Job summary
Consultant
in Emergency Medicine
The
UECC is seeking to recruit highly motivated and progressive individuals to join
the senior consultant team. The clinicians in the UECC compromise of 13 ED
Consultants, 7 Specialty Registrar posts, 13 Specialty Doctors inc 5 CESR
doctors, 14 Core and Foundation Training Doctors, 4 GP trainees and 9 ACPs
working in EM. We also have a Primary Care
team made up of 7 GPs and 4 Primary Care ACPs working alongside us as well as 6
ENPs running Minor Injuries. We are a separate Division with our own Head of
Nursing, Matron and Governance leads.
The
Urgent and Emergency Care Centre has all the acute facilities expected of a new
ED department, its design enables the integration of the WIC and GPs
out-of-hours service, bringing all emergency care under one roof. With the
complete integration of these services, our attendances reach in excess of
120,000, including both adults and paediatrics. As well as a new six bedded
resus and separate paediatric areas, it includes an upper floor with a large
seminar room, meeting room and several additional rooms for teaching and
meetings as well as excellent staff facilities.
Main duties of the job
Applications
are welcome from those just completing their specialist training as well as
established consultants looking for a new challenge. Both full and part time
will be considered as well as job shares. Prospective candidates should have
completed a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine and be GMC
registered. Candidates must also be on the Specialist Register or be within 6
months of their completion of specialist training at interview. We would
welcome applications from those with a specialist interest in PEM , ambulatory
care , geriatrics or other areas and are willing to be flexible with job plans
to facility this after negoitiation.
For
further details, / informal visits contact: Dr Jez
Reynard, Acting
Divisional Director for UECC: 01709 425382, jeremy.reynard@nhs.net
Interested
candidates are strongly encouraged to contact us prior to application and to
arrange a visit to the department.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a
range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South
Yorkshire.
We are
ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and
social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative
and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery
for people at home, in the community and in hospital.
At the heart
of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the
main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of
specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and
nationally.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is
committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone.
The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it
serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and
require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical
Recruitment Team to discuss.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Department
The UECC is
located on the main hospital site and on the same level as the Surgical Wards,
the Acute Medical Unit, Theatres, Intensive Care and the Department of Medical
Imaging Unit, giving easy access to all these departments. The Fracture Clinic
and X-ray Department are also adjacent.
The Emergency
Medicine Department currently uses Symphony software, enabling the doctors to
carry out clinical coding quickly and easily, thus aiding audit and research.
The total
annual attendances are approximately 105,000 a year.
The new development will include:
6 bedded resuscitation
room
A 4 bedded rapid
initial assessment area in majors (RAT)
18 bay major area
Significantly
enlarged minor area with an assessment & procedure cubicles, eye/ ENT room
Relatives room
and a bereavement bay
5 paediatric
cubicles, a paediatric resus bay and separate childrens waiting room.
Second storey
office accommodation and seminar room
An area for simulation teaching
The Post
The
Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and Rotherham CCG recognise the vital role that
Emergency Medicine contributes to the quality of care patients receive when
they need access to Emergency Care. As a result, it has agreed to invest,
significantly, in an Emergency Centre, including the expansion of the number of
consultants from the current establishment of 12 consultants in the Emergency
Department (ED).
Emergency
and Acute Medicine are working collaboratively to develop quality services for
patients presenting with acute conditions. Appointment to this post will add to
the team of dedicated and highly motivated Emergency Medicine Consultants.
The
successful applicants will have wide training and experience in Emergency Medicine.
The post holders will be encouraged to develop specialist interests to fit in
with the departmental scope of practice.
There are a number of opportunities for specific roles within the
department including paediatrics; ambulatory care; simulation and resus/ITU
focus. Candidates are encouraged to discuss any areas of interest with the
clinical lead. Related research ideas
are welcome.
At present
the UECC at Rotherham NHS Foundation trust provides a 24-hour emergency service
to a population in excess of 255,000.
The consultant
rota has recently changed to a self-rostered annualised rota providing
consultant shop-floor presence from 8am to midnight seven days a week. The
successful candidate will work across all areas of the emergency department,
managing both adult and paediatric patients and contributing to the on-call
rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Department
The UECC is
located on the main hospital site and on the same level as the Surgical Wards,
the Acute Medical Unit, Theatres, Intensive Care and the Department of Medical
Imaging Unit, giving easy access to all these departments. The Fracture Clinic
and X-ray Department are also adjacent.
