Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Emergency Medicine at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join a dynamic team of consultants. Both full time and less than full time applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The Trust's aim is to provide excellent consultant based care for our patients from the moment they arrive, and to ensure rapid access to the right service at the right time, as well as maximising opportunities for ambulatory care and early discharge.
This post will join a team of dedicated consultants to help provide consultant delivered care within all areas of the Emergency Department; adults, children and urgent care.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at the RUH and the holders will participate in an annualised rota providing extensive clinical service and supervision. There is consultant shop floor presence between 0800 hours and 2400 hours five days a week with cover until 2230 at weekends. A consultant on-call rota is maintained at all other times.
There is the opportunity to work across all areas of the department and the current shifts include working in Children's ED, Urgent care, Resus/High Care, Rapid Assessment and Adult ED.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FCEM or equivalent
- ATLS, APLS, ALS provider - 1 point per course
- Entry on specialist register (or expected within six months)
Desirable
- ATLS, APLS, ALS to instructor status - 1 point per course
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in ED
- Evidence of working at a senior trainee or consultant level
Desirable
- Experience at SHO level or above in General Medicine, Anaesthetics and Paediatrics - 1 point of each
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of engagement in running an Emergency Department
- Evidence of engagement in quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Evidence of quality improvement training
- Evidence of management or leadership training
- Evidence of leadership of multidisciplinary team
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of supervising trainees or non training doctors
- Evidence of teaching
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in research projects
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to supervise postgraduate research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of team working
- Evidence of good communication style
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
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG