Clinical Fellow ST1 / 2 in Emergency Medicine

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.

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The main posts include 80% time working in the emergency department and 20% paid time to develop in a specialist interest of the successful candidate's choice. The full time post is based solely in the Emergency Department and would be perfect for someone wishing to gain more experience prior to applying for higher EM training - support and advice is available for this.
Person specificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteriaAble to assess, resuscitate and stabilised acutely sick patientsAble to participate as key member of cardiac arrest teamDemonstrates good clinical judgementDesirable criteriaCompleted specialist skills courses (e.g. ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc.)Understands audit and governance processesDesigned 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 criteriaA willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leaveAbility to take on administrative roles within the DepartmentAdditional & AptitudesEssential criteriaRespecting EveryoneEmbracing ChangeRecognising
SuccessWorking TogetherQualifications 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 gapsPrevious experience of working in the British Healthcare system (not observing) -Specialist Interest intent and evidence of interestDesirable criteriaAdvanced Life Support providerOther membership, fellowship or diplomasIntermediate EM/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalentOtherEssential criteriaEvidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK

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.