Job summary
Consultant in Emergency Medicine - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust was formed on 1st October 2013, following the merger of Lewisham Healthcare NHS Trust and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. The Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine and a Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine with PEM as a Sub-Speciality based at theQueen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). These appointments represent an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic ED team.
We offer medical, surgical and emergency services to local residents, and also provide a range of specialist services for South East London and beyond.
The Emergency Department has considerable educational expertise with instructors in ALS, ATLS and APLS courses as well as examiners for FRCEM. The successful candidates would be encouraged to develop an area of expertise or sub-specialisation within Emergency Medicine.
If you are not on the specialist register please also ensure you enclose evidence/confirmation that you will be on the specialist register or have a CCT within 6 months of the interview date.
You may contact the Medical Staffing Department on 020 8836 5993/6781.
Closing Date: You are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
Provisional Interview date: TBA
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
In conjunction with consultant colleagues, managers, and senior nurses:
Ensure optimum care of all patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) including reception, triage, resuscitation, diagnosis, initial treatment and disposal of all emergencies.
Supporting the Clinical Director and the Clinical Lead of ED in the delivery of timely, high quality care in accordance with the Trust and national priorities, particularly the 4 hour standard for patients in the ED and the Clinical Quality Indicators.
Education & Teaching:
The Consultant will participate in the professional supervision, support, organisation and delivery of formal teaching programs for staff including:
Specialist/Specialty Registrars, Senior Clinical Fellows, Staff Grades and F2s/SHOs/ST1-2s.
Nursing staff specifically the Emergency Nurse Practitioners and RSCNs
Undertake appropriate 'mentoring', appraisal and Educational/Clinical supervision of junior medical staff.
CPD:
Participate in continuing professional development at local, regional and national level. The Consultant will be a FRCEM (or equivalent) and is expected to fulfill the College's CPD requirements.
Participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy and in line with the GMC revalidation requirement.
The Consultant will ensure that he/she remains abreast of all developments in the field of EM and the delivery of Emergency Services.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
In conjunction with consultant colleagues, managers, and senior nurses:
Ensure optimum care of all patients attending the Emergency Department including reception, triage, resuscitation, diagnosis, initial treatment and disposal of all emergencies. When on the shop floor he/she will be expected to be actively involved ensuring that high quality clinical care is delivered and that relevant NHS standards are achieved.
Set standards and develop systems and guidelines for the clinical and operational management of patients.
Supporting the Clinical Director and the Clinical Lead of Emergency Department in the delivery of timely, high quality care in accordance with the Trust and national priorities, particularly the 4 hour standard for patients in the Emergency Department and the Emergency Clinical Quality Indicators.
Develop and implement rolling training and audit programmes to support the induction and development of staff, high standards and effective clinical care.
Conduct the ward rounds of patients managed by the emergency department on the Observation Ward/Clinical Decision Unit
Assist with the development of Major Incident plans and related work.
Strive toward achieving performance standards.
Medical Education & Teaching:
The Consultant will participate in the professional supervision, support, organisation and delivery of formal teaching programs for all staff including:
Specialist/Specialty Registrars, Senior Clinical Fellows, Staff Grades and F2s/SHOs/ST1-2s.
Nursing staff specifically the Emergency Nurse Practitioners and RSCNs working with children in the department.
Medical students.
Ambulance Personnel.
Physician Associate students.
Undertake appropriate mentoring, appraisal and Educational / Clinical supervision of junior medical staff.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance:
Supervise / Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of the Emergency Department in accordance with Departmental and Trust policy as well as Quality Improvement Projects(QIPs)
Comply with the Trusts Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Directorate and Medical Directors from time to time
The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.
Continuing Professional Development:
Participate in continuing professional development at local, regional and national level. The Consultant will be a Fellow of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (or equivalent) and is expected to fulfill the Colleges CPD requirements.
The Consultant will contribute to clinical audit within the department and also to implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy and in line with the GMC revalidation requirement.
The Consultant will ensure that he/she remains abreast of all developments in the field of Emergency Medicine and the delivery of Emergency Services.
Policy, Planning and Management:
Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.
Comply with all Trust policies
Assist in ensuring that the Trust Clinical Governance Strategy is implemented.
