Specialty Doctor - Emergency Medicine

Job summary
We are looking to appoint Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine at University Hospitals Dorset to work at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site, just a stone's throw from the glorious blue flag beaches of Bournemouth and Poole.

The Emergency Medicine team at UHD have a significant amount of experience and expertise in supporting doctors through the CESR programme, many of whom who now work as substantive consultants at both sites. We currently run a CESR programme which includes a bespoke professional development plan tailored to meeting the needs of the individual doctor including availability of placements in Critical Care, Anaesthetics, Acute medicine and Paediatrics, as well as mentor support from a consultant that has previously attained CESR. There is the option for successful candidates to participate in this programme if desired.

Recently Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals have undergone merger into UHD,

At present there is an Emergency Department at both Poole and Bournemouth sites, with RBH being the designated site for PCI and stroke thrombolysis, and Poole being the designated Major Trauma Unit as well as in patient paediatric services.

Main duties of the job
To provide high quality emergency care, being competent in the normal range of emergency medical conditions and injuries.

Direct clinical care will consist of scheduled shifts for the routine assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Emergency Department.

Take part in the middle tier rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met.

The successful candidate will join the existing Emergency Department team at UHD, supporting the Middle Grade tier.

Responsibilities will include assisting the team in providing 24 hour emergency care to the population of Dorset. The candidate will be someone who is committed to Emergency Medicine and has a desire to work in a fast-paced and stimulating environment. The successful candidate will be supported by a team of 15 Consultants.

About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Job responsibilities
To provide high quality emergency care, being competent in the normal range of emergency medical conditions and injuries.

Direct clinical care will consist of scheduled shifts for the routine assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Emergency Department.

Take part in the middle tier rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met.

Person Specification
Experience

• At least 4 years of postgraduate training, including relevant posts in Emergency Medicine
• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience working in an Emergency Department
• IAC completed/ significant anaesthetic experience
• Intensive care experience (4-6 months minimum)
• Demonstrated successful completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent.
• Involvement in audit and teaching activities.
• Competence in independently managing minor injuries.
• Significant experience in Emergency Medicine, equivalent to ST4+ level (not ST3 or below)
• Full MRCEM Qualification parts 1,2 and 3

Desirable

• ATLS, APLS, or ALS instructor status
• Participation in research or simulation activities

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice.
• MBBS or an equivalent medical degree
• A minimum of two life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS).
• Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM).

Desirable

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM
• Level 1 Ultrasound (USS) competency.
• All 3 life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS).

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.

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.