Specialty Doctor - Emergency Medicine

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 November 2024

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.

This is an exciting opportunity for Specialty Doctor role for medical staff who wish to maintain and enhance their emergency medicine skills and experience. You will be part of a vibrant and dedicated Emergency Department (ED) team, working on the shop floor.

You will be given the opportunity to develop an interest in trauma management and acute resuscitation.

There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to explore a specialist interest relating to Emergency Medicine in their SPA time. Further information is available.

There is a degree of flexibility with working hours; further information is available from the department.

UK ED experience desirable

Main duties of the job

To act as Team Leader in the resuscitation of seriously traumatised patients and those with critical illness.

To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department

To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD) utilising a minimum of 1 PAs a week for self-direct study.

The new appointees will be expected to join the middle grade body in leading by example, managing the sickest patients, engaging with the juniors to ensure safe and timely management and working with the nursing staff to ensure adequate patient flow. They will not be left as the most senior doctor in the ED.

For management purposes and use of resources the post holders will be accountable to the clinical lead and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

The appointee will be expected to provide cover when colleagues are on annual and study/professional leave.

Research activities which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available following successful application to the local research & development

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1096

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the above:

Administrative duties the post holder will have continuing responsibility at all times for the care of patients in his/her charge and for contributing in the smooth running of the service.

The post holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior staff to ensure standards of care are maintained on the shop floor including Acute Care Practitioners and Physician Associates.

The appointee will be expected to participate in the teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff as well.

In house teaching for middle grades is actively encouraged for personal professional development and there are various other teachings held in trust.

It is expected that the appointees will actively and regularly participate in Clinical Audit. Evaluation of the departments performance against agreed measures will take place.

The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.

The appointees will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trusts clinical governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.

Please see Job Description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the above:

Administrative duties the post holder will have continuing responsibility at all times for the care of patients in his/her charge and for contributing in the smooth running of the service.

The post holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior staff to ensure standards of care are maintained on the shop floor including Acute Care Practitioners and Physician Associates.

The appointee will be expected to participate in the teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff as well.

In house teaching for middle grades is actively encouraged for personal professional development and there are various other teachings held in trust.

It is expected that the appointees will actively and regularly participate in Clinical Audit. Evaluation of the departments performance against agreed measures will take place.

The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.

The appointees will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trusts clinical governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.

Please see Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Completed at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
  • Need to have at least 2 years full-time (or equivalent part time) of Emergency Medicine experience and competencies either as a doctor in training (or similar experience) in the NHS or overseas.
  • Evidence of annual appraisal

Desirable

  • Experience working in a UK Emergency Department

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly with colleagues to provide services
  • Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, motivating and influencing others.
  • Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
  • Experience of teaching students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Management or teaching qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Involvement in audit or quality improvement projects relevant to Emergency Medicine

Desirable

  • Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Must have x2 of:
  • ATLS/ETC, ALS, APLS/ EPALs
  • Plus, working towards completion of all x3 areas of life support courses.

Desirable

  • MRCEM
  • Instructor on life support courses
  • Additional courses relevant to EM eg level 1 US, HMIMMS, NLS

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Full Registration with the GMC
  • Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Completed at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
  • Need to have at least 2 years full-time (or equivalent part time) of Emergency Medicine experience and competencies either as a doctor in training (or similar experience) in the NHS or overseas.
  • Evidence of annual appraisal

Desirable

  • Experience working in a UK Emergency Department

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly with colleagues to provide services
  • Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, motivating and influencing others.
  • Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
  • Experience of teaching students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Management or teaching qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Involvement in audit or quality improvement projects relevant to Emergency Medicine

Desirable

  • Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Must have x2 of:
  • ATLS/ETC, ALS, APLS/ EPALs
  • Plus, working towards completion of all x3 areas of life support courses.

Desirable

  • MRCEM
  • Instructor on life support courses
  • Additional courses relevant to EM eg level 1 US, HMIMMS, NLS

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Full Registration with the GMC
  • Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Dr Kotterage DeSilva

kottaragedesilva@nhs.net

01325380100

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1096

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Supporting documents

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