Consultant in Emergency Medicine

2 weeks ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Emergency Medicine (2 Posts)

10 PAs

Fixed Term for 12 months (x2)

Applications are invited for the position of Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Site).

These roles are pivotal to the delivery and expansion of high-quality care at Royal Liverpool Hospital and are a rare opportunity for inspiring individuals to be instrumental in shaping the future of our posts form one of a team of 20 Consultants in Emergency Medicine and attracts 10 programmed activities per week. There may be the opportunity to increase this by negotiation and any special interests will be registration with licence to practice and eligibility for specialist register in Emergency Medicine within 6 months of interview is essential.

Main duties of the job

Specific duties of the role include:

Reception, resuscitation, diagnosis and initial treatment of all emergencies as appropriate. Referral of patients to other specialities, transfer of patients for admission to assessment units, to other hospitals within or outside the Trust, referral as outpatient or back to the community. Provide high quality consultant delivered care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients. Be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring that the Clinical Quality Indicators to deliver safe quality and performance are delivered and sustained. Work in conjunction with the nurse co-ordinator and medical and surgical colleagues to ensure that there is effective and timely communication between the clinical team; timely intervention and safe care to maintain optimal patient flow. When colleagues are absent alternative clinical duties may be arranged to provide appropriate cover. Provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level and supervise and train the junior and speciality doctors in Emergency Medicine; advanced nurse practitioners and emergency nurse practitioners.

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About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Plan & Timetable

Week

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1

8-13

12-17 SpA

17-23

Off

8-13

13-18 SpA

9-13 admin

13-18

Off

Off

2

8-13 SpA

18-02

Off

9-13 SpA

13-18

8-13

13-17 admin

Off

Off

3

8-13

12-17 SpA

17-23

Off

8-13

13-18 SpA

8-13

13-17

8-16 or 10-18 or 18-02

8-16 or 10-18 or 18-02

4

Off

13-18 SpA

Off

8-13 (off if post 18-02 weekend)

13-18 SpA

9-13 admin

13-18

Off

Off

5

8-13 SpA

18-02

Off

8-13 SpA

13-18

8-13

13-17 admin

Off

Off

10PAs job plan with SpA session per week and 1PA admin DCC per week and for shopfloor DCC.

Over the 5-week period- SpAs; 5 PAs admin DCC; 32 PAs shopfloor DCC. On-call Summary

Rota Name

Location

Weekday Freq

Weekend Freq

Category

Supplement

PAs

On-call rota

Liverpool Hospital Trust

7

5

A

5%

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

o MB ChB (or equivalent). o MBBS (or equivalent). o FCEM or equivalent. o APLS/ATLS/ALS provider. o CCT Holder. o (Or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview.

Desirable

ETC provider Instructor status.

Registration

Essential

Full registration with the GMC and license to practice. o Eligible for specialist register in Emergency Medicine within 6 months of interview.

Clinical Experience

Essential

Clinical experience and training equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Emergency Medicine. o Evidence of continuing medical education. o Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of all emergency department presentations. o Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Desirable

Level 1 or above training and experience in ultrasound scanning.

Teaching & Training Experience

Essential

Evidence of teaching Medical students, junior doctors, and or Advanced/Emergency Nurse Practitioners. o Commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. o Extensive experience and interest in teaching.

Desirable

Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes. Experience in training in simulation events. Relevant recognised teaching qualification. Level 1 trainer in ultrasound scanning.

Clinical Governance Experience

Essential

Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance. o Awareness of Clinical Governance and its importance in the management of the emergency department. o Understanding and knowledge of the CQC five areas of care and its relevance to clinical governance.

Desirable

Able to arrange clinical governance events and monitor there effectiveness.

Management Experience

Essential

Willingness to participate in management activities. o Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS. o Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. o Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives. o Ability to take a whole systems approach to Emergency Department working. o Ability to organise and prioritise workload.

Desirable

Evidence of management training. Experience of managing change.

Audit Experience

Essential

o Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit. o Publication of audit results.

Desirable

Publication of audit results

Research Experience

Essential

o Understanding principles of research. o Proven track record in research. o Publication of research.

Desirable

Success in obtaining funding for research.

IT Skills

Essential

o Ability to use Microsoft Office packages, Word, Excel, Access & Powerpoint. o Ability to use patient information systems.

Personal Attributes

Essential

o Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure. o Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities. o Ability to work as part of a multi professional team o Flexible approach.

Desirable

Motivated to develop new services.

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