County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Associate Specialist-Emergency Medicine
The closing date is 31 August 2025
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one ofthe largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population ofaround 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a trackrecord of success.
This is an exciting opportunity for Specialty Doctor rolefor medical staff who wish to maintain and enhance their emergency medicineskills and experience. You will be part of a vibrant and dedicated Emergency Department(ED) team, working on the shop floor.
You will be given the opportunity to develop an interest intrauma management and acute resuscitation.
There is an opportunity for the successful candidate toexplore a specialist interest relating to Emergency Medicine and a generous1.5SPA is provided per week. Further information is available.
Consideration will be given to assisting with theachievement of CESR qualification and this will attract an additional 0.5 SPA.
There is a degree of flexibility with working hours; furtherinformation is available from the department.
Main duties of the job
Specific clinical areas include:-
To act as Team Leader in the resuscitation of seriouslytraumatised patients and those with critical illness.
Assist in the smooth integration of the EmergencyDepartment and Urgent Care services.
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-daymanagement of the Emergency Department
To have responsibility for and actively participate incontinuing professional development (CPD) utilising a minimum of 1 PAs a weekfor self-direct study.
The new appointees will be expected to join the middlegrade body in leading by example, managing the sickest patients, engaging withthe juniors to ensure safe and timely management and working with the nursingstaff to ensure adequate patient flow. They will be the most senior doctor inthe ED at certain times of the day- currently midnight to 0800. Therefore aminimum of 4 years experience in Emergency Medicine is essential.
For management purposes and use of resourcesthe post holders will be accountable to the clinical lead and will ensure theeffective and efficient use of resources allocated.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job responsibilities
1 role permanent - 1 fixed term 1.6 years 40 hours per week
Pleaserefer to full job description attached.
Person Specification
Experience
* Need minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in Emergency Medicine or attained CT3 ACCS competencies with further experience as middle grade in EM. Experience working in a UK Emergency Department.
* Already working towards CESR.
* Level I ultrasound sign off.
* Experience working in a UK Emergency Department.
* Already working towards CESR.
* Level I ultrasound sign off.
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Must have x2 of: ATLS/ETC, ALS, APLS/ EPALs
* MRCEM
* Instructor on life support courses
* Additional courses relevant to EM eg level 1 US, HMIMMS, NLS
Special Skills and Knowledge
* Competences or equivalent with Skills equivalent to EM Higher specialist trainee.
* Completed audit or Quality Improvement Projects relevant to Emergency Medicine
* Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals
Special Requirements
* Able to work flexibly with colleagues to provide services
* Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, motivating and influencing others.
* Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
* Experience of teaching students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Statuatory Reg
* Full Registration with the GMC
* Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
£68,478 to £111,594 a yearper annum pro rata
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