Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join our dynamic and expanding consultant group.
As a member of the Emergency Medicine consultant body, you would cover adult patients at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Paediatric Emergency Medicine at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) and Major Trauma across both sites at our Oxford Road campus. The opportunity to tailor a job plan to play to the strengths and particular interests of the ideal candidate may exist.
RMCH's Emergency Department has recently undergone an expansion and redevelopment while MRI has commenced Project RED as part of its expansion and regeneration with the first phase due to open in September 2024. This is an exciting period of growth; come and help us shape it!
The consultant body covers the shop‑floor from 08:00 – 00:00, seven days a week with resident consultant trauma cover from midnight to 08:00. Self‑rostering and annualised hours help balance your work commitments against a sustainable career in Emergency Medicine.
Professional Development
The departments offer a wide range of specialty and subspecialty interests with particular focus on: academia, research, major trauma, ultrasound, Paediatric Emergency Medicine, undergraduate teaching, simulation and more.
Responsibilities
* Cover adult patients at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI)
* Cover Paediatric Emergency Medicine at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH)
* Provide Major Trauma care across both sites at Oxford Road campus
* Work shift coverage 08:00-00:00, seven days a week, with resident cover between midnight-08:00
* Self‑rostering and annualised hours to support work‑life balance
Qualifications and Training
* MBChB or equivalent
* Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM)
* Completion of a minimum of 8 years post‑graduate training
* Completion of Higher Specialist Training in Emergency Medicine
Other Requirements
* Full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration) and licensed to practice
* Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for relevant CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview. Confirmation must be provided by the GMC/PMETB in writing by the day of interview.
Interpersonal Skills
* Organisational skills including an enquiring critical approach to work and excellent personal time management
* Communication skills including the ability to listen, motivate and support staff of all disciplines to have a caring approach towards patients and colleagues
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
Contact
Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Manchester Royal Infirmary - Emergency Department, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
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