Job summary For entry to the Speciality Doctor grade, applicants must have at least four years of post-registration training, of which at least two years must be in a speciality training programme in Emergency Medicine (for example, ACCS) or must be able to demonstrate comparable skills and competencies. The job title of the post is Speciality Doctor in Emergency Medicine. The post is paid on the Speciality Doctor scale. Applicants wishing to work part-time would be considered. Job Plans are worked around a twenty four person rota. The rota provides 10 PA in total with a split of 9 DCC and 1 SPA. The post holder will be encouraged to advance their career in Emergency Medicine and will be supported in obtaining postgraduate qualifications. The department also has experience of supporting doctors in CESR (previously Article 14) applications, and again this would be encouraged for suitable experienced doctors. Duties of the Post This is a CESR training post and as such the post holder will get a dedicated educational supervisor to take them through the CESR programme to ensure submission for successful CESR application. Secondments will be provided in the following specialties: Paediatrics, Acute Medicine, Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine. There will be an annual ARCP conducted in house to evaluate progress and set goals for the next twelve months. Main duties of the job The postholder will be expected to undertake full clinical duties including the running of clinics or assessing and managing acutely unwell patients, along with patients presenting with injuries both major and minor. The care may very occasionally include initial resuscitation where appropriate. The postholder will be expected to manage the caseload within urgent treatment and organise immediate management and plan for discharge or where required referral for follow up. The referral could be to GPs to an appropriate specialist team for continued hospital care or to other services. About us Established in 2003 ELHT is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements. The department itself has a large multi-disciplinary team encompassing Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Higher Emergency Medicine Trainees, Junior Clinical Fellows, Foundation doctors, General Practice Trainees, Advanced Care Practitioners, Physicians Associates, Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Physiotherapy practitioners. As well as the nursing team. The department also supports the education of medical students from UCLAN and Lancaster Universities. We are a teaching unit providing teaching for all grades of staff. You will be assigned an educational supervisor who will meet with you regularly to ensure your educational needs are met whilst you are with us and we encourage Junior Clinical Fellows to undertake the Life Support Courses whilst you are with us. To aid this you will have access to a study leave budget. There is simulation training which is run on the shop floor and that you will be encouraged to attend. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 435-MQ08-25 Job locations East Lancashire Hospitals Trust Haslingden Road BLACKBURN BB2 3HH Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary Specialty Doctor For entry to the Specialty Doctor grade, applicants must have at least four years of post-registration training, of which at least two years must be in a speciality training programme in Emergency Medicine (forexample, ACCS) or must be able to demonstrate comparable skills and competencies.The job title of the post is Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine. The post is paid on the Specialty Doctor scale. Applicants wishing to work part-time would be considered. Job Plans are worked around a twenty four person rota. The job is 10 PA (typically 1.5 SPA 8.5 DCC)The post holder will be encouraged to advance their career in Emergency Medicine and will be supported inobtaining postgraduate qualifications. The department also has experience of supporting doctors in CESR(previously Article 14) applications, and again this would be encouraged for suitable experienced doctors. Duties of the Post The postholder is expected to work on the middle grade tier rota in the department and provide the relevantexpertise and experience necessary to ensure the efficient primary management of emergency cases. Thepostholder will be required to work with the other team members in the management of the departmentworkload. The postholder will also be expected to provide supervision to the junior members of the team.The postholder will be expected to undertake full clinical duties including the immediate care of critically illpatients attending the Emergency Department and also patients presenting with injuries both major andminor. The care will include initial resuscitation where appropriate, diagnosis, management and thetreatment, referral and discharge under the guidance of the Consultants. The referral could be to GPs to anappropriate specialist team for continued hospital care or to other services. The postholder will be expected to follow the various guidelines and protocols issued in the department. Inthe case of major trauma cases, cardiac arrests and critically ill patients attending the department, thepostholder will be expected to act in a team leadership role, following appropriate life support guidelines. Postholders would be expected to gain and maintain certification in ALS, ATLS etc and APLS or recognisedequivalents to these courses.In light of the changing work practices, the work programme may need to be varied in the future. This willbe done only after consultation with the incumbent of the post. As duty hours require the incumbent beingpresent in the department, no on-call or residential accommodation is offered with this post.In exceptional circumstances, additional duties outside normal rostered hours may be required to ensurethe continuation of essential patient care. