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Job overview

We have one 80/20% post based either within the Emergency Departments of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) or North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT).

Both posts include duties on the middle grade rota in the Emergency Department at UHB or NBT for 80% of the time including night shifts and weekends.

Main duties of the job

The remaining 20% will be working with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) Learning and Development team. This will include contributing to the Trust Training Needs Analysis and creation of a training plan within JRCALC (Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee) guidance and trust clinical guidelines. Delivery of training to SWASFT Learning & Development Officers (LDO) with support from senior Trust members and quality assurance of SWASFT training delivered by LDO’s at Development Days.

Opportunities will also be given for observer shifts with SWASFT clinical units such as Double Crewed Ambulances, Rapid Response Vehicles and the Hazardous Area Response Team.

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, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post would be ideally suited to candidates considering application for sub-speciality training in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) as it will give them understanding of ambulance service structure and education together with opportunities for observer shifts.

This post would also suit candidates considering a career in with interest in medical education, as it will give experience in developing and delivering medical education to professional practitioners.

Person specificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteriaAble to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patientsAble to participate as key member of cardiac arrest teamDemonstrates good clinical judgementCompleted specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc….Understands audit and governance processesDesirable criteriaDesigned and / or completed auditsSkills and AbilitiesEssential criteriaAbility to organise and prioritise workloadGood communication skillsHonesty and reliabilityAbility to work effectively within a teamFlexibilityInquiring and critical approach to workDemonstrates initiativeAppropriately assertiveAbility to gain confidence of both staff and patientsDesirable criteriaAbility to take on administrative roles within the DepartmentA willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leaveAdditional & AptitudesEssential criteriaRespectfulSupportiveInnovativeCollaborativeEvidence of entitlement to live and work in the UKQualifications and TrainingEssential criteriaRegistered 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 gapsAdvanced Life Support providerPrevious experience of working in critical care in the British Healthcare system (not observing)Specialist Interest intent and evidence of interestDesirable criteriaIntermediate EM/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalentOther 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.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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