Consultant in Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is inviting applications for a Consultant in Emergency Medicine. The role is based in Sussex and requires a minimum of 6 months of prior consultant-level experience. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, supervising junior medical staff, and engaging with clinical governance. The role offers opportunities for professional development and ensures a good work-life balance with flexible scheduling. Join a dynamic team committed to exceptional patient care and inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

Good work-life balance

Support for diverse staff inclusion

Buddy system for new members

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience at the consultant level, either substantive or locum.
• Ability to provide clinical care and manage patients effectively.
• Experience in a range of special interests, such as trauma care.

Responsibilities

• Manage hands-on clinical care for a diverse range of patients.
• Supervise the work of junior doctors and ensure efficient patient review.
• Engage with clinical governance and participate in non-clinical duties as necessary.

Skills

Clinical care to patients

Supervision of junior doctors

Respond to clinical governance issues

Education

Minimum of 6 months consultant level experience

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Emergency medicine, based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). This is a rarely available substantive post, for which we require applicants to have a minimum of 6 months previous consultant level experience, either substantive or locum.

The successful applicant will join a team of dynamic and hardworking consultants who strive to make the departments the best they can be and provide exceptional patient care. The consultant body consists of a cohesive group which offer a wide range of specialist interests, including Royal college and Training Programme Directors, Trauma leads, Pre-Hospital care and affiliated Medical School and Teaching roles.

RSCH is located on the South Coast in the vibrant town of Brighton, which provides a wide range of facilities and caters for all lifestyles and interests. There is an exceptional public transport service, and regular trains to and from London. The innovate rostering system will allow the successful applicant to achieve a good work-life balance and time to explore all the town has to offer.

There will also be opportunity for you to peruse your chosen interests with a wide range of non-DCC services provided by the consultant team. These range from Medical School teaching, Pre-Hospital care and Major Trauma.

Main Duties

The consultant posts at RSCH and PRH encourage hands on management of all patients, ranging from minor injury to Major Trauma and provides an excellent opportunity to put your wide range of skills to the test daily. There is a wide knowledge base amongst the consultant group with significant opportunity to learn new skills and approaches to common problems.

Clinical Duties

• Clinical care to patients on shop floor
• Supervision of junior doctors, ACPs and ENPs
• Supervision of the department which includes ensuring timely review of patients
• Respond to clinical governance issues
• Non-clinical duties as determined by job plan

There is a close working relationship between all levels of staff, from the Divisional Director and Acute floor management teams and this post provides a good opportunity to understand the managerial pressures around running a busy department.

Diversity and Inclusion

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.