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the aboveduties, the postholder may be required to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.An educational mentor will be provided process to make sure that the professional and personaldevelopment of the postholder are maintained. The Consultants will act as educational mentor and willmeet with the postholder on a regular basis.There is the opportunity to undertake CESR training with the department and as such the post holder willget a dedicated mentor to take them through the CESR programme to ensure submission for successfulCESR application. The mentor will be an experienced CES assessor. Secondments will be provided in the8 following specialties: Paediatrics, Acute Medicine, Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine. There will bean annual ARCP conducted in house to evaluate progress and set goals for the next twelve months. Teaching, Audit & Research The postholder will be expected to participate in teaching and training of junior doctors, medical students,nurses and paramedical staff as directed by the Clinical Lead. The postholder will also be expected toparticipate in the educational programme and attend relevant postgraduate courses in accordance with thelocal and national CME requirements.The postholder will also be expected to participate in the departmental audit programme. Clinical researchwill be encouraged. Emergencies and Unforeseen Circumstances The postholder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseencircumstances, without additional remuneration at the request of the Clinical Lead or the on-call Consultant.It has been agreed between the professions and the Department that while the postholder accepts that theywill perform such duties, it is stressed that additional commitments arising under this heading areexceptional and the postholder should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged period oron a regular basis.It is the responsibility of the Clinical Lead to determine whether a particular situation can be described asan emergency. Study and Training Postgraduate study is encouraged. In-service training is available and clinical meetings are held in theDepartment. There is an excellent postgraduate medical centre at Royal Blackburn Hospital whichprovides excellent library facilities and an active teaching programme, including guest speakers, clinicalconferences and departmental tutorials. Study leave is awarded at the discretion of the Clinical Lead. The Department The Emergency Department is located at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital a newly built PFI hospitalwith fully integrated Paediatric and adult areas with Resus, PACS system, and fully supported by CCU andITU Assessments Units, X-ray, CT and MRI facilities. There is a hospital trauma team and cardiac arrest ismanaged in house.In additional to the main Emergency Department which takes primarily ambulance cases, there are 2Urgent Treatment Centres catering to minor injuries and illnesses assessing both walk-in and appointedpatients. One is situated in Burnley General Hospital and other co-located within the Emergency Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.The Emergency Department has an 8 bedded resuscitation area (with 1 bed designated for paediatricpatients) with 42 major cubicles. The two Urgent Treatment Centres have examination cubicles, staff base,separate adult and children waiting areas, reception and all facilities to see minor injury and illness. Thedepartment receives excellent support from the Intensive Care Unit, Medical Assessment Unit and SurgicalAssessment Unit, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery. Serious burns andneurosurgical patients are transferred to the regional centre at Preston or Manchester.The Departments have annual attendances of approximately 170,000 across the three sites.The Acute Medical Unit has been established both for medical patients referred from the EmergencyDepartment and Urgent Treatment Centre and for direct GP referrals. Patients who are referred by theirGP to other specialties are ordinarily directed straight to the appropriate ward or assessment area. Thereare ambulatory medical and surgical day emergency care units.There are currently 18 Consultants and two Specialists who work on the Consultant Rota in post in the unit.1. Mrs Georgina Robertson, Clinical Director2. Dr Neil Prater3. Dr Charles Thomson, Deputy Medical Director for Clinical Effectiveness4. Dr Shanthi Siva5. Dr Anna Kirby-Bailey6. Dr Fahad Shaik7. Dr Mohamed Sohail8. Dr Ali Gillani (Specialist)9. Dr Rajendran Garlapati10. Dr Rafeeq Sulaiman11. Dr Mehdi Teeli, Deputy Clinical Director12. Dr Ahmad Alabood13. Dr Helen Turner14. Dr Jawad Saleemi15. Dr Aamir Soohail16. Dr Sukhbir Bhullar17. Dr Badal Sarin (Specialist)18. Dr Maad Jasim19. Dr Claudia Spalding (Paediatric Consultant)Burnley UTC is lead by two Consultant General Practitioners, Dr Zulfikar Aslam and Dr Raju Uppalapati. Other Clinicians include 4 higher specialist trainees, 28 speciality doctors, 57 junior doctors made up of ACCS & GP trainees, junior clinical fellow and foundation year 1 and 2 doctors. We also have AdvancedCare Practitioners, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Associates and First ContactPhysiotherapists. We train staff of all grades and have medical students of various years from UCLAN andLancaster University in the department. Terms and Conditions of Service This post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors England 2021. The appointee will be required to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travel time by car from the RoyalBlackburn Hospital. The Trust will reimburse certain expenses relating to removal and relocation whenrequired, the expenses refunded shall reflect actual costs involved but will not exceed £8,000. If relocationis required this must be discussed as interview. A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for medical and dental staff in theNHS.Candidates are requested to note that any person recommended for appointment inconnection with this post will be referred to the D.B.S. for their clearance.Please note: In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is nowpassing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they aresuccessfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whetherto pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. By applying for this vacancyyou are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. For further information please contactMrs Georgina RobertsonClinical Director and Consultant in Emergency Medicine01254 733275Dr Mehdi TeeliDeputy Clinical Director and Consultant in Emergency Medicine01254 733275 Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary Specialty Doctor For entry to the Specialty