Job summary
Applicants should be creative thinkers dedicated to moving the specialty of Emergency Medicine forward as the appointee is expected to contribute to the design of future services.
Our departments are vibrant and friendly. We are looking for colleagues to join our diverse team.
Applicants who have specialist interests such as Paediatric EM, Research or Ambulatory & Observational medicine are very welcome.
We have an excellent reputation as an ED which is committed to the development, education and training of Drs, Nurses and Allied Health Professions.
We host EM, ACCS, GPVTS & F2/1 trainees. In addition, we are also a training site Medical Students from St George's and Imperial Medical Schools as well as Physician Associate students.
Main duties of the job
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
1. To at all times, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
6. To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
About us
The Emergency Medicine service is part of the Medicine Division which also includes the acute medical assessment hubs, Ambulatory care units, medical wards and specialty outpatients. Both EDs are currently developing a combined Same Day Emergency Care service at the front door of the department combining medicine and emergency medicine pathways - this is an innovative project that will be continuing for several months.
We are also one of the pilot sites for NHS 111 direct booking and streaming and re-direction process
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside above main priorities responsibilities also include:
Teaching, Training and supervision of junior Drs
Management & Governance
Various clinical shifts at both Epsom & St Helier sites covering 8am to 2245 7/7
On call
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
8. Put the patient firstby being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
9. Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
10. Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
11. Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Qualifications and Training
Essential
12. Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
13. Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT
14. Appropriate higher medical qualification MRCP/MRCS or equivalent
15. ALS, ATLS and APLS/EPLS provider status
Desirable
16. MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
17. FCEM
18. Instructor status in ALS, ATLS and/or APLS/EPLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
19. High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
20. Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
21. Experience in care of the full range of acutely ill and injured patients of all ages.
22. Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD)
Desirable
23. Sub-specialist interest in an area related to Emergency medicne in paediatric EM, Intensive care or trauma.
Management & Administrative Ex
Essential
24. Audit/Research
25. Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT
26. Supervision of post graduate trainees
27. Personal time management skills
28. Clinical Governance
29. Ability to organise in patient and out patient waiting lists
Desirable
30. Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
31. Experience of managing budgets and staff
32. Qualification in management
33. Experience of change management
Teaching Experience
Essential
34. Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
35. Ability to teach clinical skills
36. Commitment to teach doctors in training, therapy staff, nurses and medical students
Desirable
37. Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
38. Experience of supervising junior doctors
39. Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
40. Ability to supervise postgraduate research
41. Qualification in teaching
Research Experience
Essential
42. Ability to contribute to change management
43. Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
44. Ability to critically review research
45. Commitment to evidence based medicine
Desirable
46. Publications in peer review journals
47. Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
Language
Essential
48. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Personal Attributes
Essential
49. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
50. Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
51. Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
52. Commitment to continuing professional development
53. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
54. Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
Desirable
55. Leadership qualities
56. Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships