Senior Clinical Fellow Emergency Medicine ST4+

Senior Clinical Fellow Emergency Medicine ST4+ Clinical Fellow ST4+

Main area Emergency Medicine Grade Clinical Fellow ST4+ Contract 6 months (6 Month Fixed Term Contract available) Hours Part time - 36 hours per week Job ref 387-M4307-DY

Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £65,048 - £73,992 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/11/:59

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Job overview

This exciting senior post in Emergency Medicine is aimed at doctors (ST3+ equivalent) who have experience working in Emergency Medicine. The post holder will work on the Middle Grade rota and, if on the senior tier, will be responsible for running the Department in the late evenings and nights. This will include leading Trauma calls and Cardiac arrests.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical: The reception, diagnosis and emergency treatment of patients presenting to the adult Emergency Department. The successful candidate will be given supervision and support from senior medical staff to develop competency in the autonomous clinical management of these patients whilst ensuring patient safety. This post is based in the adult Emergency Department and no sessions will be undertaken in the paediatric Emergency Department outside of speciality interests.
• Clinical liaison: Liaison between ED and ICU at BRI. Patients referred to Specialist Units within the hospital are the responsibility of that specialist team, who will see the patient in the Emergency Department and arrange appropriate care.
• Managerial: Report to the Clinical Director who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board. Involved in Clinical Audit and Governance.
• Clinical Governance: Participate in audit projects during the 12 month post and attend interdisciplinary clinical governance meetings.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward thinking multi award winning Trust, we commit to improving patient care through research and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We actively work to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including those with special needs, and we support safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details regarding this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Person specification Knowledge and Experience

• Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
• Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
• Demonstrates good clinical judgement
• Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc.)
• Understands audit and governance processes
• Designed and/or completed audits

Additional & Aptitudes

• Respectful
• Supportive
• Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Flexibility
• Inquiring and critical approach to work
• Demonstrates initiative
• Appropriately assertive
• Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
• Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
• A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Qualifications and Training

• Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
• At least 24 months full time hospital service as a trainee in the Foundation (or higher) grade. No unexplained career gaps
• Advanced Life Support provider
• Previous experience of working in critical care in the British Healthcare system (not observing)
• Specialist Interest intent and evidence of interest
• Intermediate EM/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
• Other membership, fellowship or diplomas

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Contact: Dr. Chris Bryden - Consultant Accident & Emergency - ; Heather Shephard - email -