Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Carlisle is seeking an ST2/3 level doctor specializing in Emergency Medicine. The role offers the chance to enhance clinical skills and engage in the MRCEM process. Candidates will work in a busy department with 24/7 operations, alongside professional development time. A flexible working scheme and competitive NHS pension are part of the benefits package. This position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a full career in Emergency Medicine.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working scheme

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Free counselling and information service

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in an NHS Emergency Medicine role following foundation training.
• Successful completion of a UK-based Foundation Programme or equivalent.
• Successful completion of ST1/2 UK based Programme or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Fully involved in all aspects of the work under supervision.
• Attend initial assessment and treatment of patients.
• Participate in Education, Clinical Audit, and Clinical Governance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to take independent responsibility

Empathetic and sensitive approach

Management and organisational skills

Team loyalty

Education

Valid Registration with the General Medical Council

Provider status at ALS

Job description

Three Posts Available

One based at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle & Two based at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven.

Cross‑Site working across both sites

We are excited to present this unique opportunity for a ST2/3 level doctor with moderate experience in NHS Emergency Medicine. This is a chance to continue to develop your clinical skills in Emergency Medicine and widen your portfolio for a future career in ED. This post will allow the successful appointee the ability to enhance their CV, and would be particularly suitable for someone who wishes to have some hours allocated to starting the MRCEM process and to complete relevant life‑support courses.

The successful candidates will work within the Tier‑3 workforce on a 24hr rota across 7 days a week. Candidates will be allocated 15% of their hours to their development and work towards the MRCEM process or any relevant courses.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be fully involved in all aspects of the work of the department under the supervision of the consultants and will attend to the initial assessment and treatment of the patients attending the department across the spectrum of Emergency Medicine. The post holder will participate in the Education and Training, Clinical Audit, Clinical Risk Management and the Clinical Governance activities of the Department and Trust ensuring full and proper records are completed for this purpose.

We have proximity to the mountains of the Lake District and major trunk motorways ensuring a regular influx of trauma patients. The unit is a trauma + unit in the Northern Trauma Network. We have admitting routes for major trauma patients with chest and head injuries who do not require MTC level care. The department accepts patients from various helicopter emergency medical schemes and has its own landing pad!

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts*
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle‑to‑work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems

*Subject to eligibility

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout North Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of "safe, high quality care every time".

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Important Information

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Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Valid Registration with the General Medical Council.
• Provider status at ALS.

Desirable

• Provider status in ATLS or APLS.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in an NHS Emergency Medicine role following foundation training.
• Successful completion for of a UK based Foundation Programme or equivalent.
• Successful completion of ST1/2 UK based Programme or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Evidence of commitment/insight to the area of special interest.

Desirable

• A commitment to, and experience of teaching.

Management & Administrative

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently.

Desirable

• Experience of audit management.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
• Teaching of non‑medical health professionals.
• Educational Qualification.

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
• Experience of research and Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
• Publications in refereed journals.

Communication skills and abilities

Essential

• Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
• Approachable and effective multi‑disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team loyalty.
• Positive approach to lessons learned.
• Confident approach without being arrogant.

Desirable

• IT skills.
• Presentation skills.

Continued Professional/ Personal Development

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
• Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
• Participation in appropriate peer review processes.

Desirable

• Continued Professional / Personal Development.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Participation in on‑call and emergency cover.
• Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.