Fellowship in Prehospital Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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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 joint programme involving training at both Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA) and Oxford Critical Care (OCC), 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 (OCC), Churchill Hospital (ICU), RAF Benson and Stokenchurch House (TVAA).

Main duties of the job

The program is ideal for developing core clinical skills and procedural competence in managing acutely unwell medical and surgical patients. The high level of clinical supervision provides the optimal training environment for trainees looking to develop their clinical practice in critical care medicine in both the prehospital and hospital environments.

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 here www.ouh.nhs.uk

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £55,329.00 - £63,152.00 PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CSS-MS-6129422-S6

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Second Tier Critical Care Doctor initially, progressing to First Tier (advanced airway) if appropriate, based on skills and experience, across both critical care units at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals in Oxford.
To engage with their educational 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 and OCC 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
Comply with annual appraisal and revalidation processes as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Second Tier Critical Care Doctor initially, progressing to First Tier (advanced airway) if appropriate, based on skills and experience, across both critical care units at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals in Oxford.
To engage with their educational 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 and OCC 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
Comply with annual appraisal and revalidation processes as required

Person Specification

Elidibility

Essential

GMC registration with full 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
Satisfactory reference checks

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical degree
MRCEM, MRCP, Primary FRCA or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Up to date ALS/ATLS/APLS provider certificates (or recognised equivalent courses)
FRCA, FFICM, EDIC, FRCEM, or equivalent qualifications
MSc or PhD in relevant area

Experience

Essential

Minimum 3 months experience of Emergency Medicine Minimum 3 months experience of Anaesthesia Minimum 3 months experience of Intensive Care Medicine Minimum 3 months experience of Acute General Medicine
Completion of the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) as per the Royal College of Anaesthetists (or equivalent)
Intermediate competencies in Intensive Care medicine
Evidence of ability to manage critically ill patients with distant supervision

Desirable

Clinical pre-hospital care experience

skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, and professional skills to effectively undertake the role of a clinical Fellow in a busy teaching hospital ICU
Experience of clinical audit evidenced by CV including design, methods, and outcome of the audit
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

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 detai
Understanding of how TVAA operates as both a charity and an independent healthcare provider

Person Specification

Elidibility

Essential

GMC registration with full 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
Satisfactory reference checks

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical degree
MRCEM, MRCP, Primary FRCA or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Up to date ALS/ATLS/APLS provider certificates (or recognised equivalent courses)
FRCA, FFICM, EDIC, FRCEM, or equivalent qualifications
MSc or PhD in relevant area

Experience

Essential

Minimum 3 months experience of Emergency Medicine Minimum 3 months experience of Anaesthesia Minimum 3 months experience of Intensive Care Medicine Minimum 3 months experience of Acute General Medicine
Completion of the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) as per the Royal College of Anaesthetists (or equivalent)
Intermediate competencies in Intensive Care medicine
Evidence of ability to manage critically ill patients with distant supervision

Desirable

Clinical pre-hospital care experience

skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, and professional skills to effectively undertake the role of a clinical Fellow in a busy teaching hospital ICU
Experience of clinical audit evidenced by CV including design, methods, and outcome of the audit
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

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 detai
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.

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