Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Triple West Medical; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team environment

Opportunity for full/part-time work

Outstanding schools nearby

Job summary

A prestigious NHS Trust seeks a Consultant in Emergency Medicine for a significant role in their A&E department. The ideal candidate will manage patient care, supervise staff, and work in a busy hospital environment, contributing to high standards of care and participating in training programs. Applicants may apply for full-time or part-time positions, with the department boasting excellent facilities and support.

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered.
• Experience in emergency medicine required.
• Must be able to lead and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for patients attending the ED and ensure quality of care.
• Oversee patient transfers and admissions to inpatient services.
• Participation in departmental training and contributing to audits.

Skills

Emergency Care

Team Leadership

Clinical Quality Standards

Education

GMC Registration

Job description

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

Department Overview

The department includes a fully equipped resuscitation room with three bays, high and low acuity majors treatment areas with nine and ten cubicles, a separate hot area with 6 beds, and a minors area. There is a dedicated seminar room with modern presentation aids. The department is undergoing a rebuild, expected to be completed in 2022, which will include 8 resuscitation bays and a separate children's ED with a co-located paediatric assessment area. Facilities also include a fully equipped theatre, ENT and Ophthalmic units, and dedicated examination and waiting rooms for children. The hospital is a Major Trauma Unit with a purpose-built helipad and is well supported by in-house specialties including plastics, with proximity to main x-ray, theatres, and ITU.

Role Responsibilities

1. Shared responsibility for initial care and reception of all patients attending the ED.
2. Management of patients under the ED’s care, including monitoring the interface from primary to secondary care.
3. Overseeing resuscitation, admitting areas, and patient transfers to inpatient services.
4. Developing close working relationships with colleagues and other healthcare professionals, establishing clear communication channels.
5. Providing emergency cover for absent colleagues and supervising junior staff caring for emergency patients.
6. Participating in departmental training programs and providing situational teaching.
7. Leading or contributing to audit projects to improve practice and develop clinical quality standards.

Additional Information

• Will consider full-time or part-time applicants.
• 10 Programmed Activities (PAs).
• Must have GMC Registration.
• Join a well-supported, friendly team.
• Outstanding schools in the area, both public and private.

This vacancy is for a Consultant in Emergency Medicine. If this isn’t the right fit, please visit our website for more opportunities or submit your CV to be considered for other roles.

If interested or if you know someone suitable, please contact us promptly or request further information.