Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our reputable ED team, providing further experience in Emergency Medicine, whilst offering the opportunity to develop a specialist interest related to EM. We offer adaptability to suit the experience of the candidate, ranging from a level of ST3 equivalence to post CCT.
The posts are ideal for those:
- Considering a career in EM - looking for support and training required to successfully apply for a HST post or looking for the support required to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the Royal Derby Hospital.
- Wishing to stay within their chosen specialty of EM, but not keen to follow a training route as a HST or CESR doctor.
- Undecided and looking to gain further experience in EM at middle grade level in a reputable dept.
- Post CCT and wishing to gain further EM experience in a highly reputable dept prior to taking up an EM Consultant post.
The post will include clinical experience at middle grade level in ED as well as specific teaching, training and support depending on career aspirations. The post is intended to provide specific secondment-style modules for up to 3 months or allow a 75:25 split of time between EM and area of special interest.
Possibilities include:
- Quality Improvement
- Teaching/Education/Simulation
- Research
- Ultrasound
- Expedition Medicine
- Pre-hospital care
- Management
The post is initially offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to prioritise and time-manage effectively according to the activity of the department and to utilise appropriately the available senior staff for advice. They will also be expected to give advice to more junior members of the workforce, in their middle grade capacity.
The post-holder will be expected to work 40 hour per week plus out of hours contract for a fixed-term minimum period of 12 months in the first instance. The contract can be subsequently extended upon mutual agreement and the completion of expected outcomes following this period.
We would encourage the post holder to complete work based placed assessments to allow documentation of their own development. Education is an important part of the role. The post holder is likely to be involved in supporting the training of all levels of staff: medical, nursing, para-medical. Among groups who regularly attend the Department are Student Nurses, Ambulance Paramedics and Medical Students.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- A variety of flexible working options
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
- We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust over 3,300 per week
- An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day 6th largest in the country
- Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
- We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
- We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
- We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Emergency Department has a strong track record in supporting a wide range of trainees and locally employed doctors. Our range of innovative workforce solutions coupled with education, mentorship and support have received national recognition, including RCEM Clinical Team of the Year in 2017. This experience will be fully utilised to ensure that each successful applicant has individual support to optimise progress towards their career aspirations. As part of this there will be protected non-clinical time to attend relevant teaching on a monthly basis, as well as a designated Consultant Educational Supervisor for the duration of the post. From a clinical perspective, these posts will participate in the 24 hour Emergency Department middle grade rota with flexibility to accommodate individual personal requirements.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Emergency Medicine.
- Provision of middle grade support to Emergency medicine consultants.
- Shared role in delivery of teaching & training to junior doctors & non-medical staff.
- Active participation in Clinical Governance, audit & research activities of these services.
- Assisting in administrative tasks of these services.
- Keeping up to date & participating in CME & CPD.
- Participation in annual appraisals & job planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Emergency Department has a strong track record in supporting a wide range of trainees and locally employed doctors. Our range of innovative workforce solutions coupled with education, mentorship and support have received national recognition, including RCEM Clinical Team of the Year in 2017. This experience will be fully utilised to ensure that each successful applicant has individual support to optimise progress towards their career aspirations. As part of this there will be protected non-clinical time to attend relevant teaching on a monthly basis, as well as a designated Consultant Educational Supervisor for the duration of the post. From a clinical perspective, these posts will participate in the 24 hour Emergency Department middle grade rota with flexibility to accommodate individual personal requirements.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Emergency Medicine.
- Provision of middle grade support to Emergency medicine consultants.
- Shared role in delivery of teaching & training to junior doctors & non-medical staff.
- Active participation in Clinical Governance, audit & research activities of these services.
- Assisting in administrative tasks of these services.
- Keeping up to date & participating in CME & CPD.
- Participation in annual appraisals & job planning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCEM or FRCEM primary or MRCP or MRCS
- Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise at time of application
Desirable
- FRCEM Intermediate or above
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training at the start of appointment (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis
- Completed at least 12 months' full time (or less-than full time equivalent) postgraduate training in Emergency Medicine in the UK
- Current ALS provider
Desirable
- ATLS / ETC / APLS provider
- Ultrasound course/experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCEM or FRCEM primary or MRCP or MRCS
- Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise at time of application
Desirable
- FRCEM Intermediate or above
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training at the start of appointment (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis
- Completed at least 12 months' full time (or less-than full time equivalent) postgraduate training in Emergency Medicine in the UK
- Current ALS provider
Desirable
- ATLS / ETC / APLS provider
- Ultrasound course/experience
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).
