The appointee will be based at Darent Valley Hospital. The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the department. He / she may be asked to cover lists in QMH Sidcup as a part of the job plan. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and the running of his/her clinical department.
For purposes of management and use of resources he/she will be accountable to the Clinical Director of the Critical Care Directorate working closely with the General Manager and he/she will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated. Participate actively and at times take a lead in research and clinical audit projects, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties. The appointee will be responsible for the professional supervision, management of resident doctorsand participate in their appointment with other Consultants. The appointee will be expected to participate in postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.
The department pridesitself in providing high quality training and trainee support including exam preparation is an important part of the consultant role. He/she will be expected to co-operate in the present agreed framework of the directorate management structure arrangements. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergenciesand unforeseen circumstances. All consultants have a duty in maintaining patient safety.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that he/she meets the national requirements for CPD, both internal and external. The Consultant will be required to assist management and its agents during investigations into claims alleging medical negligence and, where requested, to provide related factual statements. Thisincludes Coroners inquests.