Job summary
Employer heading
Locally Employed Doctor (FY2 equivalent) Emergency Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
This post is an FY2 grade post to support the junior doctor and consultant team. This post will take part in Emergency Medicine at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This post will provide excellent experience in Emergency Medicine.
The post holder will work as part of the junior tier (FY2/CT1 / CT2 level) and will take part in a full shift rota pattern. The pattern of work is compliant with the European Working Time Directive and will be compliant with the Junior Doctors Contract. There is a middle grade doctor on the shop-floor throughout the 24 hour period and consultant presence 16 hours a day. The post holder will be expected to work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team providing direct clinical care.
Main duties of the job
The Emergency Department (ED) is at the centre of the acute work of all Trusts. Emergency Medicine specialists are responsible for assessing and resuscitating patients with serious illness and injuries before their transfer to hospital wards or operating theatres. Other patients are assessed, treated and sent home for follow up and ongoing care with their General Practitioner.
Typical duties may include:
- Resuscitation and initial management of emergency cases in a team.
- Management of other patients presenting to the ED
- Admission of patients to inpatient teams for further management.
- Admission of patients to the AOU, their ongoing management, discharge and referral when necessary.
Working for our organisation
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Please be aware that this advert will close early if a high number of applications are received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Foundation Programme 1 Completed
- Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice
Desirable criteria
- ALS Certificate
- MRCP Part 1 or FRCEM Primary (Desirable)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good written and oral communication skills including presentation skills
- Knowledge of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
Desirable criteria
- 6 month general professional experience at SHO level in UK
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential criteria
- Evidence of maintenance of clinical and non-clinical skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
Additional Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Bailey
- Job title
- Rota Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Dr Sunil Parmar - Consultant SDU Lead Emergency Medicine
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