Job summary 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 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 and there will be a minimum of 1 SPA. Further information is available. Consideration will be given to assisting with the achievement of CESR qualification and this will attract an additional 0.5 SPA. There is a degree of flexibility with working hours; further information is available from the department. UK ED experience desirable Main duties of the job Specific clinical areas include To act as Team Leader in the resuscitation of seriously traumatised patients and those with critical illness. Assist in the smooth integration of the Emergency Department and Urgent Care services. To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD) utilising a minimum of 1 PAs a week for self-direct study. 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 be the most senior doctor in the ED at certain times of the day- currently midnight to 0800. Therefore a minimum of 4 years experience in Emergency Medicine is essential. 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. About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks 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. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialist Salary £68,478 to £111,594 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number C9439-24-1100 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to full job description attached. The post will enhance the amount of clinical input at a middle grade level to the Emergency Department and the care of patients with acute problems. The successful candidates will augment our clinician capacity, skill mix, share development, management, and administration responsibilities and facilitate teaching for all grades. The Trust would welcome any appointee able to enhance the overall development of emergency care across the Trust in partnership with other departments and/or specialties. This is a tier 4 appointment and therefore the post holder would be the most senior doctor in the department at certain times currently from midnight to 8am. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to full job description attached. The post will enhance the amount of clinical input at a middle grade level to the Emergency Department and the care of patients with acute problems. The successful candidates will augment our clinician capacity, skill mix, share development, management, and administration responsibilities and facilitate teaching for all grades. The Trust would welcome any appointee able to enhance the overall development of emergency care across the Trust in partnership with other departments and/or specialties. This is a tier 4 appointment and therefore the post holder would be the most senior doctor in the department at certain times currently from midnight to 8am. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Must have x2 of: ATLS/ETC, ALS, APLS/ EPALs Desirable MRCEM Instructor on life support courses Additional courses relevant to EM eg level 1 US, HMIMMS, NLS Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Competences or equivalent with Skills equivalent to EM Higher specialist trainee. Completed audit or Quality Improvement Projects relevant to Emergency Medicine Desirable Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals Experience Essential Need minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in Emergency Medicine or attained CT3 ACCS competencies with further experience as middle grade in EM. Experience working in a UK Emergency Department. Already working towards CESR. Level I ultrasound sign off. Desirable Experience working in a UK Emergency Department. Already working towards CESR. Level I ultrasound sign off. 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 Statutory Registration Essential Full Registration with the GMC Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Must have x2 of: ATLS/ETC, ALS, APLS/ EPALs Desirable MRCEM Instructor on life support courses Additional courses relevant to EM eg level 1 US, HMIMMS, NLS Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Competences or equivalent with Skills equivalent to EM Higher specialist trainee. Completed audit or Quality Improvement Projects relevant to Emergency Medicine Desirable Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals Experience Essential Need minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in Emergency Medicine or attained CT3 ACCS competencies with further experience as middle grade in EM. Experience working in a UK Emergency Department. Already working towards CESR. Level I ultrasound sign off. Desirable Experience working in a UK Emergency Department. Already working towards CESR. Level I ultrasound sign off. 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 Statutory Registration Essential Full Registration with the GMC Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)