Job summary
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a Senior Clinical Fellow with a strong interest in Emergency Medicine Ultrasound. This role is ideal for those who are keen to advance their expertise in ultrasound practice within the dynamic setting of Emergency Medicine.
Minimum experience of 4 years postgraduate, with at least 2 of those years in the acute specialties, to include Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, ITU and Anaesthetics and at least 1 year of NHS working, along with Ultrasound exposure are essential requirements for this post.
In this role, the successful candidate will not only engage in the high-paced environment of our Emergency Department but will also dedicate a significant portion of their time to mastering and applying advanced ultrasound techniques. This balance ensures a comprehensive, dual-faceted experience, combining clinical excellence with cutting-edge diagnostic skills. The ultrasound aspect of the role will mainly focus on the development and honing of ultrasound skills.
The hours will be 40-42 average per week - ED shifts combined with protected time for the Ultrasound role, approximately 50/50 split.
We understand the importance of continuous professional development. Therefore, for candidates committing to a 12-month tenure, we are pleased to offer extensive training and hands-on experience in Emergency Medicine Ultrasound, paving the way for future leadership roles in this specialty.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
- Spearhead advancing the use of ultrasound in the department through education and by enhancement of clinical practice
- Assessment and resuscitation of the seriously ill and injured patients
- In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, help to deliver comprehensive diagnostic and emergency care services as part of your clinical component
- Engage in clinical governance, audits, quality improvement and your professional development
- Collaborate to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient service delivery
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a friendly District General Hospital with the beautiful Peak District on it's doorstep. This post presents a great opportunity to live and work in some of the finest landscape this country has to offer.
Major cities such as Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham and Derby are all within an hour's train journey, and local airports include East Midlands, Manchester and Leeds Bradford, with London within a couple of hours drive.
There are excellent schools in the local area, only a few minutes from the hospital. All our staff can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including on-site parking, fitness activities, local discounts, on-site cafe & Costa Coffee, Amazon delivery and an active health and wellbeing programme plus many more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider
- MRCEM (or FRCEM) primary
- Initial assessment of competence (IAC) in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Full MRCEM or FRCEM intermediate
- APLS or EPALS
- ATLS or ETC
- Instructor status in an advanced life support course (ALS/APLS/ EPALS/ATLS/ETC)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience
- At least 2 years of experience in the acute specialties to include placements in EM, acute medicine, ITU and anaesthetics
- At least one year experience working within the NHS
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Recent participation in service improvement
Desirable
- Successful completion of 3-year ACCS training
- Experience of working as an EM middle grade
- Experience of working in paediatric EM
- EM POCUS at minimum entrustment level 3 across RCEM 2021 SLO6 syllabus
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Organisational ability
Desirable
- Knowledge of or specific training in leadership or management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider
- MRCEM (or FRCEM) primary
- Initial assessment of competence (IAC) in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Full MRCEM or FRCEM intermediate
- APLS or EPALS
- ATLS or ETC
- Instructor status in an advanced life support course (ALS/APLS/ EPALS/ATLS/ETC)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience
- At least 2 years of experience in the acute specialties to include placements in EM, acute medicine, ITU and anaesthetics
- At least one year experience working within the NHS
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Recent participation in service improvement
Desirable
- Successful completion of 3-year ACCS training
- Experience of working as an EM middle grade
- Experience of working in paediatric EM
- EM POCUS at minimum entrustment level 3 across RCEM 2021 SLO6 syllabus
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Organisational ability
Desirable
- Knowledge of or specific training in leadership or management
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 (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).
Additional information
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).
