Job summary
We invite applicants to apply for the role of Junior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine which is a full time permanent post in ED.
The Trust requires the successful candidate to have and maintain full registration with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council and to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of a doctor as set down by the General Medical Council.
The department is open 24 hours a day and the workload are not always predictable but is considered varied and interesting. On-floor Consultant supervision is present on an average for sixteen hours per day, seven days per week with Middle Grade supervision for the remaining hours.
The hours worked each week will vary. A twelve-week rota is in place which allows time off during the week. All leave entitlement must be taken by doctors during their stay. The leave cannot be paid at the end of the post or transferred to another post in the Trust.
If appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Successful applicants will have both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as part of their job plans.
We are moving towards a seven-day working pattern and welcome applications from people of all ages including people over 65.
Main duties of the job
Your duties include initial diagnosis, resuscitation and overall clinical management of all patients arriving at ED. Appropriate follow-up, admission, transfer or discharge to GP (General Practitioner) care is an important part of the work along with the liaison with colleagues in the community i.e. GPs, Health Visitors, and District Nurses, for the proper continuity of care. There is an ED-based integrated Front Door Team consisting of community and hospital therapists, nurses and social workers which provides a direct-referral admission-avoidance service at MK ED.
Second opinion for admission or further management along with on-the-spot teaching is available from the on-call firms from various specialties within the hospital. Most of the junior and middle grade on-call clinicians are based on site.
Clinical audit is well established in ED, and you will be expected to take an active role in the process and will be supported to present a project. The Clinical Audit department is happy to provide relevant support.
About us
Our staff are the happiest NHS staff; MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Junior Clinical Fellow, (JCF) in conjunction with the ED Consultants, Middle grade doctors and Nurses, would be expected to manage the wide variety of acute adult and paediatric emergencies presenting to the department. These are non-training posts, but the post holder would be expected to attend weekly junior doctor teaching in addition to the valuable training and experience that would be gained clinically.
These posts would be ideal for doctors who have completed their Foundation programme training. They would be expected to provide teaching/training for medical students and doctors on clinical attachments. The department is fast growing and is a research active department with ongoing CRASH3 trial and Upcoming RAMPP, I-PED trials, there is an opportunity to get involved with teaching simulation- including a bimonthly teaching for the SHOs and Middle grades including multi-disciplinary teaching with other specialties. Those of you who are interested in doing prehospital EM, will have an opportunity to get involved with prehospital shifts (ECRU) in liaison with Oxford prehospital team. Other educational opportunities may also be available to those JCTFs who are keen to avail themselves of additional development. You would also be encouraged and supported to do your life support courses.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Junior Clinical Fellow, (JCF) in conjunction with the ED Consultants, Middle grade doctors and Nurses, would be expected to manage the wide variety of acute adult and paediatric emergencies presenting to the department. These are non-training posts, but the post holder would be expected to attend weekly junior doctor teaching in addition to the valuable training and experience that would be gained clinically.
These posts would be ideal for doctors who have completed their Foundation programme training. They would be expected to provide teaching/training for medical students and doctors on clinical attachments. The department is fast growing and is a research active department with ongoing CRASH3 trial and Upcoming RAMPP, I-PED trials, there is an opportunity to get involved with teaching simulation- including a bimonthly teaching for the SHOs and Middle grades including multi-disciplinary teaching with other specialties. Those of you who are interested in doing prehospital EM, will have an opportunity to get involved with prehospital shifts (ECRU) in liaison with Oxford prehospital team. Other educational opportunities may also be available to those JCTFs who are keen to avail themselves of additional development. You would also be encouraged and supported to do your life support courses.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Advanced Life Support training (e.g. ALS/APLS/ATLS/NLS or equivalent)
Desirable
- ALS/ACLS
- EPLSAPLS
- ATLS/ETC
- MRCEM Primary Ultrasound training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of UK Foundation programme OR FY2 equivalent post in a relevant specialty in the UK for at least 6 months OR NHS Clinical attachment in Emergency Medicine
- Appropriate level of clinical judgement relevant to experience
- Aware of limitations and willing to seek help when needed
Desirable
- Emergency Medicine Experience
- Acute medicine, Anaesthetics, ITU or paediatric experience
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with team members, patients, and relatives
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and co-operate with all staff
- Enthusiasm, positive attitude & ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Committed to career development in Emergency Medicine
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of audit
Experience/Training
Essential
- Successful completion of FY2 competencies or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience in other acute specialties
- Knowledge or training in human factors and error avoidance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Advanced Life Support training (e.g. ALS/APLS/ATLS/NLS or equivalent)
Desirable
- ALS/ACLS
- EPLSAPLS
- ATLS/ETC
- MRCEM Primary Ultrasound training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of UK Foundation programme OR FY2 equivalent post in a relevant specialty in the UK for at least 6 months OR NHS Clinical attachment in Emergency Medicine
- Appropriate level of clinical judgement relevant to experience
- Aware of limitations and willing to seek help when needed
Desirable
- Emergency Medicine Experience
- Acute medicine, Anaesthetics, ITU or paediatric experience
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with team members, patients, and relatives
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and co-operate with all staff
- Enthusiasm, positive attitude & ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Committed to career development in Emergency Medicine
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of audit
Experience/Training
Essential
- Successful completion of FY2 competencies or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience in other acute specialties
- Knowledge or training in human factors and error avoidance
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).