Doctor grade, applicants must have at least four years of post-registration training, of which at least two years must be in a speciality training programme in Emergency Medicine (forexample, ACCS) or must be able to demonstrate comparable skills and competencies.The job title of the post is Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine. The post is paid on the Specialty Doctor scale. Applicants wishing to work part-time would be considered. Job Plans are worked around a twenty four person rota. The job is 10 PA (typically 1.5 SPA 8.5 DCC)The post holder will be encouraged to advance their career in Emergency Medicine and will be supported inobtaining postgraduate qualifications. The department also has experience of supporting doctors in CESR(previously Article 14) applications, and again this would be encouraged for suitable experienced doctors. Duties of the Post The postholder is expected to work on the middle grade tier rota in the department and provide the relevantexpertise and experience necessary to ensure the efficient primary management of emergency cases. Thepostholder will be required to work with the other team members in the management of the departmentworkload. The postholder will also be expected to provide supervision to the junior members of the team.The postholder will be expected to undertake full clinical duties including the immediate care of critically illpatients attending the Emergency Department and also patients presenting with injuries both major andminor. The care will include initial resuscitation where appropriate, diagnosis, management and thetreatment, referral and discharge under the guidance of the Consultants. The referral could be to GPs to anappropriate specialist team for continued hospital care or to other services. The postholder will be expected to follow the various guidelines and protocols issued in the department. Inthe case of major trauma cases, cardiac arrests and critically ill patients attending the department, thepostholder will be expected to act in a team leadership role, following appropriate life support guidelines. Postholders would be expected to gain and maintain certification in ALS, ATLS etc and APLS or recognisedequivalents to these courses.In light of the changing work practices, the work programme may need to be varied in the future. This willbe done only after consultation with the incumbent of the post. As duty hours require the incumbent beingpresent in the department, no on-call or residential accommodation is offered with this post.In exceptional circumstances, additional duties outside normal rostered hours may be required to ensurethe continuation of essential patient care. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the aboveduties, the postholder may be required to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.An educational mentor will be provided process to make sure that the professional and personaldevelopment of the postholder are maintained. The Consultants will act as educational mentor and willmeet with the postholder on a regular basis.There is the opportunity to undertake CESR training with the department and as such the post holder willget a dedicated mentor to take them through the CESR programme to ensure submission for successfulCESR application. The mentor will be an experienced CES assessor. Secondments will be provided in the8 following specialties: Paediatrics, Acute Medicine, Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine. There will bean annual ARCP conducted in house to evaluate progress and set goals for the next twelve months. Teaching, Audit & Research The postholder will be expected to participate in teaching and training of junior doctors, medical students,nurses and paramedical staff as directed by the Clinical Lead. The postholder will also be expected toparticipate in the educational programme and attend relevant postgraduate courses in accordance with thelocal and national CME requirements.The postholder will also be expected to participate in the departmental audit programme. Clinical researchwill be encouraged. Emergencies and Unforeseen Circumstances The postholder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseencircumstances, without additional remuneration at the request of the Clinical Lead or the on-call Consultant.It has been agreed between the professions and the Department that while the postholder accepts that theywill perform such duties, it is stressed that additional commitments arising under this heading areexceptional and the postholder should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged period oron a regular basis.It is the responsibility of the Clinical Lead to determine whether a particular situation can be described asan emergency. Study and Training Postgraduate study is encouraged. In-service training is available and clinical meetings are held in theDepartment. There is an excellent postgraduate medical centre at Royal Blackburn Hospital whichprovides excellent library facilities and an active teaching programme, including guest speakers, clinicalconferences and departmental tutorials. Study leave is awarded at the discretion of the Clinical Lead. The Department The Emergency Department is located at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital a newly built PFI hospitalwith fully integrated Paediatric and adult areas with Resus, PACS system, and fully supported by CCU andITU Assessments Units, X-ray, CT and MRI facilities. There is a hospital trauma team and cardiac arrest ismanaged in house.In additional to the main Emergency Department which takes primarily ambulance cases, there are 2Urgent Treatment Centres catering to minor injuries and illnesses assessing both walk-in and appointedpatients. One is situated in Burnley General Hospital and other co-located within the Emergency Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.The Emergency Department has an 8 bedded resuscitation area (with 1 bed designated for paediatricpatients) with 42 major cubicles. The two Urgent Treatment Centres have examination cubicles, staff base,separate adult and children waiting areas, reception and all facilities to see minor injury and illness. Thedepartment receives excellent support from the Intensive Care Unit, Medical Assessment Unit and SurgicalAssessment Unit, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery. Serious burns andneurosurgical patients are transferred to the regional centre at Preston or Manchester.The Departments have annual attendances of approximately 170,000 across the three sites.The Acute Medical Unit has been established both for medical patients referred from the EmergencyDepartment and Urgent Treatment Centre and for direct GP referrals. Patients who are referred by theirGP to other specialties are ordinarily directed straight to the appropriate ward or assessment area. Thereare ambulatory medical and surgical day emergency care units.There are currently 18 Consultants and two Specialists who work on the Consultant Rota in post in the unit.1. Mrs Georgina Robertson, Clinical Director2. Dr Neil Prater3. Dr Charles Thomson, Deputy Medical Director for Clinical Effectiveness4. Dr Shanthi Siva5. Dr Anna Kirby-Bailey6. Dr Fahad Shaik7. Dr Mohamed Sohail8. Dr Ali Gillani (Specialist)9. Dr Rajendran Garlapati10. Dr Rafeeq Sulaiman11. Dr Mehdi Teeli, Deputy Clinical Director12. Dr Ahmad Alabood13. Dr Helen Turner14. Dr Jawad Saleemi15. Dr Aamir Soohail16. Dr Sukhbir Bhullar17. Dr Badal Sarin (Specialist)18. Dr Maad Jasim19. Dr Claudia Spalding (Paediatric Consultant)Burnley UTC is lead by two Consultant General Practitioners, Dr Zulfikar Aslam and Dr Raju Uppalapati. Other Clinicians include 4 higher specialist trainees, 28 speciality doctors, 57 junior doctors made up of ACCS & GP trainees, junior clinical fellow and foundation year 1 and 2 doctors. We also have AdvancedCare Practitioners, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Associates and First ContactPhysiotherapists. We train staff of all grades and have medical students of various years from UCLAN andLancaster University in the department. Terms and Conditions of Service This post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors England 2021. The appointee will be required to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travel time by car from the RoyalBlackburn Hospital. The Trust will reimburse certain expenses relating to removal and relocation whenrequired, the expenses refunded shall reflect actual costs involved but will not exceed £8,000. If relocationis required this must be discussed as interview. A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for medical and dental staff in theNHS.Candidates are requested to note that any person recommended for appointment inconnection with this post will be referred to the D.B.S. for their clearance.Please note: In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is nowpassing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they aresuccessfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whetherto pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. By applying for this vacancyyou are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. For further information please contactMrs Georgina RobertsonClinical Director and Consultant in Emergency Medicine01254 733275Dr Mehdi TeeliDeputy Clinical Director and Consultant in Emergency Medicine01254 733275 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration and licence to practice with General Medical Council Desirable A higher qualification e.g. MD or MSC MRCEM Training Essential Minimum of four years experience post graduation Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in Emergency Medicine Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses Desirable Experience in other areas Experience and training in Acute Medicine, paediatrics, Anaesthetics, ICU Experience Essential Management of wide range of Emergency and Urgent care condition ALS, APLS and ATLS certificates Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Understanding of and experience performing audit Awareness of basic research methods Familiarity with evidence based practice. Desirable Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship Previous research projects/publications Continuing Professional Development Essential Clear commitment to lifelong learning Experience of evidence based medicine Ability to keep up to date in the speciality Desirable Membership of appropriate post graduate societies IT skills Mangement Essential Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management Desirable Attendance at appropriate management courses Previous participation in a management role Experience in appraisal and mentoring Personal Skills Essential Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines Experience of supervision of junior staff Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines Desirable Attendance at e.g. Death/Bereavement or Breaking News workshops and Counselling courses Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration and licence to practice with General Medical Council Desirable A higher qualification e.g. MD or MSC MRCEM Training Essential Minimum of four years experience post graduation Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in Emergency Medicine Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses Desirable Experience in other areas Experience and training in Acute Medicine, paediatrics, Anaesthetics, ICU Experience Essential Management of wide range of Emergency and Urgent care condition ALS, APLS and ATLS certificates Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Understanding of and experience performing audit Awareness of basic research methods Familiarity with evidence based practice. Desirable Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship Previous research projects/publications Continuing Professional Development Essential Clear commitment to lifelong learning Experience of evidence based medicine Ability to keep up to date in the speciality Desirable Membership of appropriate post graduate societies IT skills Mangement Essential Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management Desirable Attendance at appropriate management courses Previous participation in a management role Experience in appraisal and mentoring Personal Skills Essential Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines Experience of supervision of junior staff Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines Desirable Attendance at e.g. Death/Bereavement or Breaking News workshops and Counselling courses Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address East Lancashire Hospitals Trust Haslingden Road BLACKBURN BB2 3HH Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)