Locally Employed Doctor - ST3 POCUS Fellowship - Fixed Term 12 months
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to be the inaugural Fellow in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust.
The primary outcome of this 1 year post will be to:
- Achieve accreditation in Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care (FUSIC) Heart.
- Achieve accreditation in other FUSIC/FAMUS modules.
This modular syllabus will allow a motivated doctor to become competent in Thoracic, Abdominal, Vascular Access and peripheral venous ultrasound at the bedside.
Protected time will be given for POCUS skills and service development.
Study leave funding will be authorised for FUSIC courses if not already complete.
A highly motivated candidate will be supported to further develop their POCUS practice e.g. BSE Level 1 Echocardiography, this could include time in Cardiovascular and Radiology departments.
- Assist in the development of POCUS practice at York and Scarborough, this would include the opportunity to assist in the organisation and delivery of a POCUS Course and a monthly POCUS Review and Education meeting.
- Develop a Quality Improvement project in POCUS.
- Seek opportunities for poster presentation or publication in POCUS.
- Gain further experience in Critical Care skills in a progressive and dynamic department.
This post will be ideal for those who have completed their initial specialty examinations i.e. Primary FRCA, MCEM, FFICM or MRCP and have some previous experience with ultrasound, however all candidates will be considered. Must have ICM experience to at least stage 1.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
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