Specialist Doctor Emergency Medicine in Lancaster

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Specialist Grade Doctor in Emergency Medicine to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Emergency Department team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy Emergency Department providing high-quality emergency care to a diverse patient population. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering timely assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with a wide range of acute and urgent conditions, whilst contributing to the development and improvement of emergency care services.

The post holder will work alongside Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Junior Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide senior clinical decision-making and support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. They will be expected to participate in departmental clinical governance, teaching, service development and quality improvement activities.

The role offers the opportunity to develop specialist interests, contribute to innovation within urgent and emergency care, and support the department in achieving its strategic objectives. We are committed to supporting professional development and offer a collaborative working environment focused on excellence in patient care, education and staff wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients attending the Emergency Department.
• Support patient flow through effective decision-making and timely discharge or admission processes.
• Supervise, support and teach junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in departmental clinical governance, audit and quality improvement programmes.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, responsive and high-quality emergency care services.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust and wider healthcare system.
• Participate in rota arrangements, including out-of-hours and weekend working as required.

What We Are Looking For

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Significant experience in Emergency Medicine or Acute Care specialties.
• Demonstrable ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, leadership and clinical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, service improvement and professional development.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Experience

• 5 year's Emergency Department experience
• Previous experience at Speciality Doctor, Associate Specialist or Specialist Grade level
• Experience in service development, quality improvement, clinical audit and clinical leadership

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment
• ATLS,ALS,APLS/EPLS or recognised equivalent qualification
• MRCEM
• FRCEM

Education and Training

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

IT

• Experience of using Lorenzo or equivalent

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

Internal only posts are only open to employees of UHMBT and this does not include employees of OneLSC working in our hospitals.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, there is a charge of £41.00 for Enhanced and £20.00 for Standard & Basic clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 4 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure & Barring Service.