Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the care of patients in the Emergency Department(ED). He/she will have direct responsibility for the management of patients. There is 08:00 to 00:00 Emergency Medicine Consultant presence at both departments, and additional night cover from Friday to Monday at Northwick Park Hospital. Outside these hours one of the middle grade doctors is designated to undertake the ‘lead role’ and works in close liaison with the nurse co-ordinator to ensure the department runs efficiently.
The job will involve 6-9 months working as a junior registrar not leading the department, during which the doctor will be expected to attend our in-house leadership training program and become senior ED decision makers. Following a maximum of 12 months in the post, the post holder will be expected to be a departmental leader (including at night) and would have the opportunity enter the CESR training program, subject to selection via a local faculty group meeting.
In addition to main shop-floor duties the successful candidate will also participate in the care of patients in the Clinical Decision Unit, incorporating Same Day Emergency care (SDEC).
The wide range of clinical interfaces provides a stimulating and rewarding experience for the clinician with ample opportunity for training.
Please see attached job description for this vacancy for more information on the requirements of this role.
Person specification
GMC Registration
Essential criteria
1. Achieved
Desirable criteria
2. Emergency Medicine experience at senior level
MRCEM
Essential criteria
3. Achieved