East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

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Job summary

This role is as a Junior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine in one of the busiest and most varied Emergency Departments in the UK. As such you will work in both the Emergency Department which comprises adult and Paediatric areas and the Urgent Care Centre. As such you will have the opportunity to assess unwell and injured adult and paediatric patients, come up with an initial management plan and arrange onward disposal of the patient. The department has Consultant cover up until the early hours of the morning and Middle Grade cover 24 hours per day, so you are well supported. It is the ideal job for someone who wishes to just have a taster of Emergency Medicine prior to doing something else, or those committed to a career in the specialty. It is also a post suitable for those medical staff who haven't worked in the UK or NHS before as it is so well supported.

Main duties of the job

The main duty of the role is the initial assessment of adult and paediatric patients and the implementation of a management plan. There is an expectation that most cases that you assess will be discussed with a Consultant or Middle Grade doctor to confirm your plan. You will work in the Emergency Department assessing the patients in the resuscitation and majors areas of the department, the Paediatric area and the Urgent Treatment Centre where patients with minor injuries and illnesses are assessed so you gain experience in assessing a wide variety of undifferentiated patients. There is also the opportunity to learn new clinical skills such as fascia-iliaca block, suturing, local anaesthetic administration, fracture and dislocation manipulation. There is weekly departmental teaching and you get dedicated self-directed learning time for 8 hours every other week to aid your career development by doing things such as supervised quality improvement projects.

About us

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The department itself has a large MDT encompassing Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Higher Emergency Medicine Trainees, Junior Clinical Fellows, Foundation doctors, General Practice Trainees, Advanced Care Practitioners, Physicians Associates, Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Physiotherapy practitioners. As well as the nursing team. The department also supports the education of medical students from UCLAN and Lancaster Universities. We are a teaching unit providing teaching for all grades of staff.

You will be assigned an educational supervisor who will meet with you regularly to ensure your educational needs are met whilst you are with us and we encourage Junior Clinical Fellows to undertake the Life Support Courses whilst you are with us. To aid this you will have access to a study leave budget. There is simulation training which is run on the shop floor and that you will be encouraged to attend.

Details

Date posted

17 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£40,257 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-MQ65-23

Job locations

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

During your clinical time you will;

  • The main responsibility will be to provide appropriate care for the various patients who attend the Department. This will vary from providing;
    • Immediate resuscitation for seriously injured and seriously ill patients
    • Assessment and immediate care for other emergency patients
    • Referring patients to the appropriate specialty for admission or referral to out-patient clinics, such as Fracture Clinics, or referral back to the General Practitioner.
  • The Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care will work on a shift system which varies according to a 21 week cycle. The contracted hours of duty shall be the standard working week of 40 hours and in addition he/she will be available for an additional 3 full shift hours (which includes 4 hours protected teaching). They will be paid a salary of Band 1A (50%).

Management

  • Liaising with GPs regarding their patients who attend the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centres.
  • Clinical Fellows appointed to the Department of Emergency Medicine should familiarise themselves with the Major Incident Plan and will be required to participate in any practice exercises.

Learning & Development

  • Teaching experience is easily available even when working clinically. We host final year medical students from UCLan and Lancaster University, as well as nursing, paramedic, trainee ACPs and a variety of allied health professional students.
  • The Department of Emergency Medicine provides 4 hours weekly for protected teaching. All Clinical Fellows are expected to undertake 4 hours of self-directed learning during this time. There are on line modules relevant to Emergency Medicine and joint teaching with the Acute Medical Department takes place once a week. Each Clinical Fellow will get a Consultant as an Educational Supervisor who will help them complete appropriate Work Based Placed Assessments.
  • There is weekly ED junior doctor teaching with a varied timetable
  • Every week for 5 half days there is a Clinical Educator Consultant working on the shop floor who will supervise staff and complete Work Based Place Assessments.
  • There is an active Postgraduate Medical Centre and various postgraduate meetings and events take place regularly, details of which can be obtained from the Postgraduate Administrator.

