Job summary
We are seeking to recruit one substantive 10PA Locum Emergency Medicine Consultant with a special interest in High Intensity Users to join our teams at St Mary's Hospital. The post holder should have previous experience in acute mental health crisis presentation and patients with high intensity usage in Urgent and Emergency care services. The role will aim to develop partnership working with mental health trusts, mental health leads within Imperial, use of QI methodology to improve patient care, and education of ED teams on acute mental health crisis presentation.
This post is an exciting opportunity to work in a large, diverse and cohesive team of Emergency Medicine consultants. The post is suitable for new consultants who have recently completed entry onto the specialist register in Emergency Medicine as well as for experienced consultants with established special interests looking to further develop these in the setting of an academic health science centre and major trauma centre.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will join the consultant team working in the Emergency Departments and in Same Day Emergency care. The postholder will be required to work closely with other members of the team to ensure the delivery of high-quality emergency care within the strategic framework agreed upon by the Emergency Medicine Directorate and to ensure the safe and effective implementation of the Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full JD is provided.
The post creates an exciting opportunity to work in a large, diverse and cohesive team of Emergency Medicine consultants. The post is suitable for new consultants who have recently completed entry onto the specialist register in Emergency Medicine as well as for experienced consultants with established special interests looking to further develop these in the setting of an academic health science centre and major trauma centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine
- Fellowship of the College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent higher degree in Emergency Medicine
- ATLS, APLS, ALS provider
Relevant experience
Essential
- Completion of training programme in Emergency Medicine (or within three months at interview)
- Relevant experience in UK or Ireland for clinical leadership
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate clinical skills in managing the full range of patient presentations as defined in the College of Emergency Medicine curriculum.
- Able to lead major trauma calls
Management skills
Essential
- Understanding of the challenges of clinical leadership and managing a multiprofessional team within financial constraints
- Understanding of performance issues
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training
- Good teaching skills
- Experience of educational & clinical supervision
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of completion of audit project including implementation of recommendations
- Evidence to provide clinical leadership for audit programmes
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY