Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine 80:20 Paediatrics
Senior Clinical Fellow
Main area Emergency Medicine Grade Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (12 Month Fixed Term Contract available) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 387-M-2047-EL-10-H
Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £61,825 - £70,425 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/01/2025 23:59
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine (ST4+) – 80:20 Paediatrics
If you have an interest in paediatric Emergency Medicine, you will:
* Have the opportunity to work in a tertiary paediatric Emergency Department
* Become involved in managing major paediatric trauma in a Paediatric Major Trauma Centre
* Develop skills and knowledge in managing acutely unwell children, with opportunity to learn specific skills such as infant cannulation and neonatal septic screen
* Opportunities in teaching and training of more junior colleagues and nursing staff
* Take part in award-winning, in situ, multidisciplinary simulation exercises
Main duties of the job
The senior clinical fellow posts include 80% time working in the adult emergency department and 20% paid time to develop in a specialist interest of the successful candidate’s choice. The posts are open as OOPT/E for EM HSTs and as stand-alone posts for non-trainees, and can be 100% EM if required. We are also open to SAS and Specialty Doctors if that suits.
The posts provide an ideal opportunity for the successful candidates to develop their own specialist interests while working in a busy inner-city university hospital, with teaching and research responsibilities.
Applicants should hold a relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCEM, MRCP, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent) and should be ST4+ or equivalent, having completed a minimum of 3 years in approved SHO posts (Post Foundation Medicine) or equivalent in relevant acute specialties including at least 1 year in Emergency Medicine.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
The reception, diagnosis, and emergency treatment of patients presenting to the adult Emergency Department. The successful candidate will be given supervision and support from senior medical staff to develop competency in the autonomous clinical management of these patients whilst ensuring patient safety.
Managerial
The management responsibility of the post holder will be to the Clinical Director who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
The post holder must be aware of clinical governance and clinical risk management and take an active part in their implementation, including audit.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
* Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
* Demonstrates good clinical judgement
* Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc.)
* Understands audit and governance processes
* Designed and/or completed audits
Additional & Aptitudes
* Supportive
* Respectful
* Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload
* Honesty and reliability
* Ability to work effectively within a team
* Flexibility
* Inquiring and critical approach to work
* Demonstrates initiative
* Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
* Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
* A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary
Qualifications and Training
* Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
* At least 24 months full-time hospital service as a trainee in the Foundation (or higher) grade. No unexplained career gaps
* Advanced Life Support provider
* Previous experience of working in critical care in the British Healthcare system (not observing)
* Specialist Interest intent and evidence of interest
* Intermediate EM/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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