Consultant in Emergency Medicine

The appointed Consultant will be clinically responsible for:Consultant sign off for RCEM designated conditions.Provide senior clinical input in to complex / serious cases in ED.Risk management and addressing capacity issues in the department by liaising with the management team and follow policies to mobilise other specialty teams.Lead role to arrange safe disposition of patients in ED for a longer than desired period of time.When faced with an exit block in the department, the Emergency Department consultant will try to mitigate the effects in ED whilst solutions are sought within the hospital to improve flow.Follow Roles and Responsibilities delineated by the department to facilitate working in different areas on EDAll consultants are expected to participate in the oncall rota.The post-holder will be expected to be committed to the concept of lifelong learning and produce and maintain a Personal Development Plan and Job Plan in agreement with the Clinical Director.Main duties of the jobThe Emergency Care Centre comprises of different areas and a dedicated x-ray facility.These areas are as follows:Adult Majors 1 Assessment Area - 16 cubiclesAdult Majors 2 Assessment Area (for ambulant patients) - 10 cubiclesClinical Decisions Area - 6 beds and a seated areaAn Urgent Care Centre at Wigan and LeighSeparate areas for ambulance and walk in triageWorking for our organisationChoose Well – Choose WWLWrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.On-CallPlease note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on‑call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.The role could require you to work across all areas in the Trust.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo maintain the highest clinical standards in emergency medicineAdheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progressionDemonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical PracticeProvides safe and effective care for critically ill patients for all ages with specialist help and guidanceTo lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patientsEvaluates and instigates initial management of safeguarding concernsPerson specificationQualificationsFull registration with the General Medical CouncilFellow of the Royal College of Emergency MedicineTraining & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCTEntry onto the Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of CCT date at interviewATLS / ETC, APLS, ALS ProviderUltrasound trainedATLS / ETC, APLS, ALS instructorExperience and AchievementsBroad experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK including Paediatric EMExperience of postgraduate and undergraduate teachingEvidence of having undertaken audit work that has brought about changeEvidence of having undertaken original researchEvidence of personal practice in all areas described by RCEM curriculum role as Consultant and all its implied responsibility for clinical management tasksExperience of using evidence base to support decision makingExperience of conducting clinical auditExperience in demonstrating clinical procedures / techniques to other healthcare professionalsAdvanced Airway Management trainedExperience of managing an Emergency Department in the last 3 yearsExperience as Clinical Team LeaderSkillsAbility to lead and work as part of multidisciplinary teamGood written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and all levels of staff.Flexible attitude, polite and professional mannerAbility to manage conflicting & unpredictable demandsCompetent to work under pressureAbility to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplinesAbility to manage and lead clinical team.Competent in basic information technology.Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctorsEnhanced IT skillsFormal training in managementPublished research in peer reviewed journalKnowledgeAbility to design and deliver talks / lectures / workshops effectivelyCommitment to continuing medical education and developmentUnderstanding of research methodology and its use in clinical practiceUnderstanding of the Clinical Governance processFormal training in TeachingUnderstanding of NHS resources & resource management.AdditionalSpeak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitationOur Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.Using AI when writing job applicationsIf you choose to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist in writing your application, it’s essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement to reflect the skills and experience to match your job application. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as it could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process. Please refer to the attached "Applying for a role in the NHS guidance" for further information regarding the use of AI.The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.Guidance on Completing Your ApplicationApplications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible.On-CallPlease note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou 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.Name Daniel Williams-Whitehouse Job title HR Medicine Recruitment Lead Email address daniel.whitehouse@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number 07786 521831 Additional informationStrictly no recruitment agencies to contactIf you have problems applying, contactAddress Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustTelephone daniel.whitehouse@wwl.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr