Trust Portfolio Pathway Doctor (ST3+) in Emergency Medicine

Job description

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a great opportunity for a Portfolio Pathway Doctor (ST3+) in Emergency Medicine to join its very busy Emergency Medicine department based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

The post is for an initial Fixed Term Contract of 24 months initially and maybe extended for a further 24 months . This post is available from September 2026.

The post holder will be required to support the junior Resident team of the Emergency Medicine Hub, therefore, prior NHS A&E experience is preferred for this role.

All applicants MUST hold a FULL GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.

We anticipate this to be a popular post, therefore early applications are welcomed and encouraged. Please note: This advert may close earlier than the advised end date.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in all areas of the Emergency Department.

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.

Being confident in and MUST be able to work independently at Middle Grade Level

Supporting Junior Resident Doctors within the Emergency Department

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Participate in clinical audit across the department in line with Trust policy and guidelines.

Implement audit and research findings across the department.

Comply with the Trust clinical governance processes in a timely manner..

We are expanding the number of Resident Doctors within the department and also working towards making a new attractive rota inbuilt with time to pursue any special interests/audit.
There are opportunities to be involved in research projects, learn point of care ultrasound skills and to be involved in organising different courses.

Working for our organisation

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.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?
• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

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.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.

For an informal conversation regarding this role please contact Dr Sunil Parmar (Consultant & Clinical Director for Emergency Medicine on: [email protected]

Please note that this job advert may close before its advertised closing date dependent upon the total volume of the applications received.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• 48 months paid post registration experience
• 12 months paid experience in Emergency Medicine
• Paid NHS experience working at IMT3 or ST3 level

Desirable criteria

• 18 months experience in Emergency Medicine is desirable
• Familiar with working practices in the UK

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential criteria

• IELTS level 7 or above completed if required
• Proficient Communication Skills in English (Written & Verbal)
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Well organised
• Willing to take on responsibility
• Good general health, physically able to carry out the duties of the post
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently to the grade of ST3+ in Emergency Medicine

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• FULL GMC Registration with the Licence to practice in the UK
• MRCP
• MRCEM or other equivalent emergency Medicine Qualification
• ALS Certificate in date
• ATLS Certificate within 3 months of starting post
• Critical care assessment skills

Desirable criteria

• Other certifications ie. APLS, Level 1 Ultrasound sign off

TRUST VALUES

Essential criteria

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

• Understanding of principles of audit and quality improvement, evidence of participation
• Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at BHT

Desirable criteria

• Completion of one cycle of Audit or QIP
• Peer reviewed papers

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

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