Job overview
We welcome applications to work on the Emergency Medicine rota in the Emergency Department at the York Hospital. The post is non-training; however, opportunities for development will be available as described in the Job Advert.
There may also be an expectation for cross site working at Scarborough Hospital but the successful application will be based at York Hospital.
The post holder will be expected to keep themselves up to date with current knowledge & practice, to attend clinical meetings within the department & to participate in audit & “in-service” training of other healthcare professionals.
The post holder will be required to deputise for absent colleagues from time to time and to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder will also be required to be available exceptionally for such irregular commitments outside normal rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
Main duties of the job
The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York.
1.To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor.
To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3.To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.
4.To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5.On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s Corporate Induction.
6.To participate in the Trust’s statutory and mandatory training programme
7.To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.
8.To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.
9.To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.
Detailed working knowledge of safeguarding agenda, and its relevant legislation, policy and guidance is required.
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
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Competence in basic clinical procedures
9. Able to prioritise clinical time and workload
10. Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
11. Understanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical governance
12. Able to communicate effectively in medical context
13. Able to establish good working relationships with colleagues, patients
Desirable criteria
14. Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values.
15. Evidence of continuous professional development
16. Evidence of leadership qualities
Qualifications
Essential criteria
17. MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
18. Satisfactory completion of ACCS training or equivalent
19. Satisfactory completion of ST2 training or equivalent
20. European ALS training or equivalent
Desirable criteria
21. MRCP, FRCS, FRCEM, MRCEM (primary, intermediate, SAQ, SJP exams)
22. Additional degrees - MSc, PhD
Experience
Essential criteria
23. 24 months experience in an Emergency Department
Desirable criteria
24. 12 months continuous experience within the NHS
25. Experience of research