Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

3 months ago


Carshalton, United Kingdom Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Applicants should be creative thinkers dedicated to moving the specialty of Emergency Medicine forward as the appointee is expected to contribute to the design of future services.

Our departments are vibrant and friendly. We are looking for colleagues to join our diverse team.

Applicants who have specialist interests such as Paediatric EM, Research or Ambulatory & Observational medicine are very welcome.

We have an excellent reputation as an ED which is committed to the development, education and training of Drs, Nurses and Allied Health Professions.

We host EM, ACCS, GPVTS & F2/1 trainees. In addition, we are also a training site Medical Students from St George's and Imperial Medical Schools as well as Physician Associate students.

Main duties of the job

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

To at all times, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction). To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.

About us

The Emergency Medicine service is part of the Medicine Division which also includes the acute medical assessment hubs, Ambulatory care units, medical wards and specialty outpatients. Both EDs are currently developing a combined Same Day Emergency Care service at the front door of the department combining medicine and emergency medicine pathways - this is an innovative project that will be continuing for several months.

We are also one of the pilot sites for NHS 111 direct booking and streaming and re-direction process

Job description

Job responsibilities

Alongside above main priorities responsibilities also include:

Teaching, Training and supervision of junior Drs

Management & Governance

Various clinical shifts at both Epsom & St Helier sites covering 8am to 2245 7/7

On call

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Put the patient firstby being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT Appropriate higher medical qualification MRCP/MRCS or equivalent ALS, ATLS and APLS/EPLS provider status

Desirable

MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research FCEM Instructor status in ALS, ATLS and/or APLS/EPLS

Clinical Experience

Essential

High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty Experience in care of the full range of acutely ill and injured patients of all ages. Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD)

Desirable

Sub-specialist interest in an area related to Emergency medicne in paediatric EM, Intensive care or trauma.

Management & Administrative Ex

Essential

Audit/Research Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT Supervision of post graduate trainees Personal time management skills Clinical Governance Ability to organise in patient and out patient waiting lists

Desirable

Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development Experience of managing budgets and staff Qualification in management Experience of change management

Teaching Experience

Essential

Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Commitment to teach doctors in training, therapy staff, nurses and medical students

Desirable

Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates Experience of supervising junior doctors Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research Qualification in teaching

Research Experience

Essential

Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Commitment to evidence based medicine

Desirable

Publications in peer review journals Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians

Language

Essential

Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service

Desirable

Leadership qualities Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships

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