Job overview
Trust Grade (CT1/2 equivalent) in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)
12 month fixed term post
This post has been established to work on the full acute medicine rota including nights and weekends on our Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) at York Hospital.
We welcome candidates who have an interest in Emergency Medicine and and Same Day Emergency Care. This Trust Grade post offers an exciting opportunity to obtain the starting blocks of a successful career in the specialty.
NB: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
All applicants must have full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC, as well as current European Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
Main duties of the job
The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York on the Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC). Please refer to the person specification and job description for further details.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be enthusiastic about being part of an innovative multidisciplinary team
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Whilst the posts available do not form part of the formal training programme, we endeavour to offer post holders the same training & educational opportunities as colleagues in training, including paid study leave. You will be provided with clinical/educational supervision, to enable your personal and portfolio development. There is an active Postgraduate Medical Education Centre on both sites, as part of a dynamic Education & Training directorate, which is developing multi-professional training.
Person specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential criteria
8. MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
9. Satisfactory completion of Foundation year 1 & 2
10. Current European Advanced Life Support certificate
11. Registered with and holds a licence to practice with the GMC
12. A minimum of 6 months Emergency Medicine experience
Desirable criteria
13. 12 Months continuous experience within the NHS
14. 12 months previous experience in an Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine or General Medicine setting
15. Experience of research
16. Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
17. Additional degrees e.g. MSc, PhD
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
18. Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
19. Competence in basic clinical procedures
Desirable criteria
20. Evidence of continuous professional development