Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

Two Posts AvailableCross site working across Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle & West Cumberland Hospital, WhitehavenWe are excited to present the opportunity for two capable and experienced specialty doctors within Emergency Medicine at NCIC. The successful candidates will work as part of our 'Senior Decision Maker' rota alongside Higher Specialist Trainees and RCEM Credentialed Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioners.You will be actively involved in departmental management activity, quality improvement, and governance. You will be encouraged to develop your knowledge, skills, and experience in these non-clinical aspects of emergency medicine. You will help provide support and training to our composite medical workforce of postgraduate doctors in training, clinical fellows, and advanced practitioners.Main duties of the jobBe involved in the initial reception and management of patients attending the ED.As a capable and experienced ST4+ clinician, you will be expected to independently manage the department overnight, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective patient careBe involved in the full spectrum of Emergency Department patients including resuscitation and assessment of seriously injured and ill patients, dealing with complex cases, paediatrics and minor injuries.Assist the consultants and senior nurses in the running of the shop floor, ensuring that patients are seen by appropriate staff in a timely fashion and that junior staff are appropriately supervised along with nursing staff and medical students.Assist in maintaining flow of patients through the department and support national Quality Indicators.Undertake some administrative responsibilities, for example, reviewing x-ray and pathology results.Have the facility under the auspices of the Emergency Consultant to develop special interest for clinical research and to undertake audit projects or support audit projects of the junior medical staff.Share the responsibility of conducting an observation ward round in the Emergency DepartmentActively attend, participate and contribute towards teaching sessions for his/her own team as well as colleagues of varying levelsMaintain and develop own skills and learningMaintain professional standards and obligations as set out by the GMCAdhere to Trust Policies and GuidelinesAbout usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heartA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJOB DESCRIPTION:Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIPPlease note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.Disclosure and Barring ServiceThis 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.The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.Benefits27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 yearsFlexible working SchemeNHS Discounts*Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*Excellent opportunities for development*Competitive NHS Pension schemeVivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems*Subject to eligibilityImportant InformationPlease ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssentialFull GMC Registration with Licence to Practice.MBBS or equivalent medical degreeCurrent certification in: ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, and APLS/EPLSDesirablePostgraduate Royal College qualificationEvidence of attendance at or qualification in expedition wilderness medicine or humanitarian course or qualification in aboveExperience and KnowledgeEssentialAt least 4 years post-registration, in training posts or posts with equivalent training and consultant supervision.Minimum of 36 months working in Emergency Medicine.Minimum of 3 months in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care MedicineExperience of working in Paediatrics - general or emergency medicine.Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.Ability to know own limitations & when to seek adviceAbility to prioritise workload & use initiativeProfessional integrity & respect for othersCan demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies or equivalentExcellent time management - Ability to prioritise workload & use initiativeMinimum of 12 months working for an NHS organisationDesirableEvidence of involvement in audit & research projectsTeaching skillsPresentation skillsManagement & AdministrativeEssentialAbility to organise and prioritise workload and delegate responsibilities.Ability to maintain accurate, and legible records.Awareness of changes in NHS organisation (purchaser, provider and community care)Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service.Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently.Good standard of note keeping, computer skills and Willingness to learnDesirableExperience of Budget management.Experience of Staff managementTeachingEssentialDemonstrate previous or current teaching experience.Ability to motivate and support multidisciplinary team.DesirableExperience of teaching medical students and postgraduate doctors in training and multi-disciplinary teams.Evidence of Leadership skills.Educational Qualification.Research, Audit and Clinical GovernanceDesirableExperience of and commitment to medical audit.Experience of research and Clinical Governance.Communication skills and abilitiesEssentialDemonstrates skills in spoken and written English. Capacity to adapt language as appropriate to clinical situations.Ability to communicate and relate well with other members of staff and patients.Demonstrate experience of working in a team, values the input of other health professionals in the team and Trust.Ability to deliver presentations.Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a multi-cultural community.Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs.Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work with colleagues to provide continuing care.Ability to motivate self and others.DesirableIT Skills.Presentation skills.Continued Professional / Personal DevelopmentEssentialDemonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.Participation in appropriate peer review processes.Personal AttributesEssentialHigh ethical and professional standards Promotes equality and values diversity work with colleagues to provide continuing care.Ability to motivate self and others.Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post. #J-18808-Ljbffr