Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow- Accident & Emergency
Applications are invited for the above position based at Bedford Hospital, to work at a level equivalent to ST3+. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team delivering an excellent standard of emergency care in a recently redeveloped department.
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council.
The post is not recognised for training and therefore does not have educational and training approval from the Postgraduate Dean or Royal College. In all other respects the postholder will have identical terms and conditions of service to the departments other Clinical experience and research opportunities will be available for individuals wishing to progress in their career and both study leave and educational development time will be available to allow personal development.
Please include your referees email address as this is how they will be contacted.
THE TRUST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POST AS SOON AS SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY IF INTERESTED.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Emergency Medicine Doctor to work at the Bedford Hospital Site Emergency Department. You must be dedicated to providing high quality emergency care, maintaining clinical standards, and continually looking to drive positive change by developing the service.
This is an exciting challenge for an Emergency Medicine Doctor who is keen to be at the heart of delivering a modern emergency medicine service across resus, majors, ambulatory majors, minor injuries, and paediatrics
Your job will include a combination of direct clinical care, clinical education and personal development activities designed to support your career progression alongside delivery of the department's service objectives.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Emergency Department at the Bedford Hospital site has recently completed the first phase of major redevelopment work and has:
- increased the waiting area capacity for adult patients
- increased the number of treatment cubicles
- provided a co-located Paediatric ED
Further redevelopment works will take place in 2022 to install a co-located CT scanner and improve the staff change and rest facilities.
The department is supported by the Urgent Treatment Centre and Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC), which accommodates both ambulatory and non-ambulatory GP referrals as well as suitable patients streamed directly from the ED. The department is a Trauma Unit within the East of England Trauma Network and has a full paediatric service, which means the full breadth of Emergency Medicine is on offer.
Role of the Senior Clinical Fellow
The Senior Clinical Fellow will be required to assist in the day-to-day running of the Department as directed by the Consultants, and play an active role in shop floor management.
General Duties:
- All patients to be seen and assessed in accordance with departmental guidance.
- Offer oversight and advice to junior doctors as required, escalating to the ED Consultant on the shop floor as appropriate.
- Keeping meticulous patient records is essential. These must be dated and initialled, together with any other related administrative duties, including discharge letters, review of x-ray and pathology reports. All patients seen must be coded appropriately prior to discharge.
- Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances are at the request of the appropriate Consultant(s) in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are exceptional. In particular, the Senior Clinical Fellows will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
- To read and follow any protocols and clinical guidelines laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the department.
- In case of any difficulties, either clinical or administrative, to ensure timely advice is sought from a senior colleague/ ED Consultant.
- To accurately gather data required for clinical audit and to participate in audit meetings.
- To participate in Middle Grade Teaching which is for an hour a week.
NOTE: Specific duties may vary from time to time to ensure that specific, departmental competencies are achieved and personal interests are developed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Emergency Department at the Bedford Hospital site has recently completed the first phase of major redevelopment work and has:
- increased the waiting area capacity for adult patients
- increased the number of treatment cubicles
- provided a co-located Paediatric ED
Further redevelopment works will take place in 2022 to install a co-located CT scanner and improve the staff change and rest facilities.
The department is supported by the Urgent Treatment Centre and Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC), which accommodates both ambulatory and non-ambulatory GP referrals as well as suitable patients streamed directly from the ED. The department is a Trauma Unit within the East of England Trauma Network and has a full paediatric service, which means the full breadth of Emergency Medicine is on offer.
Role of the Senior Clinical Fellow
The Senior Clinical Fellow will be required to assist in the day-to-day running of the Department as directed by the Consultants, and play an active role in shop floor management.
General Duties:
- All patients to be seen and assessed in accordance with departmental guidance.
- Offer oversight and advice to junior doctors as required, escalating to the ED Consultant on the shop floor as appropriate.
- Keeping meticulous patient records is essential. These must be dated and initialled, together with any other related administrative duties, including discharge letters, review of x-ray and pathology reports. All patients seen must be coded appropriately prior to discharge.
- Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances are at the request of the appropriate Consultant(s) in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are exceptional. In particular, the Senior Clinical Fellows will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
- To read and follow any protocols and clinical guidelines laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the department.
- In case of any difficulties, either clinical or administrative, to ensure timely advice is sought from a senior colleague/ ED Consultant.
- To accurately gather data required for clinical audit and to participate in audit meetings.
- To participate in Middle Grade Teaching which is for an hour a week.
NOTE: Specific duties may vary from time to time to ensure that specific, departmental competencies are achieved and personal interests are developed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- Higher diploma
- APLS/PALS provider
- ATLS provider
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Emergency Medicine
- Ability to manage fractures/dislocations/soft tissue injuries
- Three years post registration
- Registrar or Speciality Doctor level of responsibility
Desirable
- UK or equivalent experience of hospital medicine
- Previous experience of at least 6 months at Registrar or equivalent grade
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Ability to organise and priorities work effectively and to be involved in the organisation of the department
- Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- Higher diploma
- APLS/PALS provider
- ATLS provider
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Emergency Medicine
- Ability to manage fractures/dislocations/soft tissue injuries
- Three years post registration
- Registrar or Speciality Doctor level of responsibility
Desirable
- UK or equivalent experience of hospital medicine
- Previous experience of at least 6 months at Registrar or equivalent grade
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Ability to organise and priorities work effectively and to be involved in the organisation of the department
- Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
Desirable
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).
