Job summary
Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to invite applications to a Specialist Doctor post in Emergency Medicine. The successful candidates will join a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Emergency Department team providing high quality emergency care to the population of Warrington and Halton.
Undifferentiated, ambulatory patients are referred to SDEC directly from the Emergency Department. The role would involve working on the unit as a senior clinician leading a multidisciplinary team, assessing and independently discharging these patients (where appropriate) and providing support to more junior members of the team where appropriate.
With the skills they have developed during (GP) specialty training the Associate Specialist Doctor will also take an active role in the development and training of resident doctors completing Specialist Training in General Practice rotating through placements on SDEC.
The role will include out of hours working within a reasonable job plan including a weekend pattern. The role will also, in time, invite the successful candidate with the opportunity to take on governance, clinical leadership and management of the Emergency Department Ambulatory Area on SDEC.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take part in the initial assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all patients attending the ED Ambulatory Area on SDEC at Warrington Hospital. Appropriate arrangements for continuing care will be made in conjunction with colleagues in the relevant specialties, if the patient is not discharged.The post holder will regularly liaise with the ED Physician in Charge (EPIC) based in ED Majors to facilitate the coordination of care for Ambulatory patients.To be able to work collaboratively within a team with varied skills and specialities. Especially the Medical and Surgical Team on SDEC.Within the hours of duty, the post holder will share in the day-to-day supervision for Junior Medical Staff in the Department.The staff member will be expected to participate in Major Incident Procedures.There is also the necessity to develop pathways suitable for ambulatory patients presenting to the hospital.An opportunity for service development including a hot clinic.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full details of this role are available within the Job Description and Person Specification........
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full details of this role are available within the Job Description and Person Specification........
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience of managing unwell adults and children in an emergency medicine setting since primary medical qualification.
- oAbility to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and qualities to work as a senior clinician (e.g., by portfolio or supporting assessments and testimonies from the previous departments worked).
- oMinimum 12 years postgraduate medical experience and a minimum of 6 years in Emergency Medicine.
Desirable
- oALS provider
- oHas completed Foundation Year training
- oHas experience in medical and surgical specialities
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistration with GMC
- oPrimary Medical Degree
Desirable
- oHigher Medical Qualification e.g., MRCP, FRCEM, MRCS
- oOn the GP Specialist Register
- oAdditional Leadership Qualifications
- oAdditional Training in Medical Education
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- oCommunication skills
- oTeam player
- oLeadership skills
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oAbility to work flexibly
- oOrganisational skills
- oTimekeeping
- oEnthusiastic
Desirable
- oTo work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure
Teaching
Essential
- oProven teaching ability
- oWillingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates as well as the other health care team members
Desirable
- oPostgraduate qualifications in teaching
- oClinical lecturer post or role at a university
Research & Publications
Essential
- oWillingness to undertake further research
- oAbility to critically appraise medical evidence and apply to clinical practice
Desirable
- oEvidence of research in progress or publications relevant to Emergency Medicine/General Practice
- oParticipation in journal clubs or critical appraisal
Physical Effort
Essential
- oAble to move patients following risk assessment and training
- oAble to operate wheelchairs and patient trolleys/beds
Mental Effort
Essential
- oAble to maintain a resilient work life balance
Emotional Effort
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate resilience around unwell patients
- oAble to break bad news in a sensitive manner
Working Conditions
Essential
- oAble to work evening and weekend shifts
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience of managing unwell adults and children in an emergency medicine setting since primary medical qualification.
- oAbility to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and qualities to work as a senior clinician (e.g., by portfolio or supporting assessments and testimonies from the previous departments worked).
- oMinimum 12 years postgraduate medical experience and a minimum of 6 years in Emergency Medicine.
Desirable
- oALS provider
- oHas completed Foundation Year training
- oHas experience in medical and surgical specialities
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistration with GMC
- oPrimary Medical Degree
Desirable
- oHigher Medical Qualification e.g., MRCP, FRCEM, MRCS
- oOn the GP Specialist Register
- oAdditional Leadership Qualifications
- oAdditional Training in Medical Education
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- oCommunication skills
- oTeam player
- oLeadership skills
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oAbility to work flexibly
- oOrganisational skills
- oTimekeeping
- oEnthusiastic
Desirable
- oTo work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure
Teaching
Essential
- oProven teaching ability
- oWillingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates as well as the other health care team members
Desirable
- oPostgraduate qualifications in teaching
- oClinical lecturer post or role at a university
Research & Publications
Essential
- oWillingness to undertake further research
- oAbility to critically appraise medical evidence and apply to clinical practice
Desirable
- oEvidence of research in progress or publications relevant to Emergency Medicine/General Practice
- oParticipation in journal clubs or critical appraisal
Physical Effort
Essential
- oAble to move patients following risk assessment and training
- oAble to operate wheelchairs and patient trolleys/beds
Mental Effort
Essential
- oAble to maintain a resilient work life balance
Emotional Effort
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate resilience around unwell patients
- oAble to break bad news in a sensitive manner
Working Conditions
Essential
- oAble to work evening and weekend shifts
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington & Halton Hospital NHS Trust
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
