Job summary
We intend to provide the highest standard of care to all patients attending the Emergency Department (ED). Our consultants deliver a 24/7 service within the Emergency Department acting as exemplary trauma team leaders, to deliver optimal management of patients in the resuscitation stage, contributing to improved outcomes for victims of trauma, benchmarked against international standards. The post holder will work similarly with colleagues in Acute Medicine and all other acute admitting specialties to ensure optimal pathways for the care of all patients admitted as an emergency.
Consultants are encouraged to develop special areas of interest (research, education and/or clinical expertise) and particular initiatives can be accommodated in the job description.
Main duties of the job
Leading or supervising the resuscitation and treatment of patients with life threatening injury or illness in the resuscitation room
Leading in the ED, EECU and PAU
Assessing, reviewing, treating and managing patients in the Majors, UTC & Paediatric areas of the department
Facilitating patients' discharge, or admission and transfer to the ward, as appropriate
Care of patients on the Extended Emergency Care Unit
Supervising junior doctors, and providing support to Emergency Practitioners and other nursing staff
Liaison with other departments and escalating problems to the relevant member of inpatient teams
Monitoring activity in the department as a whole, and dealing with any other urgent day to day issues which affect the smooth running of the department
Administrative matters relating to patient care, including dealing with an appropriate share of complaints, and liaison with other departments in the hospital and general practitioners.
Participation in training programmes for medical and nursing staff, and medical students in cooperation with colleagues (including educational supervision).
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with colleagues to develop vision / structure for the department that addresses the strategic and operational needs of all patient groups, including patients who have sustained major trauma
Recruitment process for junior staff
Work with clinical colleagues and managers to resolve conflicts
Assist with Serious Incident inquiries, complaints and other risk management activity within the department
With consultant colleagues ensure the implementation of education, clinical governance, audit and research
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with colleagues to develop vision / structure for the department that addresses the strategic and operational needs of all patient groups, including patients who have sustained major trauma
Recruitment process for junior staff
Work with clinical colleagues and managers to resolve conflicts
Assist with Serious Incident inquiries, complaints and other risk management activity within the department
With consultant colleagues ensure the implementation of education, clinical governance, audit and research
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Emergency Medicine, including Major Trauma centre
- Managing patients on clinical decision/observation ward
- Leadership of a MDT
Desirable
- International Emergency department experience managing major trauma
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Ability to provide high quality, safe, efficient care to the ED patients and lead and train the junior clinical team to work in this way
- Good negotiating skills in order to influence others in a positive manner with the confidence to manage differing views and resolve conflict in order to achieve change and improvement
Desirable
- Interest / experience of education and training
Personal qualities
Essential
- Caring and professional attitude and approach with patients
- Respects individuals' rights, interests, beliefs, preferences and cultures
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Emergency Medicine, including Major Trauma centre
- Managing patients on clinical decision/observation ward
- Leadership of a MDT
Desirable
- International Emergency department experience managing major trauma
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Ability to provide high quality, safe, efficient care to the ED patients and lead and train the junior clinical team to work in this way
- Good negotiating skills in order to influence others in a positive manner with the confidence to manage differing views and resolve conflict in order to achieve change and improvement
Desirable
- Interest / experience of education and training
Personal qualities
Essential
- Caring and professional attitude and approach with patients
- Respects individuals' rights, interests, beliefs, preferences and cultures
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
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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).
