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Consultant in Emergency Medicine (Paediatric Emergency Medicine)

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Wakefield

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Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join a diverse team in Wakefield. The position involves high-quality patient care, clinical leadership, and the opportunity for professional development within a state-of-the-art environment. Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence in emergency care, including teaching opportunities and administrative support.

Qualifications

Demonstrates specific educational interests and project work.
Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine.
Full GMC Registration with license to practice.

Responsibilities

Providing high quality care to patients in the Emergency Department.
Ensuring rapid assessment and clinical decision making.
Providing clinical leadership and supervision.

Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Education

Medical Degree from recognised medical school

FRCEM

Recognised RCEM Paediatric Emergency Medicine subspecialty qualification

CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent

Provider status in ATLS/ALS and APLS (or EPLS)

Royal College of Emergency Medicine Level 1 Ultrasound competency

Consultant in Emergency Medicine (Paediatric Emergency Medicine)

Do you want to be part of a team where yourvoice really matters, and everyone is equal?

Whether you are seeking your first postafter completing training or you are an established consultant seeking a newchallenge, we have your perfect role. Weare a diverse group of Emergency Consultants with many special interests andnew colleagues are actively supported to develop or expand their area ofspecialist interest through personalised, flexible job plans.

Successful applicants will work as partof a group of over 30 ED Consultants on a 24-week whole time equivalent rota toprovide senior medical staff on site presence 08:00-00:00 with weekend workingone in eight weekends.

The team works equally across 2 sites,with Pinderfields Hospital being our Major Emergency Department and designatedMajor Trauma Unit. Both Dewsbury and Pinderfields have 24/7 separate dedicatedchildrens EDs.

Were proud that our workforce - ourgreatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and supportto thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees.Mid-Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation. We have modern, state-of-the-artfacilities and provide first class learning and development opportunities. Wehave recently achieved Teaching Trust status.

Main duties of the job

Providing high quality care to patients attending theEmergency Department

Ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment,treatment and clinical decision making supporting the sustained delivery of theEmergency Care Standard

Providing clinical leadership and supervision to otherclinicians working within the Emergency Dept.

Participating in the development of the Trusts EmergencyMedicine service including QIPS, protocols and guidelines

Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships withclinicians both internally and externally

Providing and delivering educational opportunities atundergraduate and postgraduate level

New consultant positions typically will take part in on-callduties which are currently shared within the team on a 24-week rolling rotawith 3:24 weekend working, category A basis

Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space,secretarial support, and networked computer facilities, are provided.

Supporting Professional Activities with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPA included in the core 10PA timetable(prorated). Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with theskills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service,such as teaching, educational supervision or departmental leadership roles.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Job responsibilities

This post isoffered on a full time, 10 PA basis.

Duties willbe based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites althoughall our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on bothsites.

The mainduties of the post will include: