County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor role for medical staff who wish to maintain and enhance their emergency medicine skills and experience. You will be part of a vibrant and dedicated Emergency Department (ED) team, working on the shop floor.
You will be given the opportunity to develop an interest in trauma management and acute resuscitation.
There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to explore a specialist interest relating to Emergency Medicine in their SPA time. Further information is available.
There is a degree of flexibility with working hours; further information is available from the department.
Main duties of the job
1. To act as Team Leader in the resuscitation of seriously traumatised patients and those with critical illness.
2. To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department.
3. To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD) utilising a minimum of 1 PAs a week for self-directed study.
4. The new appointees will be expected to join the middle grade body in leading by example, managing the sickest patients, engaging with the juniors to ensure safe and timely management and working with the nursing staff to ensure adequate patient flow. They will not be left as the most senior doctor in the ED.
5. For management purposes and use of resources, the post holders will be accountable to the clinical lead and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.
6. The appointee will be expected to provide cover when colleagues are on annual and study/professional leave.
7. Research activities which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available following successful application to the local research & development.
About us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community-based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Administrative duties: the post holder will have continuing responsibility at all times for the care of patients in his/her charge and for contributing to the smooth running of the service.
2. The post holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior staff to ensure standards of care are maintained on the shop floor including Acute Care Practitioners and Physician Associates.
3. The appointee will be expected to participate in the teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff as well.
4. In-house teaching for middle grades is actively encouraged for personal professional development and there are various other teachings held in trust.
5. It is expected that the appointees will actively and regularly participate in Clinical Audit. Evaluation of the department's performance against agreed measures will take place.
6. The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.
7. The appointees will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's clinical governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Completed at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis).
* Need to have at least 2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) of Emergency Medicine experience and competencies either as a doctor in training (or similar experience) in the NHS or overseas.
* Evidence of annual appraisal.
Desirable
* Experience working in a UK Emergency Department.
Special Requirements
Essential
* Able to work flexibly with colleagues to provide services.
* Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, motivating and influencing others.
* Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
* Experience of teaching students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
* Management or teaching qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Involvement in audit or quality improvement projects relevant to Emergency Medicine.
Desirable
* Evidence of research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent.
* Must have x2 of:
* ATLS/ETC, ALS, APLS/EPALs.
* Plus, working towards completion of all x3 areas of life support courses.
Desirable
* MRCEM.
* Instructor on life support courses.
* Additional courses relevant to EM e.g., level 1 US, HMIMMS, NLS.
Statutory Registration
Essential
* Full Registration with the GMC.
* Leave to work in UK. Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
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