Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Employer Location Darlington Salary £93,666 to £126,281 YC72 Pay Scale per annum pro rata Closing date 6 Mar 2024

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Profession , Grade Contract Type Hours You need to or to save a job. The Urgent and Emergency Care team, DMH comprises of ED, SDEC and AMU. There have been significant changes to the Front of House with the addition of Same Day Emergency Care and the agreed expansion of the medical workforce which makes us an attractive place to work for anyone who wishes to experience true team work between clinicians, managers and patients.

We believe this is an opportunity to join a dynamic & established consultant team who lead from the frontline, supported by an experienced middle grade tier and skilled nursing team, providing outstanding 24 hour care.

We are now seeking applications from Consultants in Emergency Medicine to be based at DMH. This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants who can demonstrate a track record of commitment to education.

We encourage applicants to make contact with us to explore the role. We welcome discussion about your development and any opportunities we can create within the remit of the post. We welcome applicants with a special interest and will support this wherever possible, in line with our aim to become Employer of Choice. There will also be consideration for Temporary Additional PAs (TAPAs)

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the advertised post will be as follows:

To provide Emergency Medicine services in Darlington Memorial Hospital. The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive clinical service together with consultant colleagues. The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge. The Consultant will be responsible in conjunction with colleagues for planning future developments of these services.

Specific clinical areas include:

Supervision of and assistance to junior and middle grade medical staff and Emergency Nurse Practitioners.

To act as Team Leader in the resuscitation of seriously traumatised patients and those with critical illness.

To conduct review clinics.

To provide a Consultant presence daily (job plans currently under review)

Give advice over the telephone or attend the department as required, when on call on a 1 in 8 basis.

Participate in the senior doctor rota performing clinical duties and acting as medical co-ordinator.

Assist in the smooth integration of the Emergency Department and acute services.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description
Job responsibilities

In addition to the main duties listed above if the appointee has trained in Paediatric Emergency Medicine they would be involved in the future development of a front of house Paediatric service.

The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive clinical service to consultant colleagues in clinical disciplines in the Hospital and to General Practitioners. Involvement in strategic service planning will be expected, as will exchange of information needed to ensure effective service delivery.

For management purposes and use of resources the post holders will be accountable to the Care Group Clinical Director and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

The appointee will participate in the Emergency Medicine on-call rota as part of a team of consultants.

The appointee will be expected to provide cover when colleagues are on annual and study/professional leave.

Research activities which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available following successful application to the local research and development committee.

Administrative duties the post holder will have continuing responsibility at all times for the care of patients in his/her charge and for contributing in the smooth running of the service. The post holders will also be expected to share the administrative duties with the other consultants including attendance at Care Group and Departmental meetings, etc.

The post holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior staff to ensure standards of care are maintained. Development of individuals and of teams is part of the consultant role.

The appointee will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.

CPD - the post holder is responsible for ensuring that they meet the College requirements for CPD.

It is expected that the appointees will actively and regularly participate in Clinical Audit. Evaluation of the departments performance against agreed measures will take place.

The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.

If the post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against the Trust they will be expected to provide, free of a charge, an opinion and statement of facts on the case.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

To share with colleagues, responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department.

Teaching and training of intermediate and, junior medical staff, nursing staff, medical students and paramedic staff

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.

To have responsibility for, and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

The new appointee will be expected to join the consultant body in leading by example, managing the sickest patients, engaging with the juniors to ensure safe and timely management and working with the nursing staff to ensure adequate patient flow.

The appointees will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trusts clinical governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, clinical guidelines/pathways, and professional development, appraisal and risk management.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
MB ChB or equivalent, FRCEM or equivalent PMETB Approval Successful completion of at least two of ALS/ ATLS, A/EPLS Desirable
Postgraduate qualification, Paediatrics (especially Paediatric Emergency Medicine), Geriatric Medicine or General Practice Certificate of medical education or equivalent Successful completion of instructor course Experience
Essential
Experience in Emergenc

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