Involvement in the recruitment and appointment of junior medical staff in consultation with consultant colleagues, Human Resources and managers.
Assist in the organisation of efficient staff duty rotas.
Contribute to good communications between the department and the other relevant staff/departments within the Trust, outside agencies including Social Services, PCTs, General Practitioners, other Emergency Departments in neighbouring Trusts and Ambulance Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
In conjunction with consultant colleagues, managers, and senior nurses:
Ensure optimum care of all patients attending the Emergency Department including reception, triage, resuscitation, diagnosis, initial treatment and disposal of all emergencies. When on the shop floor he/she will be expected to be actively involved ensuring that high quality clinical care is delivered and that relevant NHS standards are achieved.
Set standards and develop systems and guidelines for the clinical and operational management of patients.
Supporting the Clinical Director and the Clinical Lead of Emergency Department in the delivery of timely, high quality care in accordance with the Trust and national priorities, particularly the 4 hour standard for patients in the Emergency Department and the Emergency Clinical Quality Indicators.
Develop and implement rolling training and audit programmes to support the induction and development of staff, high standards and effective clinical care.
Conduct the ward rounds of patients managed by the emergency department on the Observation Ward/Clinical Decision Unit
Assist with the development of Major Incident plans and related work.
Strive toward achieving performance standards.
Medical Education & Teaching:
The Consultant will participate in the professional supervision, support, organisation and delivery of formal teaching programs for all staff including:
Specialist/Specialty Registrars, Senior Clinical Fellows, Staff Grades and F2s/SHOs/ST1-2s.
Nursing staff specifically the Emergency Nurse Practitioners and RSCNs working with children in the department.
Medical students.
Ambulance Personnel.
Physician Associate students.
Undertake appropriate mentoring, appraisal and Educational / Clinical supervision of junior medical staff.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance:
Supervise / Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of the Emergency Department in accordance with Departmental and Trust policy as well as Quality Improvement Projects(QIPs)
Comply with the Trusts Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Directorate and Medical Directors from time to time
The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.
Continuing Professional Development:
Participate in continuing professional development at local, regional and national level. The Consultant will be a Fellow of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (or equivalent) and is expected to fulfill the Colleges CPD requirements.
The Consultant will contribute to clinical audit within the department and also to implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy and in line with the GMC revalidation requirement.
The Consultant will ensure that he/she remains abreast of all developments in the field of Emergency Medicine and the delivery of Emergency Services.
Policy, Planning and Management:
Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.
Comply with all Trust policies
Assist in ensuring that the Trust Clinical Governance Strategy is implemented.
Involvement in the recruitment and appointment of junior medical staff in consultation with consultant colleagues, Human Resources and managers.
Assist in the organisation of efficient staff duty rotas.
Contribute to good communications between the department and the other relevant staff/departments within the Trust, outside agencies including Social Services, PCTs, General Practitioners, other Emergency Departments in neighbouring Trusts and Ambulance Services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree, MBBS, or equivalent
- Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration (With with license to practice) with GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
- ATLS or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent
- EPLS / APLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Instructor status in ATLS or ALS or APLS
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that of gaining CCT
- Ability to offer expert clinical advice on emergency patients
Desirable
- Able to plan and develop new initiatives
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of prnicples of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
- Ability to supervise and audit projects
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Leadership
Essential
- Managerial capability along with good leadership qualities/skills
- Ability to organise efficiently, and smooth running of an ED
- Excellent interpersonal skills, influencing, and negotiation skills
- Dedication to clinical service provision
Desirable
- Regional or National management course and/or qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree, MBBS, or equivalent
- Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration (With with license to practice) with GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
- ATLS or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent
- EPLS / APLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Instructor status in ATLS or ALS or APLS
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that of gaining CCT
- Ability to offer expert clinical advice on emergency patients
Desirable
- Able to plan and develop new initiatives
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of prnicples of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
- Ability to supervise and audit projects
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Leadership
Essential
- Managerial capability along with good leadership qualities/skills
- Ability to organise efficiently, and smooth running of an ED
- Excellent interpersonal skills, influencing, and negotiation skills
- Dedication to clinical service provision
Desirable
- Regional or National management course and/or qualification
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).
