Job overview

East Cheshire NHS Trust is looking to recruit Bank Senior (Tier 4) Doctors in our Emergency Department to enhance our already successful Medical Staff Bank. 

Applications are welcomed from doctors to work on an ad-hoc basis  to help provide consistent, high level patient care and to assist with the continuity of care that the Trust provides.

 As this is ‘Bank’ work, it is on an ‘as and when’ basis with no guaranteed hours, however it does offer doctors increased flexibility by selecting shifts to work around your lifestyle.

Please note, you must have a minimum of 12 months at Tier 4 level working (ie ST4+) NHS/UK experience in order to proceed with joining our Bank.

Due to the terms of a Bank contract, we are unable to meet the UKVI Skilled Worked criteria and therefore unable to provide sponsorship for Visa purposes

Bank rates are subject to change (hourly rate inclusive of 12.5% annual leave payment)

ST4-ST6 & Specialty Doctor/SAS £80 ( Social ) £90 (Unsocial)

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit suitably qualified doctors to work across ST4-ST6 grades for work ranging from a single shift to an extended post, with evening, weekend and on-call shifts available.  Full Registration  with the GMC is required, as well as having achieving the appropriate level of competencies to carry out the role you have been employed to do. Duties within the shifts which you are booked to fulfil are: 

• To liaise between nurses, other clinicians, patients, relatives in order to support safe care 
• To attend and participate in board rounds, ward rounds & other related daily unit activities 
• To provide appropriate workplace supervision to junior ED staff as & when needed as requested 
• To lead the shopfloor as clinician in charge on night shifts with a consultant on call from home
• To maintain high standards of professionalism, especially in relation to documentation 
• To arrive on time for the shift & be available for work from the arranged start time 
• To co-operate with the workforce deployment team in relation to administration of the shift

Qualifications and skills

• MBChB or equivalent
• MRCEM (FRCEM desirable)
• Up to date ALS/ATLS/APLS or equivalents
• Clinical & Procedural skills in keeping with RCEM ST4 level portfolio requirements

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.