Job summary
Applications are encouraged and welcome from experienced Drs in Emergency Medicine working at ST3+ competencies. You will be encouraged and empowered to develop your own sub-specialty interest.
Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
These are full-time posts, based primarily within the Emergency Department of either Huddersfield Royal Infirmary or Calderdale Royal Hospital. The post-holders will be expected to work on other sites according to the needs of the service.
This role could be an excellent opportunity for clinicians who wish to progress their career via CESR to consultant level within the UK or consolidate their experience under a Medical Training Initiative programme in the UK. W
Posts are offered on a full-time basis, but candidates who wish to work less than full-time are also encouraged to apply. All post holders must be fully registered with GMC and hold a current license to practice.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will take part in the Emergency Medicine on-call rota, either at Calderdale or Huddersfield depending on service requirements and prior discussion.
All Emergency Department Clinicians will be responsible for the assessment and early management of patients who are acutely ill and injured as well as treating patients with less serious illnesses and injuries.
Specialty Drs are expected to provide professional supervision and development of all Junior Doctors, Physician Associates and ACPs with the general clinical management of patients attending the Emergency Department. You will be expected to comply with the Emergency Departments and Trust's policies and to maintain their skills and knowledge through CPD.
About us
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are proud providers of acute hospital services. We value our staff and recognise that they are our greatest asset.
Working with our forward-thinking fantastic leadership team, we have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the changing NHS. CHFT is at the forefront of Digital Health utilising several electronic solutions to improve patient care.
The CQC have rated us as Good and their report confirmed that "staff were caring and provided compassionate care; patients were treated with dignity and respect and their privacy was respected; patients spoke positively about the care they received".
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit Our Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trusts is investing in its Emergency Medicine department and is recruiting to these Specialty doctor posts to support the delivery of Emergency Care and the development of the service.
With significant investment in the department, these posts present an opportunity to be involved in the early stages of our reconfiguration of hospital services across Calderdale & Huddersfield. This includes development of a purpose-built Emergency Department at Huddersfield, due to open in autumn 2023 as well as an Urgent & Emergency Care Centre at Calderdale.
We are transforming our services so that all acute inpatient services are delivered at Calderdale Royal Hospital in addition to an Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, a new Emergency Department, Urgent Care facility, dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department, along with purpose built Same Day Emergency Care facilities and a number of new wards.
This will give us a once in a lifetime opportunity to not only design our working environment, but also to transform the way we deliver care. By utilising the latest digital, medical and clinical technology we can enhance the patient experience as well as providing a positive environment for staff.
The role will be a senior role within the department and the successful candidate will work with the current senior team in supporting and developing the department, team and working towards the wider organisational goals and culture.
Applications are encouraged from experienced Emergency Medicine Drs wishing to take up a new challenge and be supported through our highly regarded development programmes.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care.
Whilst conveniently located close to Manchester, we are nestled in the heart of the stunning Pennine hills; the area which inspired the works of the Bronte sisters and surrounds us with breath-taking scenery, places to visit and loads of things to do.
With an affordable housing market and fantastic schools (17 Junior and 2 High Schools recognised as outstanding by Ofsted), CHFT is perfect for family life as well as professional development.
So, If you want to join a supportive and friendly team providing compassionate care then come and join us to help us achieve outstanding in the next CQC inspection.
For further information please refer to the Job Description Attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trusts is investing in its Emergency Medicine department and is recruiting to these Specialty doctor posts to support the delivery of Emergency Care and the development of the service.
With significant investment in the department, these posts present an opportunity to be involved in the early stages of our reconfiguration of hospital services across Calderdale & Huddersfield. This includes development of a purpose-built Emergency Department at Huddersfield, due to open in autumn 2023 as well as an Urgent & Emergency Care Centre at Calderdale.
We are transforming our services so that all acute inpatient services are delivered at Calderdale Royal Hospital in addition to an Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, a new Emergency Department, Urgent Care facility, dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department, along with purpose built Same Day Emergency Care facilities and a number of new wards.
This will give us a once in a lifetime opportunity to not only design our working environment, but also to transform the way we deliver care. By utilising the latest digital, medical and clinical technology we can enhance the patient experience as well as providing a positive environment for staff.
The role will be a senior role within the department and the successful candidate will work with the current senior team in supporting and developing the department, team and working towards the wider organisational goals and culture.
Applications are encouraged from experienced Emergency Medicine Drs wishing to take up a new challenge and be supported through our highly regarded development programmes.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care.
Whilst conveniently located close to Manchester, we are nestled in the heart of the stunning Pennine hills; the area which inspired the works of the Bronte sisters and surrounds us with breath-taking scenery, places to visit and loads of things to do.
With an affordable housing market and fantastic schools (17 Junior and 2 High Schools recognised as outstanding by Ofsted), CHFT is perfect for family life as well as professional development.
So, If you want to join a supportive and friendly team providing compassionate care then come and join us to help us achieve outstanding in the next CQC inspection.
For further information please refer to the Job Description Attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCEM or equivalent
- Applicants must have Full Registration with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must have 4 years post graduate experience including 2 years within the Emergency Medicine Specialty
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Emergency Medicine specialty
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within Emergency Medicine and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCEM or equivalent
- Applicants must have Full Registration with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must have 4 years post graduate experience including 2 years within the Emergency Medicine Specialty
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Emergency Medicine specialty
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within Emergency Medicine and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring 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
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
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
