Job summary
Applications are being sought to join our Emergency Department
at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This applicant information pack
will provide you with the post details including the job description and person
specification, expected rota and working arrangement, and departmental
structure. Your application should be made online through www.jobs.nhs.uk, quoting the vacancy reference on the front of this
information pack. Supplementary information or CVs cannot be accepted.
Main duties of the job
The Trust is
committed to flexible working and welcomes invitations from applicants seeking
to work on a flexible or part-time basis.
Applicants will have completed at least 12-18 months full-time
postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis,
at least 4 months of which will be in a relevant specialty. Clinical training
and experience equivalent to that required at F2 in a relevant specialty from
other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted including
time within a relevant training programme.
You should also hold full
registration with the GMC prior to commencing employment in this post.
References for applicants successfully invited for interview
will be sought, including from your current employer.
By submitting your application, you are telling us that you
understand, and are happy to accept,
your rights and responsibilities as detailed below and the associated Job
Description of the post you have applied for. Failure to do so will affect
revalidation and pay progression.
Finally, you will also find details of our senior leadership
team who would welcome the
opportunity to talk to you informally regarding this role and the contribution you
could bring to the Trust. It should be noted
that any such enquiries will form no part of the selection process.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful
candidates will join the junior tier of staffing on the Emergency Department
rota, consisting of 12 WTE doctors including F2, ACCS ST1 and GPST
doctors. This is a full shift rolling
rota with protected teaching time and development time.
Duties
and Responsibilities
Participating fully
in all the educational activities of the department
Assisting the
Consultants in the day-to-day clinical care of the ED patients in all areas of
the department including Resus, Majors, Minors, Paediatrics and Ambulatory
care.
Participating as a
team member in resuscitation teams under supervision
Participating in the
Clinical Audit programme and the quality control of the department
Support the Trust in
the delivery of a high standard of care and meeting Trust and departmental
objectives by timely service and quality led clinical care.
Comply with relevant
trust policies including those relating to data protection
Actively pursue
professional development maintaining a portfolio of evidence so that you are
able to participate satisfactorily the appraisal process in accordance with GMC
requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful
candidates will join the junior tier of staffing on the Emergency Department
rota, consisting of 12 WTE doctors including F2, ACCS ST1 and GPST
doctors. This is a full shift rolling
rota with protected teaching time and development time.
Duties
and Responsibilities
Participating fully
in all the educational activities of the department
Assisting the
Consultants in the day-to-day clinical care of the ED patients in all areas of
the department including Resus, Majors, Minors, Paediatrics and Ambulatory
care.
Participating as a
team member in resuscitation teams under supervision
Participating in the
Clinical Audit programme and the quality control of the department
Support the Trust in
the delivery of a high standard of care and meeting Trust and departmental
objectives by timely service and quality led clinical care.
Comply with relevant
trust policies including those relating to data protection
Actively pursue
professional development maintaining a portfolio of evidence so that you are
able to participate satisfactorily the appraisal process in accordance with GMC
requirements.
Person Specification
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
- Demonstrates ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of their own limitations.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 12-18 months full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies, at least 4 months of which will be in a relevant specialty.
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at F2 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience.
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under supervision from consultants or middle grade doctors.
- Previous experience working in the NHS.
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
- Previous experience in Emergency Medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Satisfactory completion of F1 training, or equivalent.
Desirable
- ALS Certification.
- ATLS Certification
- EPALS Certification
Person Specification
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
- Demonstrates ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of their own limitations.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 12-18 months full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies, at least 4 months of which will be in a relevant specialty.
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at F2 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience.
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under supervision from consultants or middle grade doctors.
- Previous experience working in the NHS.
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
- Previous experience in Emergency Medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Satisfactory completion of F1 training, or equivalent.
Desirable
- ALS Certification.
- ATLS Certification
- EPALS Certification
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
