Fixed Term Consultant in Emergency Medicine

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic research centre as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves managing a diverse range of emergency cases, teaching junior staff, and contributing to research initiatives. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to high-quality emergency care, ensuring that patients receive the best treatment possible. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of emergency medicine. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

30 days study leave

Support for Continuing Medical Education

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of NHS experience and 8 years post-graduate experience.
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of Emergency Medicine conditions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and management of patients in the Emergency Department.
• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and students.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Advanced Resuscitation Skills

Teaching and Supervision

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Education

FRCEM or equivalent

CCT in Emergency Medicine

Full registration with the GMC

Job description

Fixed Term Consultant in Emergency Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area: Emergency Medicine

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)

Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs)

Job ref: 339-MPSSK785

Site: Southmead Town, Bristol

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 31/01/2025 08:00

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Job Overview

The Emergency Department at Southmead Hospital sees between 230 and 300 patients per day, with a wide variety of conditions predominantly from the North of Bristol but from the region as part of the Trust’s tertiary services. The department was opened in 2014 as part of the new Hospital and provides outstanding facilities.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful applicant will work with the established Consultants in a rota including evening, weekend, and overnight sessions as part of their job plan. The successful applicant will be expected to take a role in our Ambulatory observation unit, as well as working with the other Consultants on the shop floor, enabling the Department to meet National Service Frameworks and Government targets.

Management Structure

The appointee will be contractually accountable to the North Bristol NHS Trust for the provision of services. The appointee will be managerially responsible to the Chief Executive through the Divisional Director. All Consultants are required to undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy. Consultants are also required to take an active and cooperative approach to their job planning, which will be reviewed on an annual basis by their clinical Director.

Working for Our Organisation

We invite applications for Consultant posts in Emergency Medicine (EM). You will be joining an excellent team of EM Consultants who have a passion for delivering high-quality emergency care. North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) ED is a leading academic research centre, and the professorial department recruits to a wide portfolio of studies and secures research grants.

NBT is a progressive and ambitious teaching and research organisation. Housed in the state-of-the-art Brunel Building, NBT is a specialist regional centre for Major Trauma, Neurosciences, Plastics and Burns, Orthopaedics, Urology, and Renal services.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• Clinical Duties:
  • Diagnosis and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department Southmead Hospital.
  • Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues.
• Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students:
  • Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
  • Teaching, examination, and accreditation duties as requested by the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education.
• Study & Research:

The post holder will be entitled to 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing Medical Education.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• FRCEM or equivalent
• CCT in Emergency medicine or within 6 months of obtaining
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC

Training & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of NHS experience
• Minimum of 8 years post-graduate experience including completion of recognised ED specialist Registrar training Programme or equivalent
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of Emergency Medicine conditions.
• Advanced resuscitation skills, experience of observation Medicine

Research, Teaching, Publications

• Proven teaching ability
• Willingness to undertake teaching of Medical undergraduates and postgraduates
• Proven track record in research and willingness to undertake further research

Personal Requirements

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships with a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel [phone].

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

Name: Jules Blackham
Job title: ED Consultant
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0117 4144112

Informal enquiries are welcome.