Senior Clinical Fellow - Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role involves independently delivering emergency medical care and managing patient treatment. Applicants must have GMC registration and at least one year of experience in Emergency Medicine. This full-time position includes a supportive team environment and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• You must hold full registration with the GMC.
• At least 1 year experience in Emergency Medicine is required.
• Experience working under pressure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency medical care independently.
• Manage patient treatment and referrals.
• Supervise junior medical staff.

Skills

Experience in Emergency Medicine

Ability to work under pressure

Teamworking across a full 24/7 rota

Independent working after induction

Education

GMC registration

At least 1 year experience post registration

Job description

The RLI Emergency Department is led by 12 active, approachable and supportive Emergency Medicine Consultants who have a range of skills and interests. The Department sees around 64,000 new patients per annum, is a trauma unit, has an onsite Minor Treatment unit and paediatric department where you will have a significant opportunity to develop your paediatric skills.

You will independently deliver emergency medical care from first assessment, selecting appropriate diagnostics based on your primary assessment and following through to treatment or referral to specialties, General Practice and other community-based services, in line with recognised RCEM and Trust guidance and policy. This is not a supernumerary post.

The appointment will be at the RLI, for 40-hours (full time) - 80:20 split direct clinical care: EDT. The ED provides an effective service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This means working to an agreed rota which covers nights, weekends and within national and local standards bank/ public holidays is required.

Holidays and other leave are agreed within the team as per the departmental holiday rules and must be applied for at least 6-weeks.

We strive to deliver great patient care by working together as a team and we are looking for equally passionate and enthusiastic doctors who are highly motivated, organised and keen to broaden their experience and exposure to emergency medicine. As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will be working independently, after a short induction, and alongside other senior Emergency Medicine speciality doctors in direct patient management and in supervising the work of the junior medical staff. You will be able to contribute ideas about improving the patient journey within the Emergency Department.

Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC and have a proven record of experience in Emergency Medicine. Applicants should have at least 1 year experience post registration. Team working across a full 24/7 rota is essential - and you will be working independently after a short induction. Senior clinical support is available on all shifts.

You will be experienced in working under pressure and at pace with no loss of effectiveness.

About Us

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

What We Offer

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

How to Apply

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

Pre-Onboarding

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle in to your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc.