculty of medicine of Imperial College London. One of the largest NHS trust in the country, we have come together to establish the UK's first academic health science centre (AHSC). The Trust has an annual turnover of over £950 million, approximately 10,000 staff, and it see over 500,000 patients a year.
The creation of the AHSC, a partnership between the NHS and Imperial College London, is a major advance for patient care, clinical teaching and scientific invention and innovation. The fusion of the different strands of our work and the achievements that can now be realised will lead to significant benefits for patients and greater advances in healthcare than could be delivered apart.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust already has a world-leading reputation. Hammersmith and St Mary's hospitals have two of the highest clinical ratings in the country, rated second and third best Trusts for clinical performance, quality of care and safety.
The Trust was awarded the status of a generic Biomedical Research Centre by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) in 2006 for its excellence in translational and clinical research - one of only 5 in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Emergency medicine senior clinical fellow post
- Central London Major Trauma Centre
- University teaching hospital with academic and research opportunities
- Full-time and less than full-time considered
- Flexible start date and self-rostering
- One-year fixed-term with the possibility to extend
- Minimum protected 160 hours non-clinical time annually
- Up to 480 hours non-clinical time annually to pursue interests in trauma, ultrasound, simulation or research
- Opportunity for internal CESR rotations in an aesthetics, ICU and acute medicine
- Support to complete CESR pathway
- Full teaching programme with weekly trauma and monthly ED governance
- Educational supervision and support for exams, training applications and career development
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Emergency medicine senior clinical fellow post
- Central London Major Trauma Centre
- University teaching hospital with academic and research opportunities
- Full-time and less than full-time considered
- Flexible start date and self-rostering
- One-year fixed-term with the possibility to extend
- Minimum protected 160 hours non-clinical time annually
- Up to 480 hours non-clinical time annually to pursue interests in trauma, ultrasound, simulation or research
- Opportunity for internal CESR rotations in an aesthetics, ICU and acute medicine
- Support to complete CESR pathway
- Full teaching programme with weekly trauma and monthly ED governance
- Educational supervision and support for exams, training applications and career development
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable
- MRCEM or FRCEM Primary or equivalent (MRCP/MRCS/FRCA Primary)
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months Emergency Medicine experience post foundation training
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience
- Ability to supervise junior colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to lead a clinical area
- Completion of ACCS training or equivalent ICU/Anaesthetic/Pre-hospital/acute medical experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage a wide range of ED presentations
- ALS provider or instructor status
Desirable
- ATLS/APLS provider or instructor status
Non-clinical skills
Essential
- Understand the principles of QI and audit
- Knowledge of processes involved in research
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in QI or audit
- Evidence of participation in research
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable
- MRCEM or FRCEM Primary or equivalent (MRCP/MRCS/FRCA Primary)
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months Emergency Medicine experience post foundation training
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience
- Ability to supervise junior colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to lead a clinical area
- Completion of ACCS training or equivalent ICU/Anaesthetic/Pre-hospital/acute medical experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage a wide range of ED presentations
- ALS provider or instructor status
Desirable
- ATLS/APLS provider or instructor status
Non-clinical skills
Essential
- Understand the principles of QI and audit
- Knowledge of processes involved in research
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in QI or audit
- Evidence of participation in research
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).
