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About the role

Cross site working across Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle & West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven We are excited to present the opportunity for two capable and experienced specialty doctors within Emergency Medicine at NCIC. The successful candidates will work as part of our 'Senior Decision Maker' rota alongside Higher Specialist Trainees and RCEM Credentialed Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioners You will be actively involved in departmental management activity, quality improvement, and governance. You will be encouraged to develop your knowledge, skills, and experience in these non-clinical aspects of emergency medicine. You will help provide support and training to our composite medical workforce of postgraduate doctors in training, clinical fellows, and advanced practitioners.

Be involved in the initial reception and management of patients attending the ED. As a capable and experienced ST4+ clinician, you will be expected to independently manage the department overnight, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective patient care Be involved in the full spectrum of Emergency Department patients including resuscitation and assessment of seriously injured and ill patients, dealing with complex cases, paediatrics and minor injuries. Assist the consultants and senior nurses in the running of the shop floor, ensuring that patients are seen by appropriate staff in a timely fashion and that junior staff are appropriately supervised along with nursing staff and medical students. Assist in maintaining flow of patients through the department and support national Quality Indicators. Undertake some administrative responsibilities, for example, reviewing x-ray and pathology results. Have the facility under the auspices of the Emergency Consultant to develop special interest for clinical research and to undertake audit projects or support audit projects of the junior medical staff. Share the responsibility of conducting an observation ward round in the Emergency Department Actively attend, participate and contribute towards teaching sessions for his/her own team as well as colleagues of varying levels Maintain and develop own skills and learning Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out by the GMC Adhere to Trust Policies and Guidelines

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice.
MBBS or equivalent medical degree
Current certification in: ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, and APLS/EPLS
At least 4 years post-registration, in training posts or posts with equivalent training and consultant supervision.
Minimum of 36 months working in Emergency Medicine.
Minimum of 3 months in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care Medicine
Experience of working in Paediatrics - general or emergency medicine.
Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
Professional integrity & respect for others
Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies or equivalent
Excellent time management - Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
Minimum of 12 months working for an NHS organisation
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and delegate responsibilities.
Ability to maintain accurate, and legible records.
Awareness of changes in NHS organisation (purchaser, provider and community care)
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service.
Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently.
Good standard of note keeping, computer skills and Willingness to learn
Demonstrate previous or current teaching experience.
Ability to motivate and support multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrates skills in spoken and written English. Capacity to adapt language as appropriate to clinical situations.
Ability to communicate and relate well with other members of staff and patients.
Demonstrate experience of working in a team, values the input of other health professionals in the team and Trust.
Ability to deliver presentations.
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a multi-cultural community.
Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work with colleagues to provide continuing care.
Ability to motivate self and others.
Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
High ethical and professional standards Promotes equality and values diversity work with colleagues to provide continuing care.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Desirable

Postgraduate Royal College qualification
Evidence of attendance at or qualification in expedition wilderness medicine or humanitarian course or qualification in above
Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
Teaching skills
Presentation skills
Experience of Budget management.
Experience of Staff management
Experience of teaching medical students and postgraduate doctors in training and multi-disciplinary teams.

Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

About the role

Person specification