Specialty Doctor

Job summary

Specialty Doctor - Accident & Emergency 10PA's - permanent

Are you: Looking to work in an energetic and welcoming Emergency Department in one of the most multicultural and energetic cities in the country and getting to explore your special interest at the same time?

Then look no further as this is the perfect job for you

We are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic and motivated Emergency Department to start ASAP.

Working in the ED with direct shop floor supervision from our 11 consultants. The post offers protected weekly departmental teaching and benefits from educational supervision by a consultant as well as many other educational opportunities on shift.

The culture and behaviours in ED are well known to be grounded firmly on the principle that the workforce is the single most valuable asset. This is demonstrated on a continuous basis by attitudes and behaviours which are supportive, helpful, non - blaming and friendly. The team approach is completely embedded in the department and all staff are wholly focused on providing a fast and effective patient service.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities, flexible working, training and continuous professional development for all our staff. The Trust is committed to Improving Working Lives of its staff and supports a range of policies and procedures which aim to improve the work life balance of its employees.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide clinical, administrative, supervisory, educational and training support for the day-to-day functioning of the department. The purpose of the post is to ensure that the highest quality of care is provided to each individual patient who attends the Emergency Department. The prime responsibility of the post holder will be clinical cover of the shop floor. A full shift system is operational to cover the department on a 24-hour basis. The post holder will be expected to participate fully in this rota. Further duties include the provision of GP letters within 24 hours of the patient presenting in the department, teaching, participation in Medical Audit and designated management commitments as agreed with the Clinical Supervisor.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

Safety Care Respect Communication Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties of the post The post holder will be clinically and educationally responsible to the Consultants in Emergency post holder will support the Emergency Department in:Ensuring the effective organisation of the reception, resuscitation, diagnosis and emergency treatment of all patients presenting to the Emergency appropriate discharge of patients to a specialist unit within the hospital and other hospitals in the area, General Practitioner or back to the direct clinical supervision and training of the Emergency Department Junior Medical staff and Emergency Nurse Practitioners working in the Emergency Department as well as the organisation and delegation of clinical readiness of the department to implement at any time the Major Incident post holder will contribute to the periodic reviews and verifications of these monitoring of the quality of service given by the Emergency Department, which includes clinical participation at various committees and working groups. Participation in development of emergency treatment protocols.Professional supervision under Consultant guidance aiming to encourage the development of all doctors within Emergency Medicine.

Contributing to the provision of reports for the Coroner, Police Statements and for Complaints management adhering to time frames. Demonstrating an involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit.Contributing to collaborating with Emergency colleagues.Ensuring own practice is up to date. This will include taking responsibility for own clinical professional development and participation in the Trust wide appraisal system.Complying with data protection.Complying with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures

Job Plan Hours of duty are 10 Programmed Activities and involves provision of a full shift system during the 24-hour period 7 days a will be no on-call responsibility. Experience required The candidate will be expected to have at least 3 years experience post full registration with experience in Emergency Medicine.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

MBBS or equivalent FRCS, MRCS or equivalent qualification Full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practise with the General Medical Council

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Broadly based Medical, Surgical & EM experience Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news Knowledge and participation in CPD Knowledge of UK hospital systems Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes Understanding of the current structure of the National Health Service Clinical Governance principles Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies relevant to the role setting and scope. Knowledge of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as mental capacity and deprivation of liberty Knowledge of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician.

SKILLS

Essential

Ability to make decisions at consultant level Critically appraises performance of self, colleagues or peers and systems to enhance performance. Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients. Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of consultant. Ability to inspire, lead and motivate team. Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team, as well as independently Understanding of the principles of audit Certification in ALS

Desirable

Certification in ATLS, APLS.

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