Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care and offers the opportunity to supervise and train junior doctors. Candidates must have relevant qualifications such as MB ChB and FCEM, along with substantial experience in emergency medicine. The position involves managing emergency cases and ensuring effective communication across clinical teams. The role also supports teaching and clinical leadership.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Qualified medical professional with MB ChB or equivalent.
• Experience in emergency medicine and teaching.
• Ability to provide high quality consultant-led care.

Responsibilities

• Manage all emergency cases ensuring timely assessment and treatment.
• Supervise junior medical staff and provide teaching.
• Coordinate with other departments for patient flow.

Skills

Emergency care

Teaching and training

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

FCEM or equivalent

APLS/ATLS/ALS provider

Job description

Responsibilities

• Reception, resuscitation, diagnosis and initial treatment of all emergencies as appropriate.
• Referral of patients to other specialities, transfer of patients for admission to assessment units, to other hospitals within or outside the Trust, referral as outpatient or back to the community.
• Provide high quality consultant delivered care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients.
• Be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring that the Clinical Quality Indicators to deliver safe quality and performance are delivered and sustained.
• Work in conjunction with the nurse co-ordinator and medical and surgical colleagues to ensure that there is effective and timely communication between the clinical team; timely intervention and safe care to maintain optimal patient flow.
• When colleagues are absent alternative clinical duties may be arranged to provide appropriate cover.
• Provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level and supervise and train the junior and speciality doctors in Emergency Medicine; advanced nurse practitioners and emergency nurse practitioners.

Qualifications

• MB ChB (or equivalent)
• MBBS (or equivalent)
• FCEM or equivalent.
• APLS/ATLS/ALS provider.
• CCT Holder (Or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview.

Desirable criteria

• ETC provider Instructor status; Full registration with the GMC and license to practice.
• Eligible for specialist register in Emergency Medicine within 6 months of interview; Clinical experience and training equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Emergency Medicine.
• Evidence of continuing medical education; Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of all emergency department presentations; Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Level 1 or above training and experience in ultrasound scanning; Evidence of teaching Medical students, junior doctors, and/or Advanced/Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
• Commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development; Extensive experience and interest in teaching.
• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes. Experience in training in simulation events. Relevant recognised teaching qualification. Level 1 trainer in ultrasound scanning. Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
• Awareness of Clinical Governance and its importance in the management of the emergency department; Understanding and knowledge of the CQC five areas of care and its relevance to clinical governance.
• Able to arrange clinical governance events and monitor their effectiveness; Willingness to participate in management activities.
• Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS; Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives; Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Evidence of management training. Experience of managing change; Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit; Publication of audit results.
• Publication of audit results; Understanding principles of research; Proven track record in research; Publication of research.
• Success in obtaining funding for research; Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure.
• Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities; Ability to work as part of a multi professional team; Flexible approach.
• Motivated to develop new services; You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Additional information

• Applications are invited for the position of Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Aintree Site).
• These roles are pivotal to the delivery and expansion of high-quality care at Aintree Liverpool Hospital and are a rare opportunity for inspiring individuals to be instrumental in shaping the future of our service. The post forms one of a team of 22 Consultants in Emergency Medicine and attracts 10 programmed activities per week. There may be the opportunity to increase this by negotiation and any special interests will be considered.
• Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience. The Trust runs multiple facilities and serves a broad catchment area.
• Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for certain roles below £25,000 pa. Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the person specification to be shortlisted. The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies when a sufficient number of applications have been received.
• The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and flexible working arrangements. We encourage applicants from under-represented groups and provide safeguarding, DBS and related policy information as part of the recruitment process.
• For accessibility and support in the recruitment process contact Recruitment Services.

Note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.