Job summary
We are seeking two Consultants to join our Emergency Department at our site location of Yeovil Hospital.
You will provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients attending the Emergency Department, and play a full part in the development of Emergency Medicine within the Trust, in conjunction with the lead clinician for Emergency Medicine.
You will participate in an on-call rota to provide emergency cover. When not on-call, we may in exceptional circumstances ask you to return to site for emergencies if we are able to contact you. You are not, however, required to be available for such eventualities.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to provide excellent clinical leadership, consultant delivered care and consultant led review clinics.
A list of main duties can be found on the job description.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant with the passion to develop and deliver high-quality emergency care at Yeovil District Hospital.
Please see attached a list of responsibilities and a detailed job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. FRCEM
2. Specialist Register or CCT in Emergency Medicine
3. ALS, ATLS & APLS/EPLS
Desirable
4. PEM subspecialisation
Clinical Experiance
Essential
5. Extensive experience in all aspects of Emergency Medicine