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Job Overview
We are looking for resident doctors to join our enthusiastic and motivated Emergency Department Team for 6 -12 months to start ASAP.
You would be working at the level of a CT1/ST1 in the ED with direct shop floor supervision from our 20 consultants and 10 experienced ED middle grades. The post offers protected weekly departmental teaching and benefits from educational supervision by a consultant as well as many other educational opportunities on shift. A typical day may see you involved in Stroke Thrombolysis, PPCI for STEMI, Trauma (as a busy Trauma Unit), acutely unwell medical and surgical patients as well as managing various Paediatrics complaints and Minor Injuries.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to assess patients, formulate a management plan and organise relevant investigations in a timely fashion. A senior will be on hand to provide guidance and will be checking in where necessary. You will also be expected to identify acutely unstable patients and raise this concern to seniors and then assist in stabilising these patients. You will have the opportunity to see a variety of patients with varying presenting complaints and of all ages and work in all areas of the department. It is a hugely interesting and rewarding job. You will have opportunities to perfect and learn various procedures relevant to Emergency Medicine. You will work within a multidisciplinary team within the department as well as liaise with different specialities and staff both medical and non-medical therefore good communication skills and team work are essential.
Working for our organisation
Working for your organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more aboutliving and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
* Full registration with a licence to practice with the GMC
Desirable criteria
* APLS/ATLS/ETC/ALS or other equivalent course
Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to perform the 15 core skills as per GMC requirements for foundation years
Desirable criteria
* Completed MRCEM or equivalent exam
* Experienced in ED specific skills (e.g. FIB)
Experience
Essential criteria
* 24 months of working post graduation at foundation level or above
* Experience working in an emergency department for at least 4 months
Desirable criteria
* Experience working in an acute medical speciality at ST1 level or above
* Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent healthcare system
Engagement with QI
Essential criteria
* Evidence of involvement in an audit project or a quality improvement project.
Desirable criteria
* Formal training course in QI. Leading a QI.
Teaching
Essential criteria
* Evidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals
Desirable criteria
* Formal teaching qualification. Evidence of participation in teaching course.
Applicant requirements
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 and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to download
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 254.4KB)
* Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Catherine Flitney Job title ED Consultant Email address catherine.flitney@nhs.net
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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