Job summary
- DUTIES OF THE POST:
- Principal Responsibilities:
The Clinical Fellow will work at Registrar levels (ST3+ equivalent) in both the Emergency Department (ED) and Ambulatory Assessment Units (AAU) of the John Radcliffe & Horton Hospitals on a 50%:50% split basis.
Main duties of the job
For 50% of their time, the successful candidate will work in the Ambulatory Assessment Unit (AAU) at the John Radcliffe Hospital as part of the acute and general medical team. They will be part of a team of 10 AAU fellows, working alongside 22 AGM consultants and other medical trainees. During their AAU time, they will spend 60 -70% of their time doing clinical patient facing roles and 30-40% (roughly 2 days a week) will be for non-clinical roles. In their non-clinical time, they are expected to complete QI projects, assist in research activities, gain teaching experience and learn Point Of Care UltraSound (POCUS). The role will allow successful candidates to gain relevant front door ambulatory medicine clinical experience as well as useful QI/research and teaching experience.
For the other 50% of their time, the successful candidate will work in the Emergency Departments of the John Radcliffe and Horton Hospitals, where they will be responsible for the initial assessment and management of unselected acutely ill and injured patients. They will work a rota that involves antisocial working hours, including night shifts and weekends and their shift allocation will be tailored to their background (e.g. Emergency Medicine vs General Medicine) and experience. They will be responsible for keeping their resuscitation training up to date.
About us
The Oxford University Hospitals OUH NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest teaching trusts in the country, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.
The Trust is split between 3 sites in Oxford (John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre) and one in Banbury (Horton Hospital), with the John Radcliffe and Horton Hospitals focussing on acute, unplanned care.
The Trust provides general hospital services for the local population in Oxfordshire and more specialist services on a regional and national basis. It employs about 9,500 staff.
The Trust works in close co-operation with the University of Oxford (medicine) and Brookes University (allied health services), and is a leading centre for research programmes in cancer, neurosciences, diabetes, genetics and many other fields.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Fellow will work at Registrar levels (ST3+ equivalent) in both the Emergency Department (ED) and Ambulatory Assessment Units (AAU) of the John Radcliffe & Horton Hospitals on a 50%:50% split basis.
For 50% of their time, the successful candidate will work in the Ambulatory Assessment Unit (AAU) at the John Radcliffe Hospital as part of the acute and general medical team. They will be part of a team of 10 AAU fellows, working alongside 22 AGM consultants and other medical trainees. During their AAU time, they will spend 60 -70% of their time doing clinical patient facing roles and 30-40%(roughly 2 days a week) will be for non-clinical roles. In their non-clinical time, they are expected to complete QI projects, assist in research activities, gain teaching experience and learn Point Of Care UltraSound (POCUS). There are fortnightly meetings where consultants guide fellows in all these activities and provide support. The role will allow successful candidates to gain relevant front door ambulatory medicine clinical experience as well as useful QI/research and teaching experience. They may be asked to work for a short period of weeks at the sister SDEC unit in Banbury but the medical ambulatory component will be mainly be based in Oxford at the John Radcliffe hospital.
For the other 50% of their time, the successful candidate will work in the Emergency Departments of the John Radcliffe and Horton Hospitals, where they will be responsible for the initial assessment and management of unselected acutely ill and injured patients. They will work a rota that involves antisocial working hours, including night shifts and weekends and their shift allocation will be tailored to their background (e.g. Emergency Medicine vs General Medicine) and experience. They will help to train and supervise more junior doctors and have opportunities to participate in Clinical Governance activities. They will also be expected to attend departmental teaching sessions. They will be responsible for keeping their resuscitation training up to date.
- Working schedule:
- 24/7 service
- 50% Emergency Medicine 50% Acute General Medicine (swapping every 6 8 weeks)
- 1 in 3 Weekends
- Annualised rota; equivalent to 32 days leave and all study leave granted.
- Bank holidays built into annualised rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Fellow will work at Registrar levels (ST3+ equivalent) in both the Emergency Department (ED) and Ambulatory Assessment Units (AAU) of the John Radcliffe & Horton Hospitals on a 50%:50% split basis.
For 50% of their time, the successful candidate will work in the Ambulatory Assessment Unit (AAU) at the John Radcliffe Hospital as part of the acute and general medical team. They will be part of a team of 10 AAU fellows, working alongside 22 AGM consultants and other medical trainees. During their AAU time, they will spend 60 -70% of their time doing clinical patient facing roles and 30-40%(roughly 2 days a week) will be for non-clinical roles. In their non-clinical time, they are expected to complete QI projects, assist in research activities, gain teaching experience and learn Point Of Care UltraSound (POCUS). There are fortnightly meetings where consultants guide fellows in all these activities and provide support. The role will allow successful candidates to gain relevant front door ambulatory medicine clinical experience as well as useful QI/research and teaching experience. They may be asked to work for a short period of weeks at the sister SDEC unit in Banbury but the medical ambulatory component will be mainly be based in Oxford at the John Radcliffe hospital.
For the other 50% of their time, the successful candidate will work in the Emergency Departments of the John Radcliffe and Horton Hospitals, where they will be responsible for the initial assessment and management of unselected acutely ill and injured patients. They will work a rota that involves antisocial working hours, including night shifts and weekends and their shift allocation will be tailored to their background (e.g. Emergency Medicine vs General Medicine) and experience. They will help to train and supervise more junior doctors and have opportunities to participate in Clinical Governance activities. They will also be expected to attend departmental teaching sessions. They will be responsible for keeping their resuscitation training up to date.
- Working schedule:
- 24/7 service
- 50% Emergency Medicine 50% Acute General Medicine (swapping every 6 8 weeks)
- 1 in 3 Weekends
- Annualised rota; equivalent to 32 days leave and all study leave granted.
- Bank holidays built into annualised rota
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or Equivalent
- ALS + ATLS + ALPS or equivalents
Desirable
- Post-graduate diplomas e.g. MRCEM, MRCP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration/foundation training (or equivalent) and at least 2 years' experience in either emergency medicine or acute general medicine.
Desirable
- Six months of experience working in Emergency Medicine in an NHS hospital.
- Relevant experience from other acute specialties e.g. general medicine, paediatrics, anaesthetics, intensive care.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, kindly and professionally with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Competencies of an RCEM Tier 3 doctor
- Ability to supervise junior members of staff
Desirable
- Fluency with Electronic Patient Records
- Fluency with online educational portfolios
- Level 1 USS competency
- Competencies of an RCEM Tier 4 doctor
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or Equivalent
- ALS + ATLS + ALPS or equivalents
Desirable
- Post-graduate diplomas e.g. MRCEM, MRCP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration/foundation training (or equivalent) and at least 2 years' experience in either emergency medicine or acute general medicine.
Desirable
- Six months of experience working in Emergency Medicine in an NHS hospital.
- Relevant experience from other acute specialties e.g. general medicine, paediatrics, anaesthetics, intensive care.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, kindly and professionally with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Competencies of an RCEM Tier 3 doctor
- Ability to supervise junior members of staff
Desirable
- Fluency with Electronic Patient Records
- Fluency with online educational portfolios
- Level 1 USS competency
- Competencies of an RCEM Tier 4 doctor
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).