The Emergency
Medicine Department currently uses Symphony software, enabling the doctors to
carry out clinical coding quickly and easily, thus aiding audit and research.
The total
annual attendances are approximately 105,000 a year.
The new development will include:
6 bedded resuscitation
room
A 4 bedded rapid
initial assessment area in majors (RAT)
18 bay major area
Significantly
enlarged minor area with an assessment & procedure cubicles, eye/ ENT room
Relatives room
and a bereavement bay
5 paediatric
cubicles, a paediatric resus bay and separate childrens waiting room.
Second storey
office accommodation and seminar room
An area for simulation teaching
The Post
The
Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and Rotherham CCG recognise the vital role that
Emergency Medicine contributes to the quality of care patients receive when
they need access to Emergency Care. As a result, it has agreed to invest,
significantly, in an Emergency Centre, including the expansion of the number of
consultants from the current establishment of 12 consultants in the Emergency
Department (ED).
Emergency
and Acute Medicine are working collaboratively to develop quality services for
patients presenting with acute conditions. Appointment to this post will add to
the team of dedicated and highly motivated Emergency Medicine Consultants.
The
successful applicants will have wide training and experience in Emergency Medicine.
The post holders will be encouraged to develop specialist interests to fit in
with the departmental scope of practice.
There are a number of opportunities for specific roles within the
department including paediatrics; ambulatory care; simulation and resus/ITU
focus. Candidates are encouraged to discuss any areas of interest with the
clinical lead. Related research ideas
are welcome.
At present
the UECC at Rotherham NHS Foundation trust provides a 24-hour emergency service
to a population in excess of 255,000.
The consultant
rota has recently changed to a self-rostered annualised rota providing
consultant shop-floor presence from 8am to midnight seven days a week. The
successful candidate will work across all areas of the emergency department,
managing both adult and paediatric patients and contributing to the on-call
rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards completion of FRCEM or equivalent
- Evidence of entry on GMC Specialist Register
- Fellowship of College of Emergency Medicine or equivalence
- ATLS & ALS certification
- APLS or PALS certification
Desirable
- MIMMS/HMIMMS
- Instructor status
- Further higher qualification relevant to the specialty
- Sub-speciality qualification in Paediatric emergency medicine, Intensive care, Acute medicine
- FCEM or equivalent
- CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent (or expected within 6 months of interview)
Experience
Essential
- MIMMS/HMIMMS
- Instructor status
- Further higher qualification relevant to the specialty
- Sub-speciality qualification in Paediatric emergency medicine, Intensive care, Acute medicine
- FCEM or equivalent
- CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent (or expected within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest/experience
Ability/skills
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Acute Medical Care.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding & interest in research methodology
- Experience of audit in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research & development activity relevant to the specialty
- Publications in nationally & internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Clear, articulate & influential with experience in a multi-disciplinary setting
Desirable
- Appraisal & assessment skills
- Formal training in educational methodology
Management Skills
Essential
- Understanding of wider health agenda & modern NHS
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Ability to vary management style to situation
Desirable
- Management training on an accredited course
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to:
- Empower others
- Lead through change
- Influence strategically
- Collaborative working
- Drive for improvement
- Integrity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards completion of FRCEM or equivalent
- Evidence of entry on GMC Specialist Register
- Fellowship of College of Emergency Medicine or equivalence
- ATLS & ALS certification
- APLS or PALS certification
Desirable
- MIMMS/HMIMMS
- Instructor status
- Further higher qualification relevant to the specialty
- Sub-speciality qualification in Paediatric emergency medicine, Intensive care, Acute medicine
- FCEM or equivalent
- CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent (or expected within 6 months of interview)
Experience
Essential
- MIMMS/HMIMMS
- Instructor status
- Further higher qualification relevant to the specialty
- Sub-speciality qualification in Paediatric emergency medicine, Intensive care, Acute medicine
- FCEM or equivalent
- CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent (or expected within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest/experience
Ability/skills
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Acute Medical Care.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding & interest in research methodology
- Experience of audit in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research & development activity relevant to the specialty
- Publications in nationally & internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Clear, articulate & influential with experience in a multi-disciplinary setting
Desirable
- Appraisal & assessment skills
- Formal training in educational methodology
Management Skills
Essential
- Understanding of wider health agenda & modern NHS
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Ability to vary management style to situation
Desirable
- Management training on an accredited course
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to:
- Empower others
- Lead through change
- Influence strategically
- Collaborative working
- Drive for improvement
- Integrity
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
