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Altnagelvin Emergency Medicine SHO/REG-ADHOC
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Altnagelvin Emergency Medicine SHO/REG-ADHOC
Locum SHO/Middle Grade Emergency Department Doctor – ALTNAGELIN (NHS, Northern Ireland)
About the Role
Locum SHO (Senior House Officer) or Middle Grade role in the Emergency Department at Altnagelvin Hospital. A locum-adhoc position with dynamic shift patterns available starting 03/07/2024.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emergency medical assessment and care for acute and urgent patients across a spectrum of acute medical and surgical conditions.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with nursing staff, junior doctors, specialists, and allied health professionals.
- Implement clinical protocols, clinical governance, and quality improvement measures following NHS best practice.
- Ensure timely and appropriate referral pathways for urgent and complex cases.
- Supervise and mentor medical trainees as applicable.
Requirements
Essential:
- Valid GMC Registration with full Licence to Practice in the UK.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- Minimum of 6 months of medical experience in a similar UK Emergency Medicine role or relevant specialty.
- Ability to adhere to rash rotational work patterns, including early starts, late finishes, night shifts, and weekends.
- Clinical skills in:
- Rapid patient assessment
- Diagnosis and initial management of acute medical/surgical conditions
- Prescription writing
- IV cannulation, drug administration, and procedural interventions
Preferred:
- Specialised experience in trauma,Haematology or ED-specific anaesthetics.
- Familiarity with Northern Ireland’s local medical systems and protocols.
Location & Work Pattern
- Hospital: Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
- Best-fit dates for required locum week (rotational contract expected): ||| Shift Timings --- | --- 03/07/2024 | 8-4X1, 16-00X2 04/07/2024 | 8-4 X3, 9-6 X1, 12-22 X1, 16-00 X3, 2-10 X1 05/07/2024 | 8-4 X3, 9-6 X1, 12-22 X1, 16-00 X3, 2-10 X1 10/07/2024 | 8-4X1, 16-00X2 11/07/2024 | 8-4 X3, 9-6 X1, 12-22 X1, 16-00 X3, 2-10 X1 12/07/2024 | 8-4 X3, 9-6 X1, 12-22 X1, 16-00 X3, 2-10 X1 17/07/2024 | 8-4 X2, 4-12 X2, 22-08 X1 18/07/2024 | 8-4 X3, 9-6 X1, 12-22 X1, 16-00 X3, 2-10 X1, 22-08 X1 19/07/2024 | 8-4 X3, 9-6 X1, 12-22 X1, 16-00 X3, 2-10 X1, 22-08 X1 24/07/2024 | 8-4 X2, 4-12 X2, 22-08 X1, 2-10 X1, 12-22 X1 25/07/2024 | 8-4 X3, 9-6 X1, 12-22 X1, 16-00 X3, 2-10 X1
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(Please note: X denotes number of shifts per night; e.g., 16-00 X3 = 3 night shifts starting 22:00)
About Direct Medics
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Compliance support includes:
- Free Accredited Training (Which operates under CPD standards)
- Documentation and day-to-day compliance for UK practice.
- Revalidation Recommendations and guidance.
What Direct Medics Offers Candidates Spread Across the Year
| Service | Worth to Candidate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 On Call Support | - | For urgent support with compliance or placement assistance. |
| Annual Appraisal | £600 per year | Assess your training and development progress. |
| Multi-Source Feedback | £200 per exercise | Comprehensive peer and stakeholder feedback |
| Revalidation Recommender | £200 per recommendation | Policy-driven recommendations for revalidation portfolios |
| Free Occupational Health | - | To ensure you’re fit for work |
| Free Enhanced DBS Check | - | Regular checks in line with your practice role. |
| Free Serology Reporting | - | Anti-body screening for Jazzed staff. |
| Priority Locum Bookings | - | Slates first, preferred chance of securing next shifts. |
| Unlimited Colleague Referral | - | Refer a colleague, get rewarded through their placements (T&Cs apply). |
| Weekly Payrop consider Negotiable | - | Minimum 6 shifts at time of payment, flexible payment choices. |
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