Job summary
The Emergency Department at Whiston Hospital is looking for experienced and enthusiastic emergency medicine doctors to join our committed ED team as Senior Clinical Fellows.
Successful candidates will help us build on our excellent reputation for delivering high quality patient care and be instrumental in enhancing our capacity to deliver a world-class emergency service. The role will not only involve delivering direct clinical care to patients but will also require supervision of junior staff, students and allied health professionals, delivery of teaching, and engagement with departmental quality improvement and governance.
For those candidates who demonstrate commitment to a career in Emergency medicine there will be the opportunity to pursue the Certificate of Equivalent Specialist Registration (CESR). The department and faculty will support candidates in gaining RCEM portfolio and ultrasound competencies as well as relevant specialty training via secondments to Anaesthetics, Critical Care, Paediatrics and Acute Medicine as required. This bespoke training is supported by an enthusiastic team of ED consultants, including formal Clinical Educators, who will guide and prepare you for the FRCEM examinations.
There is a requirement for on-calls with this role, paid at banding supplement 1A.
Applicants must be eligible for full Registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to:
Contribute to the Emergency service at Whiston Hospital participating in the initial assessment, treatment, referral and disposition of patients attending the Emergency Department.
Work a shift pattern including weekends. Tailored job plan to personal needs can be discussed at the interview.
Develop skills in managing the department to avoid unnecessary patient waits and maintain good clinical care to all patients.
To participate in clinical audit and activities.
To participate in continuing professional development. Study leave is actively encouraged and there is significant financial support for appropriate courses.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
- To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
- To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
- To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. The post holder must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trusts Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trusts corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. The post holder is required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions.
- To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and Caldicott principles
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
- To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
- To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
- To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. The post holder must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trusts Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trusts corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. The post holder is required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions.
- To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and Caldicott principles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and hold a current licence to practise
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Completion of ALS
Desirable
- Success in MRCEM or equivalent examination
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice (signed CREST form confirming successful attainment of Foundation competencies)
- Evidence of at least 48 months post graduate clinical experience
- At least 6 months experience of working in an Emergency Medicine at the level of CT1/2.
- Competent to work without direct clinical supervision, where appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement of CT1, CT2 & CT3 ACCS competences in Emergency Medicine; supported by evidence from workplace-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi-source Feedback, ARCP or equivalent
- Previous Middle Grade Experience in Emergency Medicine
- Knowledge, interest and commitment to clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of competence to manage medical emergencies through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation
- Able to organise and manage clinical priorities
Desirable
- Instructor states for one or more of life support courses
- Able to teach clinical skills on the shop floor and in lectures
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- IT literate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and hold a current licence to practise
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Completion of ALS
Desirable
- Success in MRCEM or equivalent examination
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice (signed CREST form confirming successful attainment of Foundation competencies)
- Evidence of at least 48 months post graduate clinical experience
- At least 6 months experience of working in an Emergency Medicine at the level of CT1/2.
- Competent to work without direct clinical supervision, where appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement of CT1, CT2 & CT3 ACCS competences in Emergency Medicine; supported by evidence from workplace-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi-source Feedback, ARCP or equivalent
- Previous Middle Grade Experience in Emergency Medicine
- Knowledge, interest and commitment to clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of competence to manage medical emergencies through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation
- Able to organise and manage clinical priorities
Desirable
- Instructor states for one or more of life support courses
- Able to teach clinical skills on the shop floor and in lectures
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- IT literate
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).
