Job summary
To develop the skills required to provide high quality clinical care to ill and injured patients in the pre-hospital environment, as part of a two year programme. To work within a multi-disciplinary team, as part of the doctor-critical care paramedic relationship, whilst also being an advocate for the overall work of the Charity.
To be employed full time by the Emergency Department at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) and seconded to Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA), with a rota split on a 2 week alternating basis between both services, with overall work hours, annual and study leave split 50% between both services. Duties will be required at a range of locations, including John Radcliffe Hospital, Horton General Hospital, RAF Benson and Stokenchurch House (TVAA HQ).
Main duties of the job
- To work as a PHEM doctor at Thames Valley Air Ambulance, providing pre-hospital emergency medical care on an overall full-time rota, including anti-social working hours commitment
- To work as a Higher Specialty Trainee equivalent in the Emergency Departments of the John Radcliffe Hospital and Horton General Hospital
- To engage with their clinical supervisors and attend training days for both EM and PHEM
- Comply with the training requirements that mirror the IBTPHEM national training programme
- Maintain a portfolio in line with the IBTPHEM curriculum requirements
- Complete the DipIMC examination during the 2 year fellowship
- Progress towards the FIMC eligibility certificate and subsequent examination
- Attend and participate in TVAA's clinical governance meetings
- Contribute to TVAA's organisational development through audit and project work
- Support the ongoing development of TVAA's critical care paramedics and their skills framework
- Comply with all policies and procedures of both TVAA and OUH respectively
- Complete Statutory & Mandatory Training as required
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To develop the skills required to provide high quality clinical care to ill and injured patients in the pre-hospital environment, as part of a two year programme. To work within a multi-disciplinary team, as part of the doctor-critical care paramedic relationship, whilst also being an advocate for the overall work of the Charity.
To be employed full time by the Emergency Department at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) and seconded to Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA), with a rota split on a 2 week alternating basis between both services, with overall work hours, annual and study leave split 50% between both services. Duties will be required at a range of locations, including John Radcliffe Hospital, Horton General Hospital, RAF Benson and Stokenchurch House (TVAA HQ).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- To work as a PHEM doctor at Thames Valley Air Ambulance, providing pre-hospital emergency medical care on an overall full-time rota, including anti-social working hours commitment
- To work as a Higher Specialty Trainee equivalent in the Emergency Departments of the John Radcliffe Hospital and Horton General Hospital
- To engage with their clinical supervisors and attend training days for both EM and PHEM
- Comply with the training requirements that mirror the IBTPHEM national training programme
- Maintain a portfolio in line with the IBTPHEM curriculum requirements
- Complete the DipIMC examination during the 2 year fellowship
- Progress towards the FIMC eligibility certificate and subsequent examination
- Attend and participate in TVAAs clinical governance meetings
- Contribute to TVAAs organisational development through audit and project work
- Support the ongoing development of TVAAs critical care paramedics and their skills framework
- Comply with all policies and procedures of both TVAA and OUH respectively
- Complete Statutory & Mandatory Training as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To develop the skills required to provide high quality clinical care to ill and injured patients in the pre-hospital environment, as part of a two year programme. To work within a multi-disciplinary team, as part of the doctor-critical care paramedic relationship, whilst also being an advocate for the overall work of the Charity.
To be employed full time by the Emergency Department at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) and seconded to Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA), with a rota split on a 2 week alternating basis between both services, with overall work hours, annual and study leave split 50% between both services. Duties will be required at a range of locations, including John Radcliffe Hospital, Horton General Hospital, RAF Benson and Stokenchurch House (TVAA HQ).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- To work as a PHEM doctor at Thames Valley Air Ambulance, providing pre-hospital emergency medical care on an overall full-time rota, including anti-social working hours commitment
- To work as a Higher Specialty Trainee equivalent in the Emergency Departments of the John Radcliffe Hospital and Horton General Hospital
- To engage with their clinical supervisors and attend training days for both EM and PHEM
- Comply with the training requirements that mirror the IBTPHEM national training programme
- Maintain a portfolio in line with the IBTPHEM curriculum requirements
- Complete the DipIMC examination during the 2 year fellowship
- Progress towards the FIMC eligibility certificate and subsequent examination
- Attend and participate in TVAAs clinical governance meetings
- Contribute to TVAAs organisational development through audit and project work
- Support the ongoing development of TVAAs critical care paramedics and their skills framework
- Comply with all policies and procedures of both TVAA and OUH respectively
- Complete Statutory & Mandatory Training as required
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
- Enhanced DBS with barred list clearance and registered with DBS Update Service
- Fitness level consistent with ability to perform full range of pre-hospital duties, as assessed by fitness test on interview date
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- ALS/ATLS/APLS provider certificates (or recognised equivalent courses)
- MRCEM/FRCEM Intermediate or equivalent
Desirable
- Provider status in MIMMS or equivalent
- MSc or PhD in relevant area
Experience
Essential
- ST4 (or equivalent) in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) as per the Royal College of Anaesthetists (minimum 3 months full time equivalent anaesthetic experience)
- Minimum 3 months full time equivalent in Intensive Care Medicine
Desirable
- Clinical pre-hospital care experience
- Experience in Acute Internal Medicine
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Strong leadership skills e.g. leading Trauma Teams / Arrest Teams
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, enabling communication with patients and colleagues (if undergraduate medical training not in English, must have achieved the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application with following scores: Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7)
- Professional integrity and probity
- Comfortable working in a prehospital environment
- Strong leadership skills e.g. leading Trauma Teams / Arrest Teams
Desirable
- Familiarity with and understanding of the specialty
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
- Management of ethical dilemmas
- Ability to impart knowledge and share with others
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Understanding of how TVAA operates as both a charity and an independent healthcare provider
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
- Enhanced DBS with barred list clearance and registered with DBS Update Service
- Fitness level consistent with ability to perform full range of pre-hospital duties, as assessed by fitness test on interview date
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- ALS/ATLS/APLS provider certificates (or recognised equivalent courses)
- MRCEM/FRCEM Intermediate or equivalent
Desirable
- Provider status in MIMMS or equivalent
- MSc or PhD in relevant area
Experience
Essential
- ST4 (or equivalent) in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) as per the Royal College of Anaesthetists (minimum 3 months full time equivalent anaesthetic experience)
- Minimum 3 months full time equivalent in Intensive Care Medicine
Desirable
- Clinical pre-hospital care experience
- Experience in Acute Internal Medicine
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Strong leadership skills e.g. leading Trauma Teams / Arrest Teams
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, enabling communication with patients and colleagues (if undergraduate medical training not in English, must have achieved the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application with following scores: Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7)
- Professional integrity and probity
- Comfortable working in a prehospital environment
- Strong leadership skills e.g. leading Trauma Teams / Arrest Teams
Desirable
- Familiarity with and understanding of the specialty
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
- Management of ethical dilemmas
- Ability to impart knowledge and share with others
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Understanding of how TVAA operates as both a charity and an independent healthcare provider
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).
