Overview
The advertised post is for a part time consultant in Emergency Medicine (5PA), based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Gateshead. These posts will consolidate the Consultant presence in the Emergency Care Centre (ECC), which opened in February 2015. The successful candidates will work as part of a team with the existing twelve Emergency Medicine Consultants and one Specialist Doctor. Applications from candidates with sub-specialist interests or qualifications are very much encouraged.
Job Description
Job responsibilities include:
* ED floor cover with direct supervision of the delivery of emergency care to patients presenting to the ED; support of the ECC streaming process; close partnership with the ED nurse coordinator to facilitate smooth ED patient flow; direct supervision of junior doctors and practitioners.
* EM ward round activity with review of patients admitted under the ED team, including patients with head and chest trauma not requiring care in a major trauma centre.
* Weekday ED clinic assesses/reviews patients with conditions such as soft tissue injuries, burns, head injuries and chest injuries.
* Dedicated clinical radiology review sessions to support filing and actioning of imaging results/reports.
* On-call commitments are non-resident, based on the ability to return to the department within 30 minutes.
There are opportunities for the appointed consultant to develop a specialist interest to complement the department and Trust.
Person Specification
Essential
* Full GMC Registration, with licence to practise, or eligible for full GMC registration
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine, or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training at time of interview
* FRCEM or equivalent
* ALS, APLS, ATLS provider status or equivalent
Desirable
* ALS, APLS, ATLS Instructor
* MIMMS, EMSB
* CEM Core ultrasound skills
Experience
Essential
* Significant Experience in Emergency Medicine
* Involvement in clinical audit and quality improvement
* Experience in teaching and supervision of junior colleagues and medical students
Desirable
* Educational supervision experience or training
* Published research/publication in journals
* Presentations at regional, national or international EM meetings
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
* Ability to assess and treat the full spectrum of acutely ill or injured adult and paediatric patients
* Ability to manage and co-ordinate the Emergency Department
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Meet the requirements of the GMC\'s Good Medical Practice
Desirable
* Evidence of management/organisation of unscheduled care systems
* IT skills
* Organisation skills
Disposition
* Commitment to teaching and continuing education
* Commitment to clinical development of emergency pathways
* Ability to work closely with the current consultants and senior nurses
* Ability to work cooperatively with others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure will be sought to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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