Overview
Our Emergency Medicine department staff pride themselves on providing a high quality "shop floor" clinical presence, together with high standards of education, training, research and audit. The post holder will work in close co-operation with nursing, managerial, and medical colleagues to provide high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. This post will be to cover all areas of Urgent and Emergency Care.
Responsibilities
* To see patients attending the Emergency Department, making primary diagnosis and initiating emergency treatment. This will be at middle-grade level within the department.
* To participate in a 24-hour full shift rota.
* To provide a first-class clinical service to our patients.
* To provide sufficient information to colleagues during handover to ensure consistency of care and clinical safety.
* To supervise and teach junior clinical staff including carrying out workplace-based assessments (WPBAs).
* To develop professionally and take part in all services development.
* To engage in personal development and appraisal process – required to achieve revalidation with GMC.
* To work ad hoc duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with colleagues both senior and junior.
* To adhere strictly to antimicrobial prescribing policy.
* To treat patients and colleagues with care and compassion.
Professional development and appraisal
Within the working week, 1 Programme Activity of paid time is set aside for personal professional development and other supporting professional activities as directed, from time to time, by the clinical director of emergency medicine.
About us and working culture
Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are committed to making staff feel appreciated, supported and included in the Trust's successes. Our mission is to be an outstanding place to work providing the very best care for our patients and excellent career opportunities for our staff. Everything we do is guided by our core values and behaviours, identified by our staff and embedded throughout the organisation.
We are flexible-working friendly and welcome discussions about how to accommodate flexible working arrangements to suit the service and the individual.
The Trust is a great place to work, stay, develop a career and enjoy a healthy work life balance. We are part of GSTT Healthcare Alliance, offering opportunities to develop across numerous specialties.
Locations and case mix
The Trust provides services at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital, for a local population of over 500,000 people. We continuously look at best practice models to enhance and improve the services we offer.
Equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve and to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
Important information
If you are considering applying for a role, note that NHS employees may have contact with vulnerable service users. In line with government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it is a condition of employment to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or medically exempt). Your vaccination status will be obtained during the recruitment process.
Practical details
Parking: car parking permits are allocated subject to eligibility criteria and space availability. Smoking policy: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is smoke free. The NHS aims to support flexible working to fit staff and service needs.
Closing notes
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated to aid efficient processing of applications. If you have not heard within 21 days of the closing date, you may assume you have not been shortlisted.
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