Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We have clearly set out in our job description and person specification the essential criteria for the roles (please see below). You will be expected to meet the essential criteria in order to move to the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process.
For a Junior post
* We expect you to have at least three years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to experience in an Emergency Department (ED).
* You will have worked as a doctor in an NHS setting, you will need at least six months experience in ED in the NHS. (Please note that a clinical attachment/observership will not be accepted)
For a Senior post
* At least five years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to experience in an ED
* Advanced Life Support qualification
* MRCEM exam
* You will have worked as a doctor in an NHS setting, you will need at least six months experience in ED in the NHS. (Please note that a clinical attachment/observership will not be accepted)
These are service posts so do not have educational approval, but you will be provided with excellent training and educational opportunities, tailored to meet your individual needs.
We expect that you will keep yourself up to date with current knowledge and practice, attend clinical meetings within the department and to participate in audit and in service training of other professionals.
Clinical Fellows in the Emergency Department can expect to:
* Build on previous experience and develop increased expertise in the identification, assessment and management of sick patients
* Gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions, with appropriated decision making around need for admission and discharge +/- primary care/specialty follow up
* Gain experience and familiarity in managing poly-trauma patients and the concept of 'silver trauma'
* Have opportunities to acquire additional skills such as fascia iliaca block, chest drain etc
* To enhance your communication skills with patients, relatives, and colleagues
* To keep up to date with mandatory training required for your role
* To participate in the annual appraisal process
We have successfully supported many doctors who have come to work with us to gain places on training programmes, just let us know if this is your aim and we'll do everything we can to help you get there. Alternatively, if you would like a longer term trust post or to take the CESR training pathway with NUH, we are really happy to have these discussions with you too.
Person specification
Training and Qualification
Essential criteria
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* GMC registration with licence to practice
* ALS provider
Desirable criteria
* Part (or all) MRCEM
* ALS instructor
Experience
Essential criteria
* Completion of Foundation training (or equivalent training)
* At least 3 years post MBBS
* 6 months in NHS ED
Desirable criteria
* TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SENIOR POST: At least 5 years post MBBS
* TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SENIOR POST: 2 years in NHS ED
* Experience in large acute hospital (more than 1000 beds)
* Clinical attachment of more than 2 weeks in large acute hospital
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
* Good standard of written English
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
* Evidence of active involvement in design and running of relevant clinical audit
Desirable criteria
* Presentation of case reports, audit or research results
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
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