CT1Emergency Medicine

Locally Employed Doctor in Emergency Medicine (CT1-2 equivalent)

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Torquay

Salary

£52,656 – £52,656

Posted

7 weeks ago

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity to work within the Emergency Department as a Locally Employed Doctor. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated doctor to work as part of the clinical team in the Emergency Department. We are keen to encourage development of specialist interests within the Emergency Department and will support training in areas such as Simulation and Emergency Ultrasound.

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Main duties of the job

This post will be Emergency Department based.

Responsible for the primary care of patients in the Emergency Department including treatment of trauma, major and minor cases

Referral of patients to appropriate in-patient facilities as appropriate

Care of critically ill patients and resuscitation of patients in the Emergency Department

Participation in the full shift rota pattern

Involvement in Emergency Department multi-disciplinary team meetings

Involvement in patient queue management

Locally Employed Doctor in Emergency Medicine (CT1-2 equivalent)

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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Active involvement in audit and the development of departmental policies

Active involvement in lunchtime ‘learning bite’ teaching, and weekly departmental SHO teaching

The post holder will be required to work Bank Holidays, as per the rota and will receive time off in lieu

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Ability to take a focused medical, Paediatric and surgical history

Ability to perform complete systems examinations

Ability to request and interpret appropriate investigations including radiographs, biochemistry and Haematology results

Communication and referral skills

Ability to work as part of a team in patient management

Basic airway management

Basic life support skills

Defibrillation

Wound care and fracture management

You will receive an appropriate departmental induction which will equip you with the skills required to assess patients of all ages and presenting complaints, and build upon existing knowledge.

On a rolling daily basis, you will be allocated to different areas within the Emergency Department ensuring you get exposure of all key areas, including helping to support the team in Resus, the Respiratory Area, Paediatrics, Majors and Ambulatory/Minors areas.

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The Trust has a great reputation for education and training, supported by feedback from Health Education England, working across the South West. We are leaders in innovation and have been at the forefront of many national service improvement initiatives.

The Trust is a designated Major Trauma Unit and plays a full and active role in the Peninsula Trauma Network. Emergency and Major Incident planning is led by the department.

We are committed to a seven-day Consultant led service delivering high quality emergency care to our patients.

All hospital Medical and Dental Staff are required to be appropriately registered with the General Medical (with a licence to practice) / Dental Council to practice in the UK. Evidence of such registration will be necessary before a post is offered. Failure to maintain registration will result in termination of contract.

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Person specification

Essential

• Medical Degree • Full GMC Registration with a license to practice • Advanced Life Support Certificate • Eligible to work in the UK
• Current or previous employment in a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or 12 months’ experience after full GMC registration and evidence of achievement of foundation competencies • Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems • Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that support the Trust’s Vision
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

• Additional related qualifications, e.g. intercalated degree, BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent
• Experience in other related specialties