Professional Development, Supervision & Support

  • You will be provided with an enthusiastic named educational supervisor
  • You will participate in the agreed personal development and appraisal plan

We encourage all Junior Clinical Fellows to purchase an e-portfolio so Work Based Place Assessments can be collected over the 12 month period in line with RCEM training

Job description

Job responsibilities

During your clinical time you will;

  • The main responsibility will be to provide appropriate care for the various patients who attend the Department. This will vary from providing;
    • Immediate resuscitation for seriously injured and seriously ill patients
    • Assessment and immediate care for other emergency patients
    • Referring patients to the appropriate specialty for admission or referral to out-patient clinics, such as Fracture Clinics, or referral back to the General Practitioner.
  • The Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care will work on a shift system which varies according to a 21 week cycle. The contracted hours of duty shall be the standard working week of 40 hours and in addition he/she will be available for an additional 3 full shift hours (which includes 4 hours protected teaching). They will be paid a salary of Band 1A (50%).

Management

  • Liaising with GPs regarding their patients who attend the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centres.
  • Clinical Fellows appointed to the Department of Emergency Medicine should familiarise themselves with the Major Incident Plan and will be required to participate in any practice exercises.

Learning & Development

  • Teaching experience is easily available even when working clinically. We host final year medical students from UCLan and Lancaster University, as well as nursing, paramedic, trainee ACPs and a variety of allied health professional students.
  • The Department of Emergency Medicine provides 4 hours weekly for protected teaching. All Clinical Fellows are expected to undertake 4 hours of self-directed learning during this time. There are on line modules relevant to Emergency Medicine and joint teaching with the Acute Medical Department takes place once a week. Each Clinical Fellow will get a Consultant as an Educational Supervisor who will help them complete appropriate Work Based Placed Assessments.
  • There is weekly ED junior doctor teaching with a varied timetable
  • Every week for 5 half days there is a Clinical Educator Consultant working on the shop floor who will supervise staff and complete Work Based Place Assessments.
  • There is an active Postgraduate Medical Centre and various postgraduate meetings and events take place regularly, details of which can be obtained from the Postgraduate Administrator.

Professional Development, Supervision & Support

  • You will be provided with an enthusiastic named educational supervisor
  • You will participate in the agreed personal development and appraisal plan

We encourage all Junior Clinical Fellows to purchase an e-portfolio so Work Based Place Assessments can be collected over the 12 month period in line with RCEM training

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical training and evidence of competence in relevant procedures
  • Good communication skills with ability to motivate colleagues - medical and non-medical
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Demonstrates professionalism in attitude and application

Desirable

  • Involvement in management and administration
  • Evidence of ability to lead and motivate a team

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with GMC and Licence to Practise
  • Successful completion of Foundation Training (as a minimum)

Desirable

  • Evidence of publications in medical education journals
  • Evidence of publications in peer reviewed medical journals

Training

Desirable

  • Teaching, Learning and Assessment training
  • ATLS, ALS or APLS
  • PG cert in medical education or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Proven ability to utilise Information Technology as administrative tool
  • Experience of working with staff from different professional backgrounds

Desirable

  • Experience in Emergency Medicine

Requirements

Essential

  • Flexibility in working hours to meet the requirements of the post
  • A genuine interest in teaching medical students
  • Health must permit carrying out the duties of the post

Desirable

  • Access to private transport
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical training and evidence of competence in relevant procedures
  • Good communication skills with ability to motivate colleagues - medical and non-medical
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Demonstrates professionalism in attitude and application

Desirable

  • Involvement in management and administration
  • Evidence of ability to lead and motivate a team

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with GMC and Licence to Practise
  • Successful completion of Foundation Training (as a minimum)

Desirable

  • Evidence of publications in medical education journals
  • Evidence of publications in peer reviewed medical journals

Training

Desirable

  • Teaching, Learning and Assessment training
  • ATLS, ALS or APLS
  • PG cert in medical education or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Proven ability to utilise Information Technology as administrative tool
  • Experience of working with staff from different professional backgrounds

Desirable

  • Experience in Emergency Medicine

Requirements

Essential

  • Flexibility in working hours to meet the requirements of the post
  • A genuine interest in teaching medical students
  • Health must permit carrying out the duties of the post

Desirable

  • Access to private transport

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Georgina Robertson

georgina.robertson@elht.nhs.uk

0125473200

Details

Date posted

17 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£40,257 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-MQ65-23

Job locations

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


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