Job summary
TRUST DOCTORS IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE with PHEM, PEM, PGCERT in Ultrasound
Do you want to train and work in an outstanding emergency department with a national reputation for high performance? Do you want to experience the excitement of seeing the full scope of emergency presentations in one of only 12 Emergency Departments designated as an Adult and Paediatric Major Trauma Centre? Do you want hands on experience gained under the close supervision of a team of consultants who have consistently delivered excellent training at all levels? Do you want to learn to use ultrasound in your everyday practice and be taught by world leaders in Emergency Ultrasound while gaining a fully funded postgraduate certificate? Do you want to be part of a highly supportive and friendly team and work in a fast paced, high intensity environment?
In 2019 the Emergency Department at the Royal Victoria Infirmary was awarded an outstanding rating by the CQC, as was the Trust as a whole. There are very few departments in the country who have this accolade. We are consistently one of the top Trusts nationally for performance against the 4 hour standard, delivered by focussing on high quality patient care throughout the organisation. Also in 2019, we won the inaugural Newcastle Hospitals Clinical Team of the Year Award. This combination of high performance, varied case mix and close team working create a unique environment to support your professional development and enjoyment of your job.
Main duties of the job
The post provides opportunity for learning, reflection and development.
We aim to ensure that the correct level of competence is achieved, including:
- Clinical history and examination.
- Diagnostic testing.
- Formulating and implementing management plans for patients within sphere of competence in both acute and long-term presentations.
- Practical clinical skills
- Responsibility for effective communication with other members of the clinical team to ensure the planned management for each patient is carried out.
- Communication with patients and their relatives.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact:
Dr Jason Urron, Head of Department & Consultant in Emergency and Paediatric Emergency Medicine via email: J.Urron@nhs.net or telephone 0191 282 6717.
Closing Date: 27 April 2023
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst working in Emergency Medicine, you will join a team of 27 consultants, 2 specialty doctors, 14 middle grades, 25 junior doctors and 7 ACPs working in the Emergency Department. This post involves a full shift system, involving nights and weekend work. Your primary responsibility will include delivering care to the full spectrum of patients that attend the emergency department. Attending trauma calls and managing resuscitation patients will be encouraged. Your emergency care skills will be developed. Junior doctors in the Emergency Department are supported by resident on-call ED Consultants & Middle Grade Doctors 24/7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst working in Emergency Medicine, you will join a team of 27 consultants, 2 specialty doctors, 14 middle grades, 25 junior doctors and 7 ACPs working in the Emergency Department. This post involves a full shift system, involving nights and weekend work. Your primary responsibility will include delivering care to the full spectrum of patients that attend the emergency department. Attending trauma calls and managing resuscitation patients will be encouraged. Your emergency care skills will be developed. Junior doctors in the Emergency Department are supported by resident on-call ED Consultants & Middle Grade Doctors 24/7.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
- Completed Foundation Programme or equivalent.
- Previous NHS experience.
Desirable
- ALS/BLS/PALS.
- Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS, NLS, PALS).
- Distinctions. Scholarships, prizes, BSc (or equivalent).
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Evidence of skills developed beyond the core requirements.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Desirable
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Involvement in quality improvement project or research project.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
- Good crisis management. Ability to cope with stressful situations.
- Communication skills.
Desirable
- Ability to lead. Good member of multi-disciplinary team.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- IT literate.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
- Completed Foundation Programme or equivalent.
- Previous NHS experience.
Desirable
- ALS/BLS/PALS.
- Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS, NLS, PALS).
- Distinctions. Scholarships, prizes, BSc (or equivalent).
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Evidence of skills developed beyond the core requirements.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Desirable
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Involvement in quality improvement project or research project.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
- Good crisis management. Ability to cope with stressful situations.
- Communication skills.
Desirable
- Ability to lead. Good member of multi-disciplinary team.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- IT literate.
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).
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).
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