There are three main clinical elements and three supporting professional activity elements to the post of Consultant in Emergency Medicine, namely:
Element 1: Consultant in Charge of the ED
Element 2: ED Consultant (not acting as EPiC)
Element 3: On-Call
Working for our organisation
Kingston Hospital is a busy, flourishing District General Hospital with approximately 450 beds. The Emergency Department (ED) opened in December 2001 and now sees approximately 125,000 patients per year, with a varied and diverse case mix. The hospital supports around 320,000 people in the surrounding area, including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney, and East Elmbridge. The Department has had significant capital investment over the last 10 years, including a six-bed Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU), expansion of the Resuscitation area from 5 to 7 cubicles, a new collocated Urgent Treatment Centre, expansion of the Majors area from 16 to 20 cubicles, a mental health assessment unit, a co-located SDEC, and new Consultant Office space.
The Division, Executive Team, and the current ED Consultant body are committed to transforming urgent and emergency care services in the hospital. We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual to join us and help shape and drive the provision of outstanding emergency care.
Shortlisting: You will only be contacted via email/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure you check your Trac-registered email regularly.
DBS: Kingston Hospital NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse. If this role involves access to children or vulnerable adults, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. All employees share the responsibility for safeguarding and must be aware of their duties.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers excellent opportunities for career growth across hospital and community settings in south London. Whether building new skills or advancing your experience, we provide an environment to support your professional development. Our colleagues work in people's homes, community clinics, and hospitals, offering a broad range of expertise.
Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of its kind in London to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the CQC for overall quality and leadership. We aim to provide the best care for our patients and support our staff to be their best. We have received numerous awards from HSJ and Nursing Times for staff support across services.
We are proud of our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the 'Best in London' by women surveyed by the CQC, attracting patients from across the region.
Our Trust values include:
* Compassionate: Providing care with kindness, understanding, and empathy.
* Inclusive: Embracing diversity and respecting contributions from all individuals.
* Collaborative: Fostering teamwork and partnerships to deliver the best outcomes.
* Inspiring: Committing to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.
For applicants without prior NHS experience at the same pay band or higher, the salary will start at the lower end of the advertised range.
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