Job summary
This is a great opportunity to join the Emergency Department team at Arrowe Park Hospital as a Specialty Doctor.
We are proud of our teaching hospital status and we work closely with the University of Liverpool, University of Chester and Liverpool John Moores University to ensure staff and services reflect the very best clinical practice available.
Our organisation is at the forefront of innovation and a centre of excellence for digital technology. We are a digitally enable hospital, using technology to enhance patient care with the Emergency Department.
It is exciting time to join WUTH as we are underway with the Urgent and Emergency Care Upgrade Programme as we redevelop our Emergency Department at Arrowe Park Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post(s) is designed to support an experienced SAS Doctor in the Emergency Department based at Arrowe Park Hospital. The post is ideally suited for applicants wishing to pursue a SAS doctor career in Emergency Medicine or to gain further experience prior to applying for a training post.
Working as part of a 24hr middle tier rota, the post holder will be expected to independently assess and manage Emergency Department presentations (in adults and children). This will be under the supervision of the duty Consultant from the hours of 0800 to 0000 and with telephone access to the on-call consultant out of hours, who would return to base as required.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder would also have allocated time to allow for CPD and appraisal preparation. They would also be expected to be involved in audit and quality improvement within the Emergency Department.
There will be supported study and professional leave in accordance with requirements for CPD.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the SAS Doctor position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder would also have allocated time to allow for CPD and appraisal preparation. They would also be expected to be involved in audit and quality improvement within the Emergency Department.
There will be supported study and professional leave in accordance with requirements for CPD.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the SAS Doctor position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- MCEM or Higher qualification in a related specialty (e.g. MRCP)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Minimum of 12 months working in Emergency Medicine
- Minimum of 12 months working for an NHS organisation
- Minimum of 3 months in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care Medicine
- Experience of working in Paediatrics - general or emergency medicine
- Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in clinical skills complementary to emergency medicine
Other Skills and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate previous or current teaching experience
- Ability to motivate and support multidisciplinary team
- The ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients and colleagues
- Able to demonstrate ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Provider status on 1 of the following courses: ATLS, ALS & APLS
- Proven experience of clinical audit
- Commitment to Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical students and postgraduate doctors in training and multi-disciplinary teams
- Evidence of Leadership skills
- Educational Qualification
- Instructor status on one or more of ATLS, APLS and ALS courses
- Instructor status on the generic instructor's course
- Proven use of audit as tool to manage a change in clinical practice
- Previous research experience
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- MCEM or Higher qualification in a related specialty (e.g. MRCP)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Minimum of 12 months working in Emergency Medicine
- Minimum of 12 months working for an NHS organisation
- Minimum of 3 months in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care Medicine
- Experience of working in Paediatrics - general or emergency medicine
- Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in clinical skills complementary to emergency medicine
Other Skills and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate previous or current teaching experience
- Ability to motivate and support multidisciplinary team
- The ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients and colleagues
- Able to demonstrate ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Provider status on 1 of the following courses: ATLS, ALS & APLS
- Proven experience of clinical audit
- Commitment to Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical students and postgraduate doctors in training and multi-disciplinary teams
- Evidence of Leadership skills
- Educational Qualification
- Instructor status on one or more of ATLS, APLS and ALS courses
- Instructor status on the generic instructor's course
- Proven use of audit as tool to manage a change in clinical practice
- Previous research experience
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).
