Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join our hard working and dedicated team at an exciting time of change and improvement. The successful applicant will be part of a team of 9.5 WTE Consultants with a maximum 1 in 6 on call frequency.
The Emergency Department currently manages approximately 55,000 patients per year, and the footprint doubled in size at the onset of the pandemic. We were awarded £15m to refurbish the enlarged department to a very high standard, and this work was completed in 2022.
In addition, we have funding for a £79m new build ED and ICU. Building work on this is actively ongoing and we expect the new department to open in 2027-28, with this and the current footprint forming an 'Emergency Zone' to bring specialty teams and SDEC near to the front door. There will be a dedicated area in the ED for paediatrics. The hospital is also looking to develop its own onsite UTC (urgent treatment centre) which will allow appropriate streaming away from the ED whilst providing excellent educational opportunities for resident doctors regarding minor injuries/illness. This all offers exciting opportunities for collaborative and seamless working across Urgent and Emergency Care.
Other staffing includes 12 WTE middle grade doctors, including 2 HSTs, and 18 SHO level doctors and 8 ANPs/ACPs. The nursing team is led by 1 Matron, 4 Clinical Band 7s and 12 Band 6s.
Proposed interview date: 16 January 2025.
Main duties of the job
The department is proactive in the management of critical illness and major trauma, which is consultant led. The EM Consultants currently support the 24/7 stroke thrombolysis rota with Physician colleagues. Primary PCI is offered by our cardiologists in hours as part of the pan Dorset Network Service.
Dorset County is a trauma unit in the Wessex Major Trauma Network. The geographical location of the hospital is such that the ambulance services often cannot bypass our unit in favour of the Major Trauma Centre. The onsite helipad receives patients from the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and the HM Coastguard Search & Rescue Service (although this is currently in a secondary landing site during the ongoing building works).
The successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent clinical leadership as well as to deliver an excellent standard of direct clinical care. Teaching and training is delivered both within the department and in a dedicated Education Centre which has its own sim-suite. We actively encourage all staff to participate in audit, research and teaching.
Applicants are invited to visit the department by prior appointment and meet the team before an application for the position. Alternatively, applicants are invited to contact our Clinical Lead Dr. Kevin Samarasingha for an informal chat (kevin.samarasingha@dchft.nhs.uk).
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is that Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect, and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment.Medical@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values, search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESAR or European Community Rights.
Experience
* Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant.
Current Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
* Willingness and ability to fulfill the general service elements of the job description.
* Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfill the specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification.
Team Working and Service Development
* Evidence of leadership and service development.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working.
Understanding and Participation
* Evidence of understanding of clinical governance. Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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