Consultant in Emergency Medicine

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in Lincoln is seeking a full-time Consultant in Emergency Medicine for its Accident and Emergency Department. The role involves direct clinical supervision, training junior staff, and participating in the department's governance and development. Candidates must have Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, CCT in Emergency Medicine, and a broad range of experience in Emergency settings. An attractive benefits package is offered, including competitive pay, generous leave, and a relocation package.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Annual leave of 32 days plus Bank/Public holidays

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Extensive training development opportunities

Occupational Health Service

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine is essential.
• CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent within 6 months is required.
• Broad experience in Emergency Medicine is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical support to the Emergency Department.
• Directly supervise and train junior medical staff.
• Participate in the development of treatment protocols.

Skills

Leadership or Teaching qualification

Ability to teach all grades of medical staff

Emergency problem-solving

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM)

CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent

Full GMC Registration with licence to practice

Tools

ATLS/ETC & ALS certification

APLS or PALS certification

Job description

This job description is still being reviewed by the Royal College and does not yet have approval.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals Trust NHS Trust as a Consultant in Accident and Emergency Department at Lincoln County Hospital.

This is a full time 10 PA post for a Consultant in Emergency Medicine. The purpose of this post is to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to each individual patient who attends the department. The appointee will be required to work in a 1:15 on call rota with a 1:5 weekend frequency. The job plan will be aligned to an 85% DCC and 15% SPA split as per Trust guidance.

Main duties of the job

The Appointee will be expected, in conjunction with his / her colleagues, to provide a comprehensive clinical, supervisory, educational and training support to the Emergency Department.

About us

Apart from getting work within a talented team in a beautiful part of the country we offer an excellent relocation package.

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their CCT. CESR application must be completed and submitted.

You can expect a warm welcome at our United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals Trust NHS Trust. Our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trust values and behaviours. We appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay rates with annual increases, annual leave of 32 days plus Bank/Public holidays (normally 8 days). Access to the NHS Pension Scheme to which you and the Trust contribute. Extensive training development opportunities. We promote a healthy work life balance, provide an Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have a number of NHS discounts available either directly through ourselves or online through NHS Discounts.

Job responsibilities

• Collaborate and work to maintain emergency medicine in line with strategic requirements
• Provide routine and emergency services to the Trust with colleagues in this specialty
• Direct clinical supervision and training of the emergency department junior medical and nursing staff
• Participate in the development of emergency department treatment protocols in conjunction with specialty colleagues
• Take the lead and responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff in conjunction with colleagues
• Participate in the training and assessment of Specialist Registrars/ST Grade doctors rotating through the department
• Maintain and develop good communication with colleagues from other specialities and the Primary Care Trust
• Demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance including:
  • Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practices to ensure effective clinical audit in emergency medicine
  • Attending and contributing to the Trust Clinical Governance Programme
  • Participating in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System
  • Developing a programme of personal CPD within available resources and within the workload and priorities of the service
• Encouraged to develop a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants in the specialty and in accordance with Trust Policies
• Develop appropriate services and techniques required to fulfil clinical needs within the available resources

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM)
• CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent (or expected within 6 months of interview)
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• ATLS/ETC & ALS certification
• APLS or PALS certification

Desirable

• Leadership or Teaching qualification
• Dual accreditation in PHEM/PEM
• Instructor status in advanced life support course

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad range of relevant experience in Emergency Medicine including emergency problems
• Evidence of taking full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
• Previous experience of providing ED shop floor leadership and supervision
• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of medical and clinical staff, including ACP's, paramedics, nurses, PA's and ENP's

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Previous experience of dealing with complaints management
• Evidence of experience of dealing with morbidity and mortality meetings