Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for Specialty Doctor posts within the Emergency Departments at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Wrexham Maelor Hospital, two of the major acute hospitals within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

These exciting roles offer the opportunity to gain broad and varied experience across Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine and inpatient services, while working within supportive and experienced multidisciplinary teams. The posts will include ward-based responsibilities alongside participation in the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit out-of-hours rotas.

Successful candidates will be supported in their professional development and will benefit from excellent clinical exposure across a wide range of acute presentations. Whether you are looking to build on your emergency medicine experience, strengthen your portfolio, or explore future career pathways, these posts provide an excellent foundation for career progression.

We are committed to flexible and inclusive working, and alternative contract arrangements can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

The duties of the Specialty Doctor in ED will be predominantly clinical. However, there will be involvement in the teaching and support of junior staff. The specialty doctor will be expected to make a full contribution to clinical governance and audit for which one session is allowed subject to ongoing appraisal. The post holder will be supported in their professional development, will gain excellent clinical experience, and would be especially but not exclusively of interest to anyone considering undertaking Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). If required further experience in the allied specialties such as Paediatrics, Critical Care, Acute Medicine etc. can be arranged.

About us

Additional sessions can be arranged at mutual convenience and scope exists for flexible working and individualised job planning subject to service needs. The appointment is subject to the national Terms and Conditions of service for Specialty Doctors. There will be a requirement to work a variety of shifts on the rota which compromise of day, afternoon, evening, twilight and night shifts.

As part of the Health Board's strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University's process for granting honorary titlesand help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.

Specialty doctors also have full access to the services at the hospital post-graduate department including the lecture theatre programme and the hospital library and IT suite.

Study leave of up to 10 days per year for specialty doctors will be provided and funded, and the hospital holds APLS, ALS and ATLS training courses. Specialty doctors must also maintain a record of CPD activities and support will be available to help with annual appraisal and revalidation requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find a full job description and person specification within the additional documents within the vacancy.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please find a full job description and person specification within the additional documents within the vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Progress towards MRCEM evident
• APLS (or PALS) Provider
• ATLS and ALS Provider

Desirable

• MRCEM
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine

Experience

Essential

• Two year's experience in Emergency Medicine
• Wide experience in dealing with acute medical emergencies and injuries
• Experience of Leading a Resus Team for Trauma or Critical illness

Desirable

• Experience in Acute Paediatrics, ITU or Anaesthesia.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in and understanding of quality improvement work and Clinical Effectiveness activity
• Ability to use guidelines and protocols effectively
• Evidence of Interest in EM related Research

Desirable

• Experience of Clinical Risk Monitoring and Major Incident Readiness

Education and Training

Essential

• Up to date CPD or training portfolio with clear ability to self-direct in learning
• Commitment to Training of Medical Staff, Nursing staff, Medical Students and Paramedic colleagues

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in Medical Education

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Progress towards MRCEM evident
• APLS (or PALS) Provider
• ATLS and ALS Provider

Desirable

• MRCEM
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine

Experience

Essential

• Two year's experience in Emergency Medicine
• Wide experience in dealing with acute medical emergencies and injuries
• Experience of Leading a Resus Team for Trauma or Critical illness

Desirable

• Experience in Acute Paediatrics, ITU or Anaesthesia.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in and understanding of quality improvement work and Clinical Effectiveness activity
• Ability to use guidelines and protocols effectively
• Evidence of Interest in EM related Research

Desirable

• Experience of Clinical Risk Monitoring and Major Incident Readiness

Education and Training

Essential

• Up to date CPD or training portfolio with clear ability to self-direct in learning
• Commitment to Training of Medical Staff, Nursing staff, Medical Students and Paramedic colleagues

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in Medical Education

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital/ Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

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