Job summary
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is
pleased to advertise these roles aimed at doctors who are passionate about
their practice and their career outside traditional models. Our posts will combine education and career
development with practical patient-facing care.
These posts are not recognised UK
training posts. Nevertheless, these
posts have a named supervisor and individuals will be supported in undertaking
scheduled educational opportunities to consolidate and develop alongside their
experiential learning, with certificated outcomes or credentialing to support
career progression through other routes.
An Introduction to the Division/Specialty from Dr
Richard Gorman
The
Emergency Medicine Service is delivered on two sites within the Trust with the
Pinderfields hospital site designated as a Major Trauma Unit, Dewsbury is a
local ED and Pontefract was one of the first Urgent Treatment Centres in
England. Our multi-disciplinary team of dedicated and committed professionals
provide high quality care and treatment in what is, when combined across the
three hospitals, consistently ranked as one of the top ten busiest Urgent and Emergency
Medicine services in England handling in excess of 270,000 attendances each
year.
Main duties of the job
Provision of care
with responsibility for the management of patients presenting to the ED
including appropriate discharge / admission planning.
In conjunction with
senior colleagues to provide a full role in the provision of an out of hours
emergency service. Although post holders may not have the initial competencies
to manage independently it is expected that during the placement they will
develop to take on this role
Referral of
patients to other specialities as appropriate
Involvement in
specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
Involvement in
relevant administration duties
Teaching and
supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
Active involvement
in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed
Activity basis , 9 Direct Clinical Care Programmed Activities (DCC PA) and 1 core Supporting Professional Activities Programmed
Activities (SPA PA) additional DCC and
SPA PAs are negotiable pending discussion.
Duties will be based primarily on our 2 Emergency
Departments (EDs) based at Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury. We also run
an Urgent Treatment Centre at Pontefract.
All our medical staff may be required to deliver care to patients on all
3 sites.
From a clinical perspective these posts will
participate in the cross-site Tier 2 rota which supports provision of 24-hour Emergency
Medicine cover. The 9 DCC PA will be expected to be worked across the full
shift pattern including standard days, twilights and night shifts.
The main duties of the post will include
Provision of care
with responsibility for the management of patients presenting to the ED
including appropriate discharge / admission planning.
In conjunction with
senior colleagues to provide a full role in the provision of an out of hours
emergency service. Although post holders may not have the initial competencies
to manage independently it is expected that during the placement they will
develop to take on this role
Referral of
patients to other specialities as appropriate
Involvement in
specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
Involvement in
relevant administration duties
Teaching and
supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
Active involvement
in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities
The
following example CESR 1 schedule reflects the Tier 2 rota pattern and equates
to a 12 PA job plan. The CESR 2 schedule when on secondment supports colleagues
to meet the CESR competency requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed
Activity basis , 9 Direct Clinical Care Programmed Activities (DCC PA) and 1 core Supporting Professional Activities Programmed
Activities (SPA PA) additional DCC and
SPA PAs are negotiable pending discussion.
Duties will be based primarily on our 2 Emergency
Departments (EDs) based at Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury. We also run
an Urgent Treatment Centre at Pontefract.
All our medical staff may be required to deliver care to patients on all
3 sites.
From a clinical perspective these posts will
participate in the cross-site Tier 2 rota which supports provision of 24-hour Emergency
Medicine cover. The 9 DCC PA will be expected to be worked across the full
shift pattern including standard days, twilights and night shifts.
The main duties of the post will include
Provision of care
with responsibility for the management of patients presenting to the ED
including appropriate discharge / admission planning.
In conjunction with
senior colleagues to provide a full role in the provision of an out of hours
emergency service. Although post holders may not have the initial competencies
to manage independently it is expected that during the placement they will
develop to take on this role
Referral of
patients to other specialities as appropriate
Involvement in
specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
Involvement in
relevant administration duties
Teaching and
supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
Active involvement
in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities
The
following example CESR 1 schedule reflects the Tier 2 rota pattern and equates
to a 12 PA job plan. The CESR 2 schedule when on secondment supports colleagues
to meet the CESR competency requirements.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in Emergency Medicine or as a fixed term specialty doctor in EM, or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- General medical procedures/skills required of ED middle grade
- Ability and willingness to supervise and teach junior doctors, nursing staff, medical students & visiting pre-hospital colleagues
Desirable
- Recent experience working in UK NHS hospitals
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- Higher qualification e.g. MRCEM or FRCEM primary
- Evidence of life support courses e.g. ALS, ATLS or APLS / EPLS provider
- Evidence of completion of short training course relevant to EM e.g. airway or ultrasound courses
Desirable
- Instructor status on at least 1 life support course (ATLS, APLS, ALS or equivalent)
- Level 1 EMU/S
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational skills.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in Emergency Medicine or as a fixed term specialty doctor in EM, or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- General medical procedures/skills required of ED middle grade
- Ability and willingness to supervise and teach junior doctors, nursing staff, medical students & visiting pre-hospital colleagues
Desirable
- Recent experience working in UK NHS hospitals
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- Higher qualification e.g. MRCEM or FRCEM primary
- Evidence of life support courses e.g. ALS, ATLS or APLS / EPLS provider
- Evidence of completion of short training course relevant to EM e.g. airway or ultrasound courses
Desirable
- Instructor status on at least 1 life support course (ATLS, APLS, ALS or equivalent)
- Level 1 EMU/S
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational skills.
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).
