Job summary Applications are invited for enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals to join our friendly and dynamic team within the Emergency Assessment Unit at Colchester Hospital. Our unit has been at the forefront in improving the safety and quality of patient care within the Trust, and is looking to massively expand our capacity in providing same day emergency and short stay care. The Trust is offering 0.5PA on top of a worked 11 PA job plan with the option of more PA's added depending on the candidate's situation, and will be reduced appropriately for someone wishing to work 10PA's. A further specialist interest will also be welcomed, and the sessional allocation considered in a case by case basis. The job plan is expected to consist of 11.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) and the exact details of job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate after their appointment. Main duties of the job Clinical The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be: Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Emergency Assessment Unit Organising medical admissions through the Emergency Assessment Unit, assigning patients for continuing inpatient care, short stay beds on the Unit or discharging from the EAU directly To develop joint protocols for the management of emergency medical admissions with the nursing team and clinical colleagues Develop standards, procedures and robust systems on EAU to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry onto EAU to admission or discharge from EAU Agree and ensure clear processes for handover and specialty triage from EAU Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal ward rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Assessment Unit To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital About us One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients. To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you. Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Find out about our new Elective Orthopaedic Centre https://www.youtube.com/watch?vEAM4K_szWJE Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-MC2570 Job locations Colchester Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JU Job description Job responsibilities All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective Service to meet the needs of the local population, within the resources available rk with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team Job description Job responsibilities All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective Service to meet the needs of the local population, within the resources available rk with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team Person Specification interview Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice MRCP or equivalent CCT in G(I)M with sub-specialty training in acute medicine (or equivalent) Entry onto the Specialist Register or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview Desirable Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc CCT in Acute Medicine Up-to-date ALS certification Person Specification interview Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice MRCP or equivalent CCT in G(I)M with sub-specialty training in acute medicine (or equivalent) Entry onto the Specialist Register or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview Desirable Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc CCT in Acute Medicine Up-to-date ALS certification 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JU Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)