Job summary
We currently have the opportunity for a engaged, forward thinking,
proactive doctor to join our high energy team, who can add their own unique
value to already diverse team in the Emergency Department on the St. Peters
site.
In 2021 Ashford and St Peters have been through a restructure moving from
four divisions to six. The Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) division was formed
in January 2021 and it is now a really exciting time to join. Our aim is to
provide excellence in clinical care and strive continuously for service
development.
ED is divided into 6 sections:
Ambulatory Majors
Fit to Sit
Trolleys / Low dependency
Majors / High dependency
Resuscitation
A&E Clinical Decisions Unit
Urgent and Emergency Division also covers Clinical Assessment Unit
(CAU), Ambulatory Clinical Assessment Unit (AECU) and Urgent Treatment Centre
(UTC).
The Emergency Department at St Peters is the largest and busiest
department in Surrey operating a 24 hour service and seeing 110,000 patients a
year.
We are looking for someone to join an engaged, high energy team and add
their own unique value to the already diverse team. 90% of the post if
clinical, spent working amongst their middle grade colleagues, under the
oversight of the EM Consultant Team and supporting the Foundation Year Two
trainees. The post offers weekly protected department teaching and benefits
from education supervision from an EM consultant.
Main duties of the job
You will
be working as a doctor responsible for initial treatment and management of
patients within the Emergency Department under the guidance from the
consultant, working as part of a large multidisclinary team, ensuring patients
are put first in all aspects of their journey in ED.
You will
have exposure to all areas of the ED. You will be able to see and treat
patients in Resus, Majors, Ambulatory Majors, paedatrics and our urgent
treatment centre. This helps to give a large variety of learning opportunities.
You will
help to support and supervise the work of SHO equivalent level doctors and be
actively involved in their work-based training.
You will
be encourage to assist and undertake clinical research and audit projects
within the department.
Informal visits to our Emergency Department are welcome so you can come and meet us and the way we deliver clinical care.
For further information about this post, please contact Dr Balen Ahmed, EM Clinical Lead (balen.ahmed@nhs.net) or Preeta Varghese, ED Service Manager (preeta.varghese@nhs.net).
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates need to
hold MBBS or equalivent medical qualification, with evidence of 12 months
experience in Emergency Medicine. Candidates will be eligible for full
registration with the GMC and hold a current license to practice. Candidates
will need to have evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a
UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in
line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
Emergency department operates
24 hours a day, seven days a week; therefore successful candidates need to be
able to work a variety of shifts, including days, lates, twilights and nights.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates need to
hold MBBS or equalivent medical qualification, with evidence of 12 months
experience in Emergency Medicine. Candidates will be eligible for full
registration with the GMC and hold a current license to practice. Candidates
will need to have evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a
UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in
line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
Emergency department operates
24 hours a day, seven days a week; therefore successful candidates need to be
able to work a variety of shifts, including days, lates, twilights and nights.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical Qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current
- licence to practice.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated
- Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC
- standards/ Good Medical Practice
- Life support courses: ALS
Desirable
- FRCEM Primary and/or Intermediate
- ATLS
- APLS or EPLS
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- 2 years or more in Emergency Medicine in NHS or similar health care setting post
- foundation years /internship
- Achievement of components of ACCS CT1 -2competencies, ARCP or equivalent
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always puts patients first
- Able to take personal responsibility
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
- Takes pride in their work and their team
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Respects, values and cares for others
- Supports learning and development of self and others
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical governance
- Understanding of professional and current issues in emergency/ acute medicine
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies.
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues.
Desirable
- NHS Constitution and relevant local and national standards relating to the speciality
Skills
Essential
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Patient facing roles - be able to understand an individuals communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical Qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current
- licence to practice.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated
- Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC
- standards/ Good Medical Practice
- Life support courses: ALS
Desirable
- FRCEM Primary and/or Intermediate
- ATLS
- APLS or EPLS
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- 2 years or more in Emergency Medicine in NHS or similar health care setting post
- foundation years /internship
- Achievement of components of ACCS CT1 -2competencies, ARCP or equivalent
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always puts patients first
- Able to take personal responsibility
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
- Takes pride in their work and their team
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Respects, values and cares for others
- Supports learning and development of self and others
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical governance
- Understanding of professional and current issues in emergency/ acute medicine
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies.
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues.
Desirable
- NHS Constitution and relevant local and national standards relating to the speciality
Skills
Essential
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Patient facing roles - be able to understand an individuals communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
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).
