Job summary
This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed
Activity basis , 9 Direct Clinical Care Programmed Activities (DCC PA) and 1 core Supporting Professional Activities Programmed
Activities (SPA PA) additional DCC and
SPA PAs are negotiable pending discussion.
Duties will be based primarily on our 2 Emergency
Departments (EDs) based at Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury. We also run
an Urgent Treatment Centre at Pontefract.
All our medical staff may be required to deliver care to patients on all
3 sites.
From a clinical perspective these posts will
participate in the cross-site Tier 2 rota which supports provision of 24-hour Emergency
Medicine cover. The 9 DCC PA will be expected to be worked across the full
shift pattern including standard days, twilights and night shifts.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will include
Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients presenting
to the ED including appropriate discharge / admission planning.
In conjunction with senior colleagues to provide a full role in the
provision of an out of hours emergency service. Although post holders may not
have the initial competencies to manage independently it is expected that
during the placement they will develop to take on this role
Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate
Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams
and meetings
Involvement in relevant administration duties
Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as
appropriate
Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service
improvement activities
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed
Activity basis , 9 Direct Clinical Care Programmed Activities (DCC PA) and 1 core Supporting Professional Activities Programmed
Activities (SPA PA) additional DCC and
SPA PAs are negotiable pending discussion.
Duties will be based primarily on our 2 Emergency
Departments (EDs) based at Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury. We also run
an Urgent Treatment Centre at Pontefract.
All our medical staff may be required to deliver care to patients on all
3 sites.
From a clinical perspective these posts will
participate in the cross-site Tier 2 rota which supports provision of 24-hour Emergency
Medicine cover. The 9 DCC PA will be expected to be worked across the full
shift pattern including standard days, twilights and night shifts.
The main duties of the post will include
Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients presenting
to the ED including appropriate discharge / admission planning.
In conjunction with senior colleagues to provide a full role in the
provision of an out of hours emergency service. Although post holders may not
have the initial competencies to manage independently it is expected that
during the placement they will develop to take on this role
Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate
Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams
and meetings
Involvement in relevant administration duties
Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as
appropriate
Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service
improvement activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- Higher qualification e.g. MRCEM or FRCEM primary
- Evidence of life support courses e.g. ALS, ATLS or APLS / EPLS provider
- Evidence of completion of short training course relevant to EM e.g. airway or ultrasound courses
Desirable
- Instructor status on at least 1 life support course (ATLS, APLS, ALS or equivalent)
- Level 1 EMU/S
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in Emergency Medicine or as a fixed term specialty doctor in EM, or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- General medical procedures/skills required of ED middle grade
- Ability and willingness to supervise and teach junior doctors, nursing staff, medical students & visiting pre-hospital colleagues
Desirable
- Recent experience working in UK NHS hospitals
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational skills.
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
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Aberford Road
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF14DG