West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Applications are invited for the above posts to commence as soon as possible at Watford General Hospital. WHHT has taken the decision to invest in Emergency Medicine, leading to the creation of new consultant posts. Successful applicants will work as part of a well-integrated and highly motivated Consultant team and will have the opportunity to develop a job plan that maintains work-life balance.
Recruitment and Retention Incentives:
• £7000 "Golden Hello" payment for new recruits to be paid in 12 equal instalments (together with £8k relocation payment as per WHHT relocation policy if relocation is required).
• £12k retention payments in year 1 to 3 for all ED consultants (new recruits and existing consultants).
• Successful candidates will also be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (if required).
Note: JD yet to get approval from RCEM
Main Duties of the Job
Successful applicants will be supported to pursue an area of specialist interest (dual accredited applicants are welcome). There will be scope for the successful candidates to engage in leading the Urgent Care pathway and be active members of the Care Pathway Group (CPG) in collaboration with Royal Free Hospital. Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to enroll in the Trust Clinical Leadership programme and receive funding support for relevant Post Graduate education (e.g., Master's in Medical Education/Sports Medicine/Public Health).
About Us
This is an exciting time to join us as we plan a new hospital for Watford and update theatres at St Albans City Hospital. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and leveraging advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer. At West Herts, we recognize the importance of a good work-life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check our web page for more information: Flexible Working Options. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job Responsibilities
The Department consists of 13 EM Consultants, 2 Paediatric EM Consultants, 1 Paediatrician, 6 Specialty Trainees (ST3-6 level), 9 Senior Clinical Fellows at middle-grade level, 3 ST3 (DREEM) Trainees, 1 ACCS, 22 GPVTS and FY2, and 10 Junior Clinical Fellows at SHO level. In addition, there are 3 ANPs and 2 Trainee ANPs supervised by our Nurse Consultant. These posts are offered as full-time 10 PA appointments, although applicants requiring LTFT working for domestic, personal, or other reasons are encouraged to apply. The pattern of work will cover duties on a shift basis, including weekends. The on-call will be shared amongst the EM Consultants, and the rota provides internal cover for annual and study leave according to RCEM guidelines. Annualized self-rostering for consultants and middle-grade doctors is planned in the future.
Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year (London Fringe £149 per annum)
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