Job summary
Isle of Wight NHS Trust is looking for Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and well-motivated doctors for the Specialty Doctor position in the Accident & Emergency Department to commence as soon as possible. Applicants must have full registration with the GMC and previous experience of working as a Senior House Officer or higher in Accident & Emergency. The doctor must also have a broad experience in General Medicine and Surgery.
The department is staffed by 3 Consultants, 6 x Specialty Doctors (including this post), 3 x Associate Specialists, 6 x Specialists, 3 x ST1, 5 x FY2 and 2 x Trust SHO. There is dedicated shop floor Consultant Supervision 12 hours each day Monday to Friday and eight hours per day at weekends. The department currently sees around 48,000 patients a year increasing during the summer months.
Main duties of the job
Take part in the middle tier rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week.
Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met.
Be active participant in regular clinical audit, including some coordination of audit.
Comply with General Medical Council's 'Maintaining good medical practice'.
Undertake annual appraisal for revalidation purposes which will include confirmation of continuing professional development via RCEM validation / recording.
Substituting in an emergency for absent or ill colleagues and undertaking in exceptional circumstances irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties.
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
Candidates must be ATLS, ALS and APLS/PALS certified. FRCS, MRCP, MCEM, MRCS or MRCGP is desirable though not essential.
About us
The Isle of Wight Trust and Solent NHS Trust recognise that organisations are stronger when they work together. Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both organisations have established a strategic partnership underpinned by a Memorandum of Understanding. In the first year, the partnership focussed on development of a clinical strategy for MH&LD services in the IOW, and the focus is now on implementation of that strategy and delivering a comprehensive programme of transformation that touches all aspects of MH&LD services on the IOW.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS trust are working to develop and have formed a formal partnership.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS trust are working to develop and have formed a formal partnership. As part of this development, it is envisaged that rotational job opportunities will become available in the near future, further enhancing leadership and other areas of career development.
There are close links with both Portsmouth and Southampton Universities and successful applicants are encouraged to involve themselves with all aspects of undergraduate and post-graduate medical training. Honorary Senior Lectureships are available and encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA post and takes into consideration time for audit and administration. The successful candidate will be part of the team providing middle grade cover to the A&E Department, supervising Trust Grade Junior Doctors. He / she will be expected to play an active part in the teaching and audit presently carried out in the unit. Attendance of courses and further professional development is strongly encouraged. And there will be continuous support in completing work based assessments provided throughout the post. Keeping resuscitation skills and courses up to date will be supported in house, these include- ALS, ATLS
St Marys Hospital Emergency Department is a busy and exciting environment. The nursing and support staff are highly trained, friendly and a great support to all those entering into this dynamic team.
Provide high quality emergency care, being competent in the normal range of emergency medical conditions and injuries. Direct clinical care will consist of scheduled shifts for the routine assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Emergency Department. Consultant presence is daily from 08:00 20:00 with off-site support out of hours. When a consultant is not present the oversight of the department (EPIC role) will be taken on by a member of the middle grade team as the most senior member of medical team on site.
The post holder will be expected to supervise and provide clinical advice to the medical and nursing staff on duty within the Emergency Department and support the clinicians within the UTC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA post and takes into consideration time for audit and administration. The successful candidate will be part of the team providing middle grade cover to the A&E Department, supervising Trust Grade Junior Doctors. He / she will be expected to play an active part in the teaching and audit presently carried out in the unit. Attendance of courses and further professional development is strongly encouraged. And there will be continuous support in completing work based assessments provided throughout the post. Keeping resuscitation skills and courses up to date will be supported in house, these include- ALS, ATLS
St Marys Hospital Emergency Department is a busy and exciting environment. The nursing and support staff are highly trained, friendly and a great support to all those entering into this dynamic team.
Provide high quality emergency care, being competent in the normal range of emergency medical conditions and injuries. Direct clinical care will consist of scheduled shifts for the routine assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Emergency Department. Consultant presence is daily from 08:00 20:00 with off-site support out of hours. When a consultant is not present the oversight of the department (EPIC role) will be taken on by a member of the middle grade team as the most senior member of medical team on site.
The post holder will be expected to supervise and provide clinical advice to the medical and nursing staff on duty within the Emergency Department and support the clinicians within the UTC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registration and license to practise
Desirable
- Membership with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Experience and Skills
Essential
- ATLS, ALS and APLS
- Competent in practical procedures necessary to the ED shop floor day to day and overnight
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in emergency medicine
- Knowledge of current trends in speciality
- IT skills
Desirable
- Emergency ultrasound
- Experience in leading trauma and emergency physician in charge
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, post graduates and junior medical staff
Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to speciality
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to the development of a high-quality, cost-effective service
Management
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues
- Ability to develop services
Personal Skills
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registration and license to practise
Desirable
- Membership with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Experience and Skills
Essential
- ATLS, ALS and APLS
- Competent in practical procedures necessary to the ED shop floor day to day and overnight
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in emergency medicine
- Knowledge of current trends in speciality
- IT skills
Desirable
- Emergency ultrasound
- Experience in leading trauma and emergency physician in charge
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, post graduates and junior medical staff
Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to speciality
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to the development of a high-quality, cost-effective service
Management
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues
- Ability to develop services
Personal Skills
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development
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
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).
