Specialty Doctor - Emergency MedicineNHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor in Bournemouth

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 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 inpatient paediatric services. This is all set to change at the end of when the Trauma Unit status moves across to Bournemouth and the ED will move into a new state of the art department in the Beach Building, alongside Paediatrics, Critical Care and Maternity.

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 the Royal Bournemouth Hospital 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• Essential criteria

• 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).

• ATLS, APLS, or ALS instructor status.
• MRCEM or equivalent qualification.
• Participation in research or simulation activities.

Qualifications and Training

• Essential criteria

• 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).

• 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).