Overview
NHS Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine. To ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care to patients within the trust and to contribute to the further development of the Emergency Medicine service. To provide support and leadership to the Emergency Department nursing and medical staff.
The appointed consultant would be expected to contribute to the on-going service improvement programme developing:
* Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT)
* Cost Improvement programme (CIP)
* Implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary
We also encourage consultants to apply for fellowship of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, to which we are an affiliated member.
Provide senior clinician services to the Emergency Department as per job plan or as agreed within the Trust, and as required when on call.
Provide clinical leadership to the department when undertaking clinical care, taking lead clinical responsibility as rostered on a day to day basis. Facilitate safe and effective clinical care.
Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals.
To act as clinical/educational supervisor to locally employed doctors and doctors in training programmes of a variety of grades and experience as appropriate.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To provide leadership and support for the effective development of the service.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
To further develop clinical protocols, guidelines, and concise care bundles.
To carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care.
For a Full-time Contract, the Job Plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for part time post) as:
* 8.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care
* 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs)
The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be adjusted when service demands require.
If an applicant is unable to work full-time, modification of the job content will be discussed with the Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues.
We are King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, and we are committed to equality of opportunity and a supportive working environment.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Emergency and Relief Services
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