Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (Full Shift)
- Job ref
- 381-ME-7118534-A
- Employer
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- SWB NHS Trust-MMUH
- Town
- Smethwick
- Salary
- £61,825 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Point Of Care Ultrasound Fellow - Acute Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.
Job overview
Do not miss this unique opportunity to become our third POCUS Fellow in Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and work alongside a forward thinking Acute Medical Team who are now taking POCUS out in the community.
This post as Point Of Care ultrasound (POCUS) Fellow is unique opportunity to develop your skills and acquire experience and accreditation within POCUS.
Main duties of the job
You will be mentored and supervised by Dr Sarb Clare MBE- a national leader in POCUS and will have your own Butterfly IQ to achieve your logbook numbers and accreditation. You will achieve accreditation in FAMUS/FUSIC and RCR level 1 Thoracic US within the time of your appointment.
The role will be a 50:50 role where 50% will be contributing to the acute medical work which will enable use of your POCUS skills. You will have the opportunity to get involved in training and education, research as well as quality improvement projects. You will also be involved in our move to our new acute hospital the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
Working for our organisation
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please contact Dr Sarb Clare on [email protected] or 0121 507 6465 for any enquiries and interest in this role or Dr Farah Idrees our current POCUS fellow.
Visit www.Generalistultrasound.com for more information
Person specification
Qualifications:
Essential criteria
- • Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
- • MRCP
- • ALS
Desirable criteria
- • Experience/Qualification in POCUS
- • Evidence of Research
- • Evidence of Quality Improvement
- • Evidence of teaching
Clinical Experience:
Essential criteria
- • Extensive full time training and experience at ST1/2 or higher grade or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- • Recent experience in acute Medical Take
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
- • Experience of conducting clinical audit
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- • Full GMC Registration and licence to practise
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr N Rajaiah
- Job title
- Specialty Lead and Consultant in Acute Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 554 3801
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