Consultant in Emergency Medicine (subspecialty Paediatrics EM)

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for Emergency Medicine Consultant with sub-specialist training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine who will be joining a friendly and supportive team of Consultantsworking on an annualised rota to provide the full spectrum of Emergency Care for adult and paediatric patients at South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust (STSFT). You will work across our Emergency Departments at Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital. Both sites are busy acute hospitals, you will be supported by a dynamic and highly-motivated Nursing team, an inspiring cadre of training and career grade Doctors, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Care Practitioners and a range of in-patient acute specialties.

Proposed interview date: 28.10.24.

Main duties of the job

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 pro-active 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 post-graduate level and supervise and train the Junior and Speciality doctors in Emergency Medicine; Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Emergency Nurse Practitioners.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

01 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-EUCMD-0924-59

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE340PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overall responsibilities include the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and operational aspects of the emergency services across South Tyneside and Sunderland. These will reflect National and Local priorities including the strategic direction of City Hospital Sunderland and South Tyneside General Hospital and the Directorate of Emergency Care.

You are expected to possess the Fellowship of the College of Emergency Medicine and to have completed specialty training in Emergency Medicine.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You are expected to possess the Fellowship of the College of Emergency Medicine and to have completed specialty training in Emergency Medicine.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold a CCT and be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within six months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register.
As defined in the FRCEM qualification leading to the award of a CCT.
Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.

Desirable

Diploma/Masters Degree relevant to the delivery of Emergency Care.

Experience

Desirable

A track record of initiating or developing services within the NHS.
Training and development of medical and nursing staff, including advanced life support courses.
Evidence of academic research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.

Skills

Essential

Effective self-management.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
An ability to build/maintain relationships and work effectively in a team.
An ability to set standards and manage performance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold a CCT and be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within six months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register.
As defined in the FRCEM qualification leading to the award of a CCT.
Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.

Desirable

Diploma/Masters Degree relevant to the delivery of Emergency Care.

Experience

Desirable

A track record of initiating or developing services within the NHS.
Training and development of medical and nursing staff, including advanced life support courses.
Evidence of academic research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.

Skills

Essential

Effective self-management.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
An ability to build/maintain relationships and work effectively in a team.
An ability to set standards and manage performance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).