Trust Doctor ST3 Emergency Medicine
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Job summary
This post represents an exciting job opportunity for a locally employed, tier 3 doctor. This is ST3 equivalent. The holder of this post will be expected to work at a senior level in the Emergency Department, providing knowledge, clinical skills and experience, with supervision from tier 4 and 5 clinicians. The post comes with key benefits including self-rostering, protected non-clinical time, and a dedicated supervisor to provide support, learning opportunities and supervision.
Tier 3 doctors are expected to possess all of the competencies as laid out by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and have achieved adequate entrustment levels in all areas of the EM curriculum. This includes the ability to intervene effectively in an emergency, organise and control input from other specialties, and to provide definitive treatment within the scope and facilities of the Emergency Department.
The job comes with many advantages including working in a brand-new, purpose built emergency village. There will be an 80:20 split between clinical and non-clinical time. Non-clinical time can be used to pursue the specific interests of the post holder - there are many opportunities available to pursue quality improvement, research, ultrasound and teaching. The department welcomes those considering CESR training and qualification.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties with include all of those normally expected of ST3 doctors in similar sized emergency departments in the UK. The post holder will be expected to be able to run any area of the department, with remote support and supervision when necessary. This will include leading resuscitation, managing the ambulance triage area, caring for patients in majors and minors, and looking after paediatric patients. There will always be a tier 4 or higher clinician present to provide direct support.
Specific Components of the Role
- Work with colleagues of all grades and provide support and supervision to junior clinical staff at all times
- To follow a plan of personal professional development under the guidance of the Head of Department
- To seek advice when necessary from the Department's consultant and other senior staff
- To assist with the training and continuous professional development of the junior doctors
- To participate in the audit, research and teaching activities of the department
- To engage with a regular process of formal education supervision including a formative annual review of progress
Hold RCEM membership and maintain an RCEM e-portfolio
About us
Key benefits to working at Blackpool
- 80:20 split between clinical and non-clinical time
- Brand new Emergency Department with state-of-the-art facilities
- Self-rostering for all clinical and non-clinical shifts
Dedicated supervisor with encouragement to develop professionally
Details
Date posted: 18 August 2023
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £51,017 a year
base salary
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 382-DOC95-23
Job locations: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Job description
Please see full job description & person specification
Requirements
- Up to date UK professional registration with the GMC
- Emergency medicine experience:
- At least 6 months experience in the UK
- or 12 months overseas experience plus MRCEM qualification
- Up to date ALS
- Desirable to have ATLS / ETC
- Desirable to have APLS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCEM
Training
Essential
- ALS
Desirable
- EPALS
- APLS
- ATLS
- ETC
Experience
Essential
- 6 months speciality experience in Emergency Medicine in NHS or 12 months Emergency Medicine experience abroad
Desirable
- Completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent and 2 years total experience in ACCS specialties (Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care)
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Extract activity of Audit/CG
Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty.
- Good organisational skills.
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to communicate effectively in English
- Team Player
- Good Initiative
- Leadership qualities
Desirable
- Registered as a member of RCEM
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: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Address: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website: https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name: [Employer hidden]
Address: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website: https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Department
Dr Simon Mckay
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