Job summaryWe are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Trust Grade Doctors at ST4+ level with recent NHS experience in Emergency Medicine. This role is specifically designed to provide senior decision making in both the adult and paediatric emergency department in and our of hours. You will be joining an outstanding team of clinicians who deliver clinical care to the patients of Bradford. We are particularly keen to receive applicants who have experience working in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
The role is fixed term for 6 months initially but there may be scope to extend. For the right candidate, we would provide support and mentorship towards obtaining the CESR qualification.
Main duties of the jobWorking at ST4+ level in the Emergency Department.
Shift Leading / Senior decision making
Will be required to work a line on a 1:6 rota supporting days, nights and weekends.
About usOur People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients in the Emergency Department under consultant supervision.
- Actively participate in clinical decision-making and patient management, including resuscitation and trauma care.
- Work within the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Engage in teaching and supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and allied health professionals.
- Contribute to departmental audits, research, and service development initiatives.
- Participate in the departmental clinical governance programme, including morbidity and mortality meetings.
- Work a full shift pattern, including nights and weekends, as per departmental rota.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Out of hours experience relevant to job
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least 2 years training must be in the relevant specialty or a recognised equivalent training
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
- Commitment for managing professional development
- Evidence of teaching undergraduate medical education
Desirable- Experience in the specialty to ST4 or equivalent
SkillsEssential- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Desirable- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
QualificationsEssential- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of ST4 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post
- Specialty specific requirements - MRCP Part 1
Desirable- Specialty specific requirements - MRCP Part 2
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
