Trust Junior Doctor in Emergency Department

NHS; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated Junior Doctor to join the Emergency Department at Northwick Park/Ealing Hospital. The role includes direct patient management, participation in clinical decision-making, and involvement in teaching programs. The position offers a supportive environment with ample training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Direct responsibility for patient management in the Emergency Department.
• Participate in care in the Clinical Decision Unit.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Work alongside clinical, nursing, and admin staff for safe patient care.

Skills

Clinical Care

Patient Management

Education

MBBS, MD or equivalent

ALS (ACLS) or equivalent

APLS, ATLS

Job description

Go back London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Trust Junior Doctor in Emergency Department

The closing date is 16 May 2025

Trust Junior Doctor in Emergency Department (FY2)- Northwick Park/ Ealing Hospital

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Doctor Doctor to join the Emergency Department at Northwick Park/Ealing Hospital. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the care of patients in the Emergency Department(ED). He/she will have direct responsibility for the management of patients. A consultant is present on the shop floor between 8am to Midnight, 7 days a week at EH and 0800-0000 from Tuesday - Thursday and 24hrs cover from Friday- Monday at NWP hospital. Outside these hours one of the middle grade doctors is designated to undertake the 'lead role' and works in close liaison with the nurse co-ordinator to ensure the department runs efficiently.

A 'Rapid Assessment Traigefacilitates more efficient processing of patients who are deemed not likely to require admission.

In addition to main shop-floor duties the successful candidate will also participate in the care of patients in theClinical Decision Unit, working alongside the ED Consultant for the work up of low risk patients presenting with acute chest pain.

The wide range of clinical interfaces provides a stimulating and rewarding experience for the clinician with ample opportunity for training.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the care of patients in the Emergency Department(ED).

He/she will have direct responsibility for the management of patients. A consultant is present on the shop floor between 8am to Midnight, 7 days a week at EH and 0800-0000 from Tuesday - Thursday and 24hrs cover from Friday- Monday at NWP hospital.

Outside these hours one of the middle grade doctors is designated to undertake the 'lead role' and works in close liaison with the nurse co-ordinator to ensure the department runs efficiently.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job responsibilities

Clinical -

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the care of patients in the Emergency Department (ED). He/she will have direct responsibility for the management of patients. A consultant is present on the shop floor between 8am to Midnight, 7 days a week at EH and 0800-0000 from Tuesday - Thursday and 24hrs cover from Friday- Monday at NWP hospital. Outside these hours one of the middle grade doctors is designated to undertake the lead role and works in close liaison with the nurse co-ordinator to ensure the department runs efficiently. In addition to main shop-floor duties the successful candidate will also participate in the care of patients in the Clinical Decision Unit, incorporating Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The wide range of clinical interfaces provides a stimulating and rewarding experience for the clinician with ample opportunity for training. Working alongside a team of clinical, nursing, admin staff providing safe patient care to the public.

Timetable

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical -

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the care of patients in the Emergency Department (ED). He/she will have direct responsibility for the management of patients. A consultant is present on the shop floor between 8am to Midnight, 7 days a week at EH and 0800-0000 from Tuesday - Thursday and 24hrs cover from Friday- Monday at NWP hospital. Outside these hours one of the middle grade doctors is designated to undertake the lead role and works in close liaison with the nurse co-ordinator to ensure the department runs efficiently. In addition to main shop-floor duties the successful candidate will also participate in the care of patients in the Clinical Decision Unit, incorporating Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The wide range of clinical interfaces provides a stimulating and rewarding experience for the clinician with ample opportunity for training. Working alongside a team of clinical, nursing, admin staff providing safe patient care to the public.

Timetable

The contracted hours are for up to 48 hours of work per week. The appointee will be expected to work on a rostered basis covering the full 24-hour period. Current Rotas are available in the Contract Offer document, along with the terms of Annual Leave and Study Leave.

Teaching:

We provide a comprehensive teaching programme that's delivered cross-site for all ED doctors working at Northwick Park and Ealing Hospitals. The programme is mapped to the RCEM curriculum and consists of both adult and paediatric emergency medicine topics. We are proud to record and host our sessions on our own departmental teaching platform and learning management system. Our sessions include:

• Tuesdays: Consultant and speciality delivered emergency medicine teaching
• 1stWednesday of the month: Paediatric emergency medicine teaching
• 2ndWednesday of the month:Clinical case reports
• 3rdWednesday of the month:Journal club
• 4thWednesday of the month:Registrar-delivered teaching
• Last Friday of the month: Radiology case reports

In addition we provide regular small group high-fidelity multidisciplinary simulation training as well as support with writing and publishing case reports.

Audit and QIP

JTGs are expected to participate in ongoing Audit and Quality Improvement Projects within the department. There is an extensive programme of national, regional and local Audit and QIP ongoing within the EDs

This advert could close early due to an influx of applicants

Person Specification

Qualification

• MBBS, MD or equivalent
• ALS (ACLS) or equivalent
• APLS, ATLS

Registration

• On GMC registered Medical Practitioner GMC specialist registratio or within 6 months of CCT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Cross site: Northwick Park &Ealing Hospital

£39,222 to £44,041 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-MS-1772-NP

Job locations

Cross site: Northwick Park &Ealing Hospital