Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Triple West Medical; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for teaching and training

Job summary

A prestigious NHS Trust seeks a Consultant in Emergency Medicine for their A&E department for a 12-month contract. The role offers the opportunity to manage day-to-day operations and maintain high clinical standards while working in a supportive team environment. Applicants must hold GMC registration and ideally have experience in a busy ED setting.

Qualifications

• Must have GMC Registration.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine required.
• Ability to manage busy ED operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards in ED.
• Manage daily operations of the department.
• Deliver teaching and contribute to audits.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Governance

Teaching and Education

Education

GMC Registration

Job description

We have been assigned by one of the UK's most prestigious NHS Trusts to assist in recruiting a Consultant in Emergency Medicine on either a Substantive or NHS Fixed Term basis for 12 months to join their successful A&E department.

About the Trust

The Trust employs over 4,000 staff, making it one of the largest employers in East of England. It supports the health and wellbeing of the local community with 518 beds across 18 wards, a budget of approximately £220 million, and offers a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics, and community-based services in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Lincolnshire. The Trust is committed to continuous improvement and aims to be the best rural district general hospital for patient and staff experience in the UK. It is highly active in research, ranking 27th nationally for Covid-related research among 507 trusts in 2020/21.

Role Responsibilities

1. Maintain high clinical standards in patient assessment and treatment within the Emergency Department (ED).
2. Manage day-to-day operations of a busy ED, including reception, resuscitation, diagnosis, and initial treatment of patients.
3. Deliver teaching to medical staff, nurses, ENPs, ACPs, and medical students, and participate in medical and clinical audits.
4. Oversee clinical care of patients in the Clinical Observation and Decision Unit.
5. Develop specialist interests within the department's remit.
6. Contribute to postgraduate training, continuing medical education, and supervise junior medical staff.
7. Communicate with GPs and outside agencies regarding patient care, department use, and urgent issues.
8. Participate in clinical governance, audit, and Major Incident Procedures.

Additional Information

• Full-time or part-time considered.
• 10 Programmed Activities (PAs).
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Must have GMC Registration.
• Located within an area with outstanding schools in public and private sectors.

If you are a Consultant in Emergency Medicine or know someone suitable, please contact us promptly or visit our website for more vacancies. Feel free to submit your CV for consideration of other roles.

For further information or to express interest, please contact us as soon as possible.