Locally Employed Doctor ST3+ in Emergency Medicine

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ST3-equivalent doctor for the Emergency Department. The post includes an 80:20 split between clinical and non-clinical time with supervision from senior clinicians and opportunities for teaching, QI and research.

The successful candidate will hold UK GMC registration and have Emergency Medicine experience in the UK, with MRCEM qualification preferred.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration required.
• ALS qualification required.
• MRCEM is desirable.
• EPALS/APLS/ATLS/ETC desirable.
• 6 months UK Emergency Medicine experience or 12 months elsewhere plus MRCEM.
• Completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues across grades to supervise junior staff.
• Follow a plan of personal professional development with guidance from the Head of Department.
• Seek advice from Consultants and senior staff as needed.
• Assist with training and CPD of junior doctors.
• Participate in audit, research and teaching activities in the department.
• Engage in formal education supervision including annual progress reviews.
• Hold RCEM membership and maintain an RCEM e-portfolio.

Skills

Audit/CG

Enthusiasm

Organisation

Team player

Leadership

RCEM membership

Education

Full GMC Registration

ALS

MRCEM

EPALS/APLS/ATLS/ETC

Job description

This post represents an exciting job opportunity for a locally employed tier 3 doctor. This is ST3 equivalent. The holder of this post will be expected to work at a senior level in the Emergency Department, providing knowledge, clinical skills and experience with supervision from tier 4 and 5 clinicians. The post comes with key benefits including protected non-clinical time and a dedicated supervisor to provide support, learning opportunities and supervision. Tier 3 doctors are expected topossessallofthe competencies as laid out by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and have achieved adequate entrustment levels in all areas of the EM curriculum. This includes the ability to intervene effectively in an emergency, organise and control input from other specialties, and to provide definitive treatment within the scope and facilities of the Emergency Department. The job comes with many advantages including working in a brand new, purpose built Emergency Village. There will be an 80:20 split between clinical and non-clinical time. Non- clinical time can be used to pursue the specific interests of the post holder - there are many opportunities available to pursue quality improvement, research, ultrasound and teaching. We're looking for someone with up to date UK professional registration with the GMC, Emergency Medicine experience in the UK of least 6 months or 12 months overseas plus MRCEM qualification and up to date ALS.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Work with colleagues in the same grade toprovide support and supervision to junior clinical staff at all times.
• Seek advice whenever necessary from the department's Consultants and other senior staff.
• Support the delivery of safe and effective patient care by all clinical staffforall ofthe patients who attend this busy department.
• Follow a plan of personal professional development under the guidance of the department's Consultants and the Head of Department.
• Assistthe department's Consultants in the training and Continuous Professional Development of the ST1/2 and Foundation Doctors and in their continuous performance review.
• Participate in the audit,researchand teaching activities of the department.
• Acquire,maintainand develop the knowledge and skillsrequiredfor the successful conduct ofall ofthese responsibilities. The post holder will have a Consultant Mentor.
• Engage with a regular process of formal education supervision including a formative annual review of progress.
• Maintain registration for Continuing Professional Development with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine andmaintainan RCEMEportfolio.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a resident population of approximately 330,000 and the 12 million holidaymakers who visit the area every year. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and a smaller community/ rehabilitation hospital - Clifton Hospital. Outpatient services are also provided in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham Hospital. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of a wide range of community healthcare services, including District Nursing, Community Matrons and therapy services. The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work with colleagues of all grades andprovide support and supervision to junior clinical staff at all times
• To follow a plan of personal professional development under the guidance of the Head of Department
• To seek advice whennecessary from the Department's consultants and other senior staff
• To assist with the training and continuous professional development of the junior doctors
• Toparticipatein the audit,research and teaching activities of the department
• To engage with a regular process of formal education supervision including a formative annual review of progress
• Hold RCEM membership andmaintainan RCEM e-portfolio

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• ALS

Desirable

• MRCEM
• EPALS/APLS/ATLS/ETC

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• 6 months UK experience in Emergency Medicine or 12 months elsewhere plus MRCEM
• Completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent

Desirable

• NHS experience
• 2 years in ACCS specialities (Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care)

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Extract activity of Audit / CG
• Enthusiasm and Commitment to the Specialty
• Excellent organisation skills
• Team Player
• Good Initiative and leadership qualities
• Registered member of RCEM