Speciality Doctor - Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust seeks a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine to provide clinical leadership within a bustling department. This role involves managing emergency cases, supervising junior staff, and engaging in educational activities. Ideal candidates will possess the required qualifications and experience, contributing to a forward-thinking healthcare environment in a vibrant coastal city.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Flexible working arrangements

Study leave for educational activities

Qualifications

• GMC Licence to Practice required.
• At least 3 years' experience post-Foundation Years.
• Certification in ALS, ATLS or ECC is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage emergency cases and provide clinical leadership.
• Supervise junior doctors and participate in teaching.
• Participate in audits and maintain clinical skills.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical audit participation

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Postgraduate qualifications in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Your base clinical work will be at Derriford ED. The department sees a full range of ED work, except for ophthalmic emergencies, which are mostly seen in the Royal Eye Infirmary. The department has close links with the Medical, Surgical and Children's admission units as well as the Intensive Care Unit.

There are a minimum of two middle tier doctors on the shopfloor throughout the 24-hour period.

You will be expected to work on the middle grade tier in the Department and provide the relevant expertise and experience necessary to ensure the efficient primary management of emergency cases. You will be required to work within a multi-disciplinary team and work alongside other team members to manage the department workload. You will also be expected to provide supervision to the junior members of the team. This means you will have at least 3 years' experience following completion of your Foundation Years (currently working at an ST3+ level), at least one year of which will be in Emergency Medicine.

You will be expected to undertake full clinical duties including the immediate care of critically ill patients attending the Emergency Department, as well as patients presenting with both major and minor illness and injuries. The care will include initial resuscitation where appropriate, diagnosis, management and the treatment, referral and discharge.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

The post-holder's clinical duties will sit within the middle tier (full shift) rota. The appointee will be required to play an active role in the supervision of junior doctors working within the department as well as seeing, assessing and treating patients. The duties will include teaching sessions and audit.

You will be expected to follow the various guidelines and protocols issued in the department. In the case of major trauma cases, cardiac arrests and critically ill patients attending the department, the post holder will be expected to act in a team leadership role, following appropriate life support guidelines. Post holders would be expected to hold up to date certification in ALS (European Resus council), ATLS (Royal College of Surgeons) or European Trauma Course (ETC) and to gain Advanced Paediatric Life Support (ALSG) if not already undertaken.

Teaching

The postholder will also participate in formal and situational teaching of junior clinicians and nursing staff within the department.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full Job description

Timetable

The contract is a standard 10 PA per week rota with a split of 8.5 direct clinical care (DCC), 1.5 sessions continued professional development (CPD). Specialty doctors will work on an annualised self-rostered rota. They will be expected to work across all shift types, this will include working 1 in 4 weekends. Other shift types are days, mids, lates and night shifts.

There are a minimum of two middle tier doctors on the shopfloor throughout the 24-hour period.

Study leave time will be available for relevant educational activities the entitlement is 10 days per annum.

Managerial and Leadership

The post holder will be clinically accountable to the consultant of the day - the Emergency Physician In Charge (EPIC).

Managerially: the post holder is accountable to the Service Line Director of ED

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Holds GMC Licence to Practice at time of application.
• ATLS (RCS) provider status or ETC
• ALS provider status (certified by ERC)

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in Emergency Medicine or other evidence of academic and professional achievement.
• APLS/EPALS provider
• APLS / ATLS / ETC/ ALS instructor
• Relevant clinical and teaching courses.
• MRCEM exams undertaken

Knowledge

Essential

• At least 2 years' experience following on from foundation training, of which at least 1 year in emergency medicine OR completed ACCS training equivalent. (ST3 and above equivalent). Up to date clinical knowledge.
• Everyday ED clinical procedural skills.
• Evidence of career progression.
• Willing to take part in clinical audit and research.
• Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
• A genuine interest in clinical education.

Desirable

• Previous experience as ED registrar.
• Evidence of completed audit projects
• Record of active participation in research.
• Presentations or publications
• Evidence of teaching experience.
• Postgraduate teaching qualifications.
• Evidence of experience in mentorship.

Aptitude

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a team
• Recognition of uncertainty and one's own limitations.
• Well-presented CV.

Desirable

• Information technology skills
• Leadership skills.
• Good time management.

Disposition

Essential

• Willingness to acquire management and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability in management and organisation.
• Desire to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine.

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