Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Trust Grade Doctor in Emergency Medicine at The James Cook University Hospital (JCUH).
We are offering posts in Emergency Medicine (1 year) and Emergency Medicine and Critical Care (6 months in each).
Thisrepresents a great spring board to apply for formal training or a way of exploring your future career options as well as furthering your CV with a specialist interest of your choice. It could also be used as an opportunity to gain NHS experience for International Medical Graduates.
Main duties of the job
There is actively involvement within the Consultant team among the following sub-speciality interests and you can get involved in these aspects.
Simulation
Teaching
Sports Medicine
Ultrasound
Major Trauma
Paediatrics
Research
Quality Assurance
Duties include initial management of emergency cases presenting to the A & E Department, conducting minor operations & procedures when indicated and supervision of the discharge of patients home.
About us
The A&E has been located in a purpose built facility at the James Cook University Hospital since 2003. A helipad is situated directly outside and radiology facilities and the Acute Assessment Unit are adjacent. Our inpatient beds are situated on the trauma ward above the department. The department receives regional major trauma cases both by land and air. It covers all other facets of emergency medicine in all age groups.
The Department has two entrances, one for the ambulances and the other for ambulatory patients. There is a large four bay adult resuscitation room, as well as a two bedded paediatric resuscitation area, a portable ultrasound system, a plaster room and separate areas for stretcher patients and walking wounded patients. Children have a separate waiting area and assessment room.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Basic Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Registerable Medical Degree
Relevant Experience in Specialty
Essential
- 2 years hospital service at Foundation (or equivalent) or higher grade since obtaining registration
- 6 months experience of formal employment working as a doctor within the NHS
Desirable
- At least 4 months in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care
Skills, knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Knowledge of audit principles
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Teaching skills
- Experience of clinical process and outcome audit
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for clinical teaching of nurses, hospital doctors and others
Person Specification
Basic Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Registerable Medical Degree
Relevant Experience in Specialty
Essential
- 2 years hospital service at Foundation (or equivalent) or higher grade since obtaining registration
- 6 months experience of formal employment working as a doctor within the NHS
Desirable
- At least 4 months in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care
Skills, knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Knowledge of audit principles
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Teaching skills
- Experience of clinical process and outcome audit
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for clinical teaching of nurses, hospital doctors and others
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).
