Clinical Fellows, Emergency Department, DMH

CDDFT Charity; Darlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity for Clinical Fellows in Emergency Medicine at a leading NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington. The role focuses on developing skills in emergency treatment, participating in teaching, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Candidates will work in a supportive team environment, enhancing their professional development while providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Relevant NHS post-qualification experience or Emergency Medicine experience.
• Experience in acute medicine, orthopedics, critical care, or anesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing effective emergency treatment to patients.
• Participate in Teaching and Audit Programmes.
• Maintain duties according to GMC standards.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Teaching

Education

MBBS or equivalent

BSc/BMedSci in Emergency Medicine

Tools

Advanced practical procedures

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellows, Emergency Department, DMH

The closing date is 21 May 2025

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain further skills and knowledge of working within Emergency Medicine. It is suitable for those looking to develop their portfolio prior to applying for a training scheme post or those who wish to continue down a career grade pathway. MT02/MT03 depending upon previous experience.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include assisting in the provision of effective emergency treatment to patients attending in a timely manner, meeting the ED 4-hour target without compromising the quality of patient care, participating in the department's Teaching and Audit Programmes, ensuring departmental and hospital policies and protocols are respected and adhered to, and maintaining duties according to GMC standards and trust policies.

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 as 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 also 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 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.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th, 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Job responsibilities

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and enthusiastic team who believe in leading from the frontline and aim to provide outstanding care. The department is supported by an excellent consultant and middle grade tier, providing 24-hour cover. The ED is blessed with an excellent and supportive nursing team, and our friendly atmosphere is frequently commented upon by past junior doctors. These are new posts created to increase our junior tier numbers, strengthen the team, improve work-life balance for clinicians by enabling a maximum of 1:3 weekend working, and enhance our ability to deliver high-quality care to patients.

Applicants are expected to have undergone appropriate foundation training or equivalent. Preference will be given to those with previous experience in Emergency Medicine. Opportunities include developing skills in emergency medicine, point-of-care ultrasound, quality improvement, and teaching and training, including simulation, with 2 weeks of paid study leave and 3 hours per week of paid self-directed educational development time.

Person Specification

Experience

• Relevant NHS post-qualification experience (Foundation training/equivalent) OR relevant previous Emergency Medicine experience
• Experience in one or more related specialties (acute medicine, orthopedics, critical care, anesthetics)
• Relevant experience in adult or pediatric Emergency Medicine

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Experience in performing procedures relevant to emergency medicine
• Good documentation and written communication skills
• Continued professional development
• Competence in advanced practical procedures: chest drain insertion, arterial lines, etc.
• Leading quality improvement or audit projects
• Teaching ability and documented feedback on sessions delivered

Special Requirements

• Involvement in audit or quality improvement

Statutory Registration

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

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Current ALS provider status
• Attained F2 competencies or equivalent
• BSc/BMedSci or other relevant degrees/qualifications in Emergency Medicine
• ATLS/APLS (or equivalent) provider
• MRCEM/FRCEM intermediate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.