Job summary
We are looking to recruit either a Specialty Doctor, CESR or Specialist Doctor who is keen to be part of a progressive, innovative and dynamic team who is keen to work to improve patient care

The successful candidate must be an excellent team player and committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care. We would welcome applications from candidates wishing to develop a special interest.

We are a forward-thinking, values based organisation that will support you in your development and help you to achieve your personal career goals. Whatever your professional aspirations or seeking new challenges, we would like to hear from you.

The department actively supports staff training and development and is committed to ensuring a sustainable work/life balance.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of emergency services.
• Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical areas.
• Responsible for providing high quality leadership and effective team working.
• Teaching and training of junior doctors, nurses and other staff.
• Responsible for active participation in continuing medical education.
• Participate in audit and quality assurance processes.

About us
Why Work With Us

Torbay and South Devon is based on the coast, with Dartmoor on the doorstep, offering lots of opportunities for those looking for both excitement and picturesque scenery. The location makes this available through many activities such as walking, cycling, hiking, sailing and other water sports.

Emergency Medicine is an opportunity to provide fast paced, varied, rewarding clinical medicine and to work with one of the closest-knit teams within the hospital.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust attracts a broad range of patients with a seasonal influx and varied demographic.

Our department is made up of a multi-disciplinary team of medical consultants, general practitioners, resident doctors, physicians associates, nurses, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, management, and administrative staff who all work together to provide a safe, effective and caring environment to meet the medical needs of the local population. We have an increasing cohort of consultants with a broad range of interests to include search and rescue, dive medicine, research and development and expedition medicine.

Job responsibilities
Specialty Doctor:

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of emergency services.
• Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical areas.
• Responsible for providing high quality leadership and effective team working.
• Teaching and training of junior doctors, nurses and other staff.
• Responsible for active participation in continuing medical education.
• Participate in audit and quality assurance processes.
• Participate in a full shift rota. We also fully support SAS Doctors to be appraisors and Clinical and Education Supervisors as agreed and reflected in the job planning process.

CESR pathway within Torbay Emergency Department:
We currently have 3 Doctors who are working towards CESR accreditation. For these doctors we provide a CESRd consultant as an educational and clinical supervisor who helps guide and supervise portfolio and evidence gathering. We offer the opportunity to have a placement per year, with Acute Medicine, Intensive Care, Anaesthetics and Paediatrics, should you require this, which provides the chance to gain the relevant competencies for CESR completion. We have very good links within these specialty teams and have a good working relationship as time in other specialties also helps build positive relationships within the trust. A CESR trainee is encouraged to join teaching opportunities and gain learning experiences alongside other trainees in the department.

Specialist Doctor:

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of emergency services.
• Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical areas.
• Responsible for providing high quality leadership and effective team working.
• Teaching and training of junior doctors, nurses and other staff.
• Responsible for active participation in continuing medical education.
• Participate in audit and quality assurance processes.
• Participate in a full shift rota.
• We also fully support SAS Doctors to be appraisers and Clinical and Education Supervisors as agreed and reflected in the job planning process.

Person Specification
Desirable

• Initial assessment of competence of airway

Qualifications & Training
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full registration with GMC, with licence to practice and permitting work as a Senior Doctor in Emergency Medicine
• Specialty Doctor - 4 years full time (or equivalent part time) post grad training, at least 2 years worked in Emergency Medicine (including relevant overseas work)
• OR Specialist Doctor - 12 years post-grad full time (or equivalent), at least 5-years working in Emergency Medicine (including relevant overseas work)
• ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS certification, or a commitment to attend these courses within 6 months of appointment

Desirable

• Higher qualification ie FRCEM Primary or Intermediate, MRCP, MRCPG, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent
• Teaching of junior dental and nursing staff
• Experience in Anaesthetics, General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics or Orthopaedic Surgery

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit, and an ongoing willingness to be involved in the audit programme of the department

Desirable

• Previous publications and presentations
• A desire to publish scientific papers
• Evidence of CPD

Specific Skills
Essential

• Commitment to incorporating research and audit into day to day working
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Desirable

• ACCS training programme or equivalent posts. Wide experience in Emergency and Acute Medicine
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Willingness to demonstrate a commitment to clinical research and development
• RCEM GCP Training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).