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.
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
Valid Life Support Courses
Essential criteria
4. ATLS/ETC
5. ALS
6. EPALS/APALS