Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine with SDEC
Posted 3 hours 55 minutes ago by NHS
£80,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Healthcare & Medical Jobs
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine with SDEC Following developments in our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Service, the Trust are now keen to expand their consultant numbers to provide modern, high-quality care. The successful candidate would be encouraged to continue development in their area of expertise of Emergency Medicine as well as SDEC.
The successful applicant's principal place of work will be Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. Other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate, e.g. for supporting professional activities and some direct clinical care such as audit notes. The successful applicant will generally be expected to undertake your Programmed Activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. Exceptions will include travelling between work sites (if required) and attending official meetings away from the workplace. The successful applicant may be required to work at any site within your employing organisation.
As a Trust serving a diverse urban population with hugely varied medical needs, the Trust would be especially keen to hear from any candidate who enjoys delivering high quality evidence-based emergency care. One of Trust's top priorities is establishing a sustainable emergency care system to the ED attendances that the Trust sees.
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Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in the professional supervision/support/mentorship/organisation and delivery of formal teaching programs for all staff, including;
In conjunction with consultant colleagues, managers, and senior nurses;
Ensure optimum care of all patients attending the Emergency Department including reception, triage, resuscitation, diagnosis, initial treatment and disposal of all emergencies. When on the shop floor the post holder will be expected to be actively involved ensuring that high quality clinical care is delivered and that relevant NHS standards are achieved.
Set standards and develop systems and guidelines for the clinical and operational management of patients.
Supporting the Clinical Director and the Clinical Lead of Emergency Department in the delivery of timely, high-quality care in accordance with the Trust and national priorities, particularly the 4-hour standard for patients in the Emergency Department and the Emergency Clinical Quality Indicators.
Develop and implement rolling training and audit programmes to support the induction and development of staff, high standards and effective clinical care.
Conduct the ward rounds of patients managed by the emergency department on the Observation Ward/Clinical Decision Unit.
Actively participate amongst other Consultants to champion and drive the generic SDEC service development and delivery.
Assist with the development of Major Incident plans and related work.
Strive toward achieving performance standards.
Medical Education & Teaching
The Consultant will participate in the professional supervision, support, mentorship, organisation and delivery of formal teaching programs for all staff including:
Resident doctors, Specialist/Specialty Registrars, Senior Clinical Fellows, and F2s/SHOs/ST1-2s.
Nursing staff specifically the Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Advance Care Practitioners (ACPs), and RSCNs working with children in the department.
Medical students.
Ambulance Personnel.
Undertake appropriate mentoring, appraisal and Educational / Clinical
Supervision of junior medical staff.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Supervise / Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of Emergency Medicine Services in accordance with Departmental and Trust policy as well as Quality Improvement Projects(QIPs)
Comply with the Trusts Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Directorate and Medical Directors from time to time
The post holder will work with other consultant colleagues and as per directed by the CD or DMD for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.
Continuing Professional Development
Participate in continuing professional development at local, regional and national level. The Consultant will be a Fellow of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (or equivalent) and is expected to fulfil the Colleges CPD requirements.
The Consultant will contribute to clinical audit within the department and also to implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy and in line with the GMC revalidation requirement.
The Consultant will ensure that he/she remains abreast of all developments in the field of Emergency Medicine and the delivery of Emergency Services.
Policy, Planning and Management
Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.
Comply with all Trust policies
Assist in ensuring that the Trust Clinical Governance Strategy is implemented.
Involvement in the recruitment and appointment of junior medical staff in consultation with consultant colleagues, Human Resources and managers.
Assist in the organisation of efficient staff duty rotas.
Contribute to good communications between the department and the other relevant staff/departments within the Trust, outside agencies including Social Services, PCTs, General Practitioners, other Emergency Departments in neighbouring Trusts and Ambulance Services.
Person Specification Qualifications
The successful applicant's principal place of work will be Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. Other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate, e.g. for supporting professional activities and some direct clinical care such as audit notes. The successful applicant will generally be expected to undertake your Programmed Activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. Exceptions will include travelling between work sites (if required) and attending official meetings away from the workplace. The successful applicant may be required to work at any site within your employing organisation.
As a Trust serving a diverse urban population with hugely varied medical needs, the Trust would be especially keen to hear from any candidate who enjoys delivering high quality evidence-based emergency care. One of Trust's top priorities is establishing a sustainable emergency care system to the ED attendances that the Trust sees.
Please see link below:
Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities
- Ensure optimum care of all patients attending ED and SDEC encompassing all areas
- Supporting the Clinical Director of ED in the delivery of timely and high-quality care in-line with Trust and National priorities
- Conduct rounds as necessary of patients managed in the ED footprint, including the Clinical Decisions Unit.
- Actively participate in the championing and drive of the generic SDEC service, including service development and delivery.
The successful candidate will participate in the professional supervision/support/mentorship/organisation and delivery of formal teaching programs for all staff, including;
- Resident doctors, Deanery doctors, and Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ACPs)
- Medical students
- Undertake appropriate mentoring, appraisal and education/clinical supervision of medical staff
- Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of the service in accordance with departmental and Trust policy
- Comply with the Trust Clinical governance processes as stipulated by the directorate
- Be accountable throughout for maintaining accurate and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities
- Participate in CPD at local, regional and national level. The consultant will be a Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and is expected to fulfil the colleges CPD requirements.
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
In conjunction with consultant colleagues, managers, and senior nurses;
Ensure optimum care of all patients attending the Emergency Department including reception, triage, resuscitation, diagnosis, initial treatment and disposal of all emergencies. When on the shop floor the post holder will be expected to be actively involved ensuring that high quality clinical care is delivered and that relevant NHS standards are achieved.
Set standards and develop systems and guidelines for the clinical and operational management of patients.
Supporting the Clinical Director and the Clinical Lead of Emergency Department in the delivery of timely, high-quality care in accordance with the Trust and national priorities, particularly the 4-hour standard for patients in the Emergency Department and the Emergency Clinical Quality Indicators.
Develop and implement rolling training and audit programmes to support the induction and development of staff, high standards and effective clinical care.
Conduct the ward rounds of patients managed by the emergency department on the Observation Ward/Clinical Decision Unit.
Actively participate amongst other Consultants to champion and drive the generic SDEC service development and delivery.
Assist with the development of Major Incident plans and related work.
Strive toward achieving performance standards.
Medical Education & Teaching
The Consultant will participate in the professional supervision, support, mentorship, organisation and delivery of formal teaching programs for all staff including:
Resident doctors, Specialist/Specialty Registrars, Senior Clinical Fellows, and F2s/SHOs/ST1-2s.
Nursing staff specifically the Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Advance Care Practitioners (ACPs), and RSCNs working with children in the department.
Medical students.
Ambulance Personnel.
Undertake appropriate mentoring, appraisal and Educational / Clinical
Supervision of junior medical staff.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Supervise / Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of Emergency Medicine Services in accordance with Departmental and Trust policy as well as Quality Improvement Projects(QIPs)
Comply with the Trusts Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Directorate and Medical Directors from time to time
The post holder will work with other consultant colleagues and as per directed by the CD or DMD for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.
Continuing Professional Development
Participate in continuing professional development at local, regional and national level. The Consultant will be a Fellow of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (or equivalent) and is expected to fulfil the Colleges CPD requirements.
The Consultant will contribute to clinical audit within the department and also to implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy and in line with the GMC revalidation requirement.
The Consultant will ensure that he/she remains abreast of all developments in the field of Emergency Medicine and the delivery of Emergency Services.
Policy, Planning and Management
Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.
Comply with all Trust policies
Assist in ensuring that the Trust Clinical Governance Strategy is implemented.
Involvement in the recruitment and appointment of junior medical staff in consultation with consultant colleagues, Human Resources and managers.
Assist in the organisation of efficient staff duty rotas.
Contribute to good communications between the department and the other relevant staff/departments within the Trust, outside agencies including Social Services, PCTs, General Practitioners, other Emergency Departments in neighbouring Trusts and Ambulance Services.
Person Specification Qualifications
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent
- FRCEM or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent
- EPLS / APLS or equivalent
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) application in a non-CCT specialty awaiting approval
- Instructor status in ATLS or ALS or APLS course/s
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint
- Ability to use patient information systems
- Effective communicator - verbal and written
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management
- Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships . click apply for full job details