Job summary
We have one 80/20% post based within the Emergency Department of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UHB).
The post includes duties on the middle grade rota in the Emergency Department at UHB for 80% of the time including night shifts and weekends.
The remaining 20% will be working with the Bristol Community Emergency Medicine team (CEMs) working with the Specialist Paramedics in Urgent and Emergency Care, responding to the whole spectrum of prehospital cases and assisting crews in assessment and treatment on scene.This is not a critical care service but one that looks to support best care to patients in the most appropriate place and pathway.The role involves both clinical delivery, education, collaborative working with SWAST, governance and quality improvement.
This post would be ideally suited to candidates considering application for sub-speciality training in community care and pathway development.
Main duties of the job
CEMS:
Our Bristol Community Emergency Medicine is looking to recruit Emergency Medicine ST4 equivalent (or higher) with a specific interest in community care and pathway development. 20% of their time would be dedicated to Community Emergency Medicine; working with the Specialist Paramedics in Urgent and Emergency Care, responding to the whole spectrum of prehospital cases and assisting crews in assessment and treatment on scene.
Clinical:
The reception, diagnosis and emergency treatment of patients presenting to the adult Emergency Department. The successful candidate will be given supervision and support from senior medical staff to develop competency in the autonomous clinical management of these patients whilst ensuring patient safety. There is close liaison between ED and ICU at BRI. This shared care is seamless and collaborative.
Managerial:
The management responsibility of the post holder will be to the Clinical Director who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance:
The post holder must be aware of clinical governance and clinical risk management and take an active part in their implementation, including audit.
On-Call Commitment:
In ED the roster is a full shift system. Shifts are a balanced mix of earlies, mids, lates, and nights.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award-winning Trust,committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the Southwestoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create aworkforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Additional information specific to the role:
Non-clinical training and responsibilities: Day to day clinical responsibilities are seen to be a significant part of the training offered to Clinical fellows, and opportunities are taken for informal clinical teaching as / when appropriate. All doctors are expected to undertake audit and to make a regular contribution to the Departmental academic programme. The formal teaching programme includes one department academic meeting (includes M&M and audit) and a teaching session each week. This supplements the educational value of clinical meetings - BMT planning meetings; solid tumour board; neuro-oncology tumour board meetings; leukaemia and haematology MDT. Clinical fellows are also encouraged to attend the weekly hospital grand rounds. There is IT access on wards and in office area with internet, PubMed etc.
There is an excellent Trust Education Centre including library facilities. Opportunities exist for participation in clinical research and there are regular clinical trials and research governance meetings. Laboratory experience is available within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Additional information specific to the role:
Non-clinical training and responsibilities: Day to day clinical responsibilities are seen to be a significant part of the training offered to Clinical fellows, and opportunities are taken for informal clinical teaching as / when appropriate. All doctors are expected to undertake audit and to make a regular contribution to the Departmental academic programme. The formal teaching programme includes one department academic meeting (includes M&M and audit) and a teaching session each week. This supplements the educational value of clinical meetings - BMT planning meetings; solid tumour board; neuro-oncology tumour board meetings; leukaemia and haematology MDT. Clinical fellows are also encouraged to attend the weekly hospital grand rounds. There is IT access on wards and in office area with internet, PubMed etc.
There is an excellent Trust Education Centre including library facilities. Opportunities exist for participation in clinical research and there are regular clinical trials and research governance meetings. Laboratory experience is available within the department.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
- Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
- Demonstrates good clinical judgement
- Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc
- Understands audit and governance processes
Desirable
- Designed and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Flexibility
- Inquiring and critical approach to work
- Demonstrates initiative
- Appropriately assertive
- Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
Desirable
- Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
- A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Respectful
- Collaborative
- Innovative
- Supportive
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
- At least 24 months full-time hospital service as a trainee in the Foundation (or higher) grade.
- No unexplained career gaps
- Advanced Life Support provider
- Previous experience of working in critical care in the British Healthcare system (not observing)
- Specialist Interest intent and evidence of interest
Desirable
- Intermediate EM/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
- Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
Other
Essential
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
- Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
- Demonstrates good clinical judgement
- Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc
- Understands audit and governance processes
Desirable
- Designed and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Flexibility
- Inquiring and critical approach to work
- Demonstrates initiative
- Appropriately assertive
- Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
Desirable
- Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
- A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Respectful
- Collaborative
- Innovative
- Supportive
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
- At least 24 months full-time hospital service as a trainee in the Foundation (or higher) grade.
- No unexplained career gaps
- Advanced Life Support provider
- Previous experience of working in critical care in the British Healthcare system (not observing)
- Specialist Interest intent and evidence of interest
Desirable
- Intermediate EM/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
- Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
Other
Essential
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
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).
