Job summary
We are excited to present this unique opportunity for a post FY2 doctor with at least four months experience in EM. Here is a chance to develop your clinical skills in Emergency Medicine and gain early exposure to Pre Hospital Care or an alternative special interest of the candidate's choice which could include Mountain Medicine, Simulation Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Paediatrics or Academic Medicine. This post will allow the successful appointee the ability to 'add something extra' to their CV, and would be particularly suitable for someone who wishes to take a "professional gap year." For candidates with Emergency Medicine experience on an existing training scheme this post would offer an opportunity to pursue a special interest as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) block.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be fully involved in all aspects of the work of the department under the supervision of the consultants and will attend to the initial assessment and treatment of the patients attending the department across the spectrum of Emergency Medicine.
The post holder will participate in the Education and Training, Clinical Audit, Clinical Risk Management and the Clinical Governance activities of the Department and Trust ensuring full and proper records are completed for this purpose.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have proximity to the mountains of the Lake District and major trunk motorways ensure a regular influx of trauma patients. The unit is a trauma + unit in the Northern Trauma Network. We have admitting rites for Major trauma patients with chest and head injuries who do not require MTC level care. The department accepts patients from various helicopter emergency medical schemes and has its own landing pad!
Please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Full GCM registration
- Provider status at ALS
- Must have 4 or more months experience in Emergency Medicine
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of commitment/insight to the area of special interest
Desirable
- Provider status in ATLS/APLA
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
- A CV of mountaineering experience consistent with working on a Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) (assessment by local MRT).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website .
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Cumbria Integrated Care- Cross site
Carlisle
CA2 7HY