Emergency Dept Specialist Doctor – Trauma & Acute Care

Dorset County Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester operates an Emergency Department with a focus on high-quality emergency and unscheduled care for the local population. The post involves diagnosing, initiating treatment and arranging ongoing care for patients presenting to the ED, including major and minor trauma and a broad range of emergencies.

The role includes clinical governance, supervision and teaching of junior doctors, nurse practitioners, medical students and student nurses,

Qualifications

• ALS, ATLS, APLS or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice is required.
• FRCEM/MCEM/MRCEM achieved or in training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, initiate treatment and arrange further management of Emergency Department presentations.
• Take part in clinical governance activities and supervise junior doctors.
• Teach junior doctors, nurse practitioners, medical students and student nurses; participate in audit and quality improvement.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Clinical governance

Teaching

Ultrasound

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCEM/MCEM/MRCEM

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester operates an Emergency Department with a focus on high-quality emergency and unscheduled care for the local population. The post involves diagnosing, initiating treatment and arranging ongoing care for patients presenting to the ED, including major and minor trauma and a broad range of emergencies.

The role includes clinical governance, supervision and teaching of junior doctors, nurse practitioners, medical students and student nurses,