Consultant Emergency Medicine (EDGH) | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastbourne is looking for a Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join a dedicated team of 8. The role includes providing high-quality emergency services, occasional cross-site work, and participating in on-call schedules. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration and be keen on developing their career in Emergency Medicine. This role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of their CCT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality emergency service.
• Work cross-site at Conquest occasionally.
• Participate in weekend and on-call duties.

Education

Full GMC registration

Specialist register or within 6 months of CCT

Job description

Overview

To support developments within the Emergency Department at Eastbourne District General Hospital, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust requires a further Consultant in Emergency Medicine. The post holder will assist in the provision of a high quality emergency service as part of the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the speciality.

Key Requirements

Applicants must have full GMC registration and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of their CCT.

About the Trust

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates two level 1 emergency departments at Eastbourne DGH and Conquest Hospital with Conquest designated as a Trauma Unit.

Position Summary

Applications are invited for the post of consultant in emergency medicine. The appointee will join the existing consultants to complete a team of 8 in the emergency department.

Responsibilities

Duties will be based at Eastbourne but may on occasion work cross‑site at Conquest with a 1 in 8 weekend and 1:8 on call. It is anticipated that when all posts are filled the timetabled PAs of all consultants will allow shop floor cover for the following hours:

• Monday‑Friday shop floor cover 0800‑00.00
• Saturday‑Sunday 0800‑1600 shop floor and 1 in 8 on call.
• Consultant shifts to be covered are 1200‑2200, 1400‑0000 and 1600‑0200.

Career Development

We are particularly interested in candidates who have commitment to all aspects of Emergency Medicine and are keen to develop their careers.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

Trust Information

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.