Job summary
This newly created post is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified clinician to join our Emergency Medicine Service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will provide senior clinical input to the Emergency Department and will join an existing team of 16 Emergency Medicine Consultant in addition to a wider multi-disciplinary team covering Arrowe Park Hospital.
Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register or within 6 months of anticipated CCT/CESR date.
Main duties of the job
The 10 PA job plan will normally include 1.5 PAs for supporting professional activities. The job plan includes 1 in 5 weekends: shop floor cover until midnight.
A proposed NHS Locum EM Consultant Job Plan is available in job description located under the Supporting documents heading.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Higher qualification of FCEM or equivalent (currently held or expected within 6 months of the date of interview)
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Named on the Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of achieving CCT at time of interview2
Desirable
- Higher qualification in a related specialty (e.g. MRCP)
- Dual Specialist registration in a related specialty (e.g. Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine etc.)
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Wide clinical experience in Emergency Medicine
- Competent in the full range of Resuscitation and Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable
- Formal training in extended Emergency Medicine skills such as advanced airway skills, USS etc
- Experience in clinical skills complementary to emergency medicine e.g. pre-hospital medicine, sports medicine etc.
Audit
Essential
- Proven experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Proven use of audit as tool to manage a change in clinical practice
Research
Essential
- Sound knowledge of research principles
- Ability to critically appraise medical literature and relate to current practice
- Commitment to Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- Experience of research, particularly the conduct of clinical trials
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Management
Essential
- Broad managerial experience in all aspects of day-to-day Emergency Medicine
- An understanding of NHS management structure and management responsibilities of consultants
Desirable
- Attendance at an appropriate management course
- Proven managerial experience
- Evidence of implementing change
Other Skills
Essential
- Provider status on 2 of the following courses: ATLS, ALS & APLS
Desirable
- Instructor status on one or more of ATLS, APLS and ALS courses
- Instructor status on the generic instructor's course
Communication
Essential
- The ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients and colleagues
Teaching
Essential
- A strong commitment to teaching junior medical staff, clinical nurse practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal training or qualification in medical education
- Demonstrable experience of coordinating a teaching programme
Teamwork
Essential
- Able to demonstrate ability to work in and lead a multi-disciplinary team
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
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE