ED Consultant

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Emergency Medicine who’s looking for a new challenge, wants to make their mark, and make a positive difference to an NHS Trust based in the Southeast England you’d be joining an NHS Trust committed to clinical education and cutting-edge research, the Hospital is offering an outstanding development Program for the right candidate.

The Trust is committed to the development and progression of all its doctors. The Emergency Department will support and encourage the Doctors in their education and training although this is not a training post. In return the Department expects the post holder to adhere to the Trust’s values, policies, and internal professional standards at all times to ensure patient safety and smooth running of the department.

The candidates will join the Trusts existing team of 8 Consultants along with several SAS Doctors, Junior Doctors, Advanced nurse practitioners, ENPs and Physicians’ associates. These new posts, following a recent successful business case, are to increase the Consultant cover within the Emergency Department and be able to drive and deliver excellence in line with the Hospitals vision for future. Each successful candidate is expected to work 10 programmed activities per week.

Main Responsibilities

To provide Departmental Leadership acting as the senior in charge, including direction and supervision of other doctors and nurses and the provision of clinical advice and microteaching.

To advise and decide on investigations appropriate to a given situation and in assessing the significance of results.

To work with the shift-coordinator and site team to ensure the safe and smooth running of the Department.

To see, treat and discharge or refer ED patients as appropriate.

To run all Trauma and Cardiac Arrest Calls, or directly supervise a junior clinician running the call for Educational purposes.

To liaise with the Site Manager, CSG Lead, Head of Nursing, General Manager, on-call Executive/Manager and/or Consultants from other departments as necessary to raise awareness of risks to the department, and to work together to mitigate clinical risk, especially during periods of high patient volume or acuity.

To be responsible for the running of the Clinical Decision Unit.

To actively participate in the Clinical governance and patient safety & quality (PS&Q) activities.

To take part in or lead appropriate research/quality improvement projects.

To support the teaching, training, and development of junior medical, nursing and allied health professional staff.

The Ideal Candidate

MBBS or equivalent

MRCEM or equivalent

MRCP, MRCS

Full GMC registration and hold a current licence to practise.

Entry on GMC Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine or eligibility for specialist registration in Emergency Medicine within 6 months from the time of the interview

ALS provider (certified) or equivalent

A minimum of 4 years post registration (or equivalent) experience with at least 1 year in emergency medicine.

Competent in initial management and resuscitation of all emergencies

Ability to lead trauma and cardiac arrest Teams

Clinical assessment, decision making and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage the Emergency Department and to supervise junior doctors

Excellent Communication skills – and written, good record keeping

Ability to work effectively with multi-professional teams and to gain the confidence of colleagues

Demonstrates understanding of the principles of Audit, Quality improvement and Evidence based medicine

Committed, punctual and reliable, Resilient, and able to adopt to demands, Keen to learn and to progress