Main area Consultant ED Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent: Non-resident on-call requirement Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (1:5 Weekends) Job ref 388-7801384-M&D
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £109,725 - £145,478 pa pro rota Salary period Yearly Closing 16/04/2026 23:59
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has recently become one of the first vertically integrated health and care organisations in the country. T he development of an Integrated Care Organisation, (ICO) through the acquisition of Torbay and Southern Devon Health and Care NHS Trust by South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has now taken place and is one of the major enablers in the transformation of services and developing a new approach to health and social care. The Trust runs Torbay Hospital as well as Community Hospitals and hubs across Devon, we employ approximately 6,000 staff. We will develop and redesign services that meet the needs of our local population and that are coordinated and integrated in ways that benefit service users. We will develop services that are responsive and flexible and link, without break, with services of our partner organisations such as primary care and mental health services. Opportunities to be part of designing and delivering innovative new services in Torbay and South Devon, including more integrated and streamlined care pathways for patients is available to all current and newly appointed staff.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties will be shared with present Consultants and will include all responsibilities normally expected in any major Emergency Department in the UK. The appointee will ensure that there is efficient and effective reception, resuscitation, diagnosis and management of all emergencies attending the department. Emergency patients are promptly assessed, and early decisions are made as to whether to admit to inpatient beds, operating theatres or specialist units, and to other hospitals when necessary, or to arrange early discharge. The appointee will ensure that there is good liaison with other specialities to provide the highest standard of care to patients attending the department. Patients requiring follow-up are referred to the appropriate outpatient clinic or to the care of their GP and that their discharge information keeps their GP informed of the outcome of Emergency attendances.
* Whilst they are on duty they maintain an overview of the flow of emergency patients through the Directorate.
* Work pro-actively with the re-enablement team (physio, OT and social worker) within the Directorate to safely manage the early discharge of Emergency patients from the Emergency department.
* Provide excellent training environment is maintained for all clinical staff.
* It is expected that the post holder will undertake routine daily clinical work alongside the junior medical staff, in order to monitor, audit and improve standards of care of patients attending the department.
Torbay, often described as the “English Riviera”, has 22 miles of coastline around Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, affording opportunities for sailing and water sports, is located 15 miles from Dartmoor’s breath-taking moorland, with easy access to Exeter, Plymouth and the M5.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical duties will be shared with the present Consultants and will include all responsibilities normally expected in any major Emergency Department in the UK. The appointee will ensure that there is efficient and effective reception, resuscitation, diagnosis and management of all emergencies attending the department and will ensure:
* Emergency patients are promptly assessed and early decisions are made as to whether to admit to inpatient beds, operating theatres or specialist units, and to other hospitals when necessary, or to arrange early discharge. The appointee will ensure that there is good liaison with other specialities to provide the highest standard of care to patients attending the department.
* That the ED Rapid Assessment team is fully staffed with senior doctor presence from 08:00-22:00 7 days a week.
* That patients requiring follow-up are referred to the appropriate outpatient clinic or to the care of their General Practitioner and that their discharge information keeps their General Practitioner informed of the outcome of Emergency attendances.
* That whilst they are on duty they maintain an overview of the flow of emergency patients through the Directorate.
* That they work pro-actively with the re-enablement team (physio, OT and social worker) within the Directorate to safely manage the early discharge of Emergency patients from the Emergency department.
* That an excellent training environment is maintained for all clinical staff.
It is expected that the post holder will undertake routine daily clinical work alongside the junior medical staff, to monitor, audit and improve standards of care of patients attending the department. Other responsibilities include:
Junior Staff:Recruitment, appointment and educational supervision including educational contracts, regular appraisal, organisation of study leave, annual leave and rotas.
Budget: Co-operate with the Deputy Medical Director and Divisional General Manager on budget issues.
Communication: This will include the responsibility for and arrangement of communication and liaison with all other medical and service departments within the Trust as well as other Trusts.
Teaching: To have an active role in the junior doctor training programme.
WEEKLY TIMETABLE / JOB PLAN
Consultants work 10 PAs split 7.5 DCC and 2.5 SPAs. Job plan allocations and detail are as set out in the recommendations of the BMA and the RCEM.
ON-CALL COMMITMENTS
When on call, the Emergency Consultants are responsible for the patients within the department. The Consultant on call will be expected to return for any Trauma calls and to respond to the needs of the medical team as required. With the appointment of the
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration
* CCT or CESR specialist registration
* Graduate of UK medical school
* ATLS/APLS/ALS
* Other degrees
* At least three years in higher training in Emergency Medicine
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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