Job summary
Consultant in Accident and Emergency
10PA's plus an additional 2PA's- Permanent post
Applications for this substantive post will only be accepted if you have gained Specialist Registration via CCT or Professional Portfolio (formerly CESR). As a consultant in Emergency Medicine, you will join a highly experienced, multicultural team and benefit from a competitive package which includes admin/SPA.
You will also be able to work the bulk of your SPA time flexibly, by agreement with the Clinical Director and Service Manager. The department is led by a highly motivated group of consultants who are committed to providing high level care with a drive to develop the service further.
Our department is one of the busiest in the North West. We are near the end of building our brand new ED department. The state-of-the-art new build, designed with a large 10 bedded resuscitation room, Urgent Care area, Paediatric Emergency Department, integrated Radiology Hub including plain film and 1 CT scanner.
Main duties of the job
- The post-holder be expected to work with other members of the Emergency Medicine Team to provide first class clinical care in Emergency Medicine. The successful candidate will see patients personally and will provide clinical leadership, and supervision/teaching of junior medical and nursing staff.
- The post holder will be expected to take an appropriate share in the management and administrative workload of the Department. All Consultants are involved in planning and developing the service.
- The department actively encourages the development of specialist interests within the Emergency Medicine field.
- Participate in the development of the Emergency Medicine service treatment protocols and guidelines
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialities and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
- Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate Emergency services are provided out of normal working hours.
- Take an appropriate share of responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty, to include appraisal.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive Emergency Medicine service to Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care.
- Responsible for the care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to, & training of your staff.
- Provision of an out of hours service with your Consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments, as indicated in the enclosed job plan.
- Provision of cover for your Consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave.
- Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & continuing medical education activity locally, regionally & nationally as appropriate.
- Participate in & co-ordinate clinical audit under local arrangements in accordance with the Trust Clinical Governance Framework & Trust obligations.
- Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust.
- Responsible for maintaining awareness of professional guidelines & acting in accordance with them.
- Responsible for implementing the Infection Control Policies as determined by Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
- Participate in managerial functions as & when necessary as part of a MDT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT
- Advanced Life Support (Adult & Paediatric) as well as Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider
Desirable
- Instructor in ALS or ATLS
- Other tertiary qualifications
- Medical degree, MRCP (UK) or equivalent/ surgical FRCS or equivalent
Experience/Training
Essential
- Appropriate postgraduate experience, including higher medical training and relevant experience at Specialist registrar level (or equivalent).
- Recent experience in Emergency Medicine
- Major incident management training
- Research and Audit
Desirable
- Broad professional experience
- Paediatric experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Breadth of experience within and outside speciality
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in leading the multi-disciplinary management of Accident & Emergency patients
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
Communication Skills and Teaching
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications in medical education
Leadership skills
Essential
- To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Interest in Medical management
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
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside
Fountain St, Ashton-under-Lyne
Manchester
OL6 9RW