Post CCT in Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a post CCT fellow to work in one of the country’s busiest EDs, serving Leicester and surrounding counties. You will be a senior decision-maker within the ED, providing support to the medical team and leading in clinical safety and efficient decision-making.

The role combines clinical duties (ST6 level) with opportunities to participate in patient safety investigations, education programmes, and departmental projects, including engagement in

Qualifications

• 3 years of higher Emergency Medicine training or equivalent.
• Demonstrable communication skills in English.
• Experience in department leadership and medical education.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior decision-maker in the Emergency Department (ST6 level), supporting the medical team.
• Lead clinical safety and ensure efficient decision-making in the department.
• Participate in patient safety investigations, complaints and case reviews.
• Contribute to formal education programmes within the department.
• Identify and lead a service improvement project benefiting department priorities.
• Attend departmental meetings with Consultants.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Clinical Leadership

Patient Safety

Education & CME

Education

CCT in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a post CCT fellow, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experts in in one of the busiest emergency departments in the UK.

The Leicester Royal Infirmary has the only Emergency Department serving the city of Leicester and the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland and is one of the busiest in the country, treating over 230,000 new patients, a quarter of whom are children. The ED incorporates:

• 12 Resuscitation bays
• 32 bay Majors area
• Injuries area with 10 cubicles
• Separate Paediatric ED with 12 rooms and 8 bays
• 16 bed Emergency Decisions unit
• Emergency Frailty Unit

Clinical (75%)

• Working in the Emergency Department as a senior decision maker ( ST6 level) providing support to the medical team.
• Ensure standards are met to ensure a safe department are met at all times
• Lead in areas to ensure clinical safety and efficient decision making
• Experience in running the department with support of nominated supervisor.
• Provide visible leadership on the shopfloor

Non Clinical ( 25%)

• Spend time completing Consultant of the day tasks
• Participate in patient safety investigations, complaints and requests for case reviews
• Support formal education programmes within the department
• Gain experience in department working groups alongside allocated Consultant
• Identify and lead a service improvement project that will benefit the department priority.
• Attend Departmental meetings alongside Consultant

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Desirable criteria

• CCT (or within 6 months of expected achievement including via CESR route) in Emergency Medicine Instructor in life support courses

Experience

Essential criteria

• 3 years of higher Emergency Medicine training or equivalent To be able to work at an appropriate level but with recourse to senior advice when necessary. Documented competencies in Emergency Medicine

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. Clarity of communication and organisation. To be empathic and sensitive

Motivation

Essential criteria

• Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills Evidence of professional team working

Research and Audit

Essential criteria

• Evidence of adequate CME if appropriate Understanding of Audit principles Evidence of personal experience of audit Up to date - Good Clinical Practice

Management

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues pertinent to Emergency Medicine Able to follow UHL policies and guidance

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.