Job summary
See what an Emergency Medicine life in the wonderful South West has to offer.... Be it the start of your Emergency Medicine Consultant career, a move in search of a better family life or one last opportunity to make the jump to the country or coast before retirement, there are countless reasons that you should consider taking a look at what Derriford Emergency Medicine could do for you.
Applications are invited to join our highly regarded team of enthusiastic and committed Emergency Medicine Consultants in Plymouth, Britain's Ocean City. We are hoping to find like-minded colleagues who are passionate about delivering high quality contemporary emergency medicine but who also welcome the quality of life benefits of practicing within easy reach of sea and moors, here in the heart of the South West.
Plymouth is a vibrant university city by the sea, set on the border of Devon and Cornwall, with an active cultural scene and amazing quality of life. Dartmoor, the South Hams and South East Cornwall are all within living distance. Schooling is excellent, with high quality primary and secondary schools (including grammar). The region offers a full range of leisure opportunities (stunning beaches, sailing, Dartmoor, wild swimming, cycling, climbing, and much much more). Road and rail links mean we aren't as far away as the rest of the UK as you would think...just far enough!
Main duties of the job
We consistently receive excellent feedback from trainees and students and want to continue to build this reputation, along with our reputation for providing high quality clinical care at the leading edge of our speciality.
The successful applicant is expected to contribute to all aspects of departmental workload, including out-of-hours work. At present, the shop-floor is covered, throughout the 24 hour day, by junior and middle grade doctors. Other than shop-floor work, there are currently consultant clinics (including a dedicated paediatric clinic), a daily CDU ward round, 10 Peninsula Medical School (PMS) shop-floor teaching sessions and variable off shop-floor PMS Sessions.
There is a dedicated 3 hour teaching session for the junior doctors every other week, (supervised/provided by a consultant). There is a monthly education / governance session.
In addition, there are a 1/2 hour musculoskeletal radiology MDTs, a 3/4 hour trauma review meeting, monthly senior teaching, liaison/educational meetings with MAU and ITU, senior medical/nursing staff meetings, monthly directorate meetings, and a bi-annual trauma MDT meeting.
At junior doctor changeover dates, there is a whole day comprehensive departmental induction course, and another whole day on musculoskeletal radiology.
The department participates in an increasing number of research projects, under the leadership of Prof Captain Jason Smith and his academic department
About us
Derriford Hospital's Emergency Department is the largest in the South West.
- Our ED sees a fascinating mix of rural remote and inner city pathology and is the Major Trauma centre for the Peninsula Trauma Network.
- We practice a modern emergency medicine model incorporating both observational medicine and ambulatory care.
- Our department also benefits from close links with the military, the British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit and the Peninsula Medical School.
- We have a strong academic department undertaking our own research and portfolio studies.
- We are a teaching hospital with significant input into undergraduate medical, nursing and paramedic education, along with postgraduate training at all levels.
- We benefit from excellent access to tertiary services and have good relationships with key departments to support our work.
- We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive department and receive excellent feedback from trainees and students. We want to continue to build this reputation, along with our reputation for providing high quality clinical care.
- We have exciting times ahead, with a planned expansion and rebuild of the Emergency Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information contact
Dr Anne Hicks - annehicks1@nhs.net
Emergency Medicine Consultant
Dr Beth Newstead (Clinical Lead- beth.newstead@nhs.net)
Please look at the full job description and person specification for details of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information contact
Dr Anne Hicks - annehicks1@nhs.net
Emergency Medicine Consultant
Dr Beth Newstead (Clinical Lead- beth.newstead@nhs.net)
Please look at the full job description and person specification for details of the job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration On specialist register in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of CCST, with dual accreditation in PEM FCEM or equivalent ALS, ATLS/ETC & APLS provider Level 3 Child protection training.
Desirable
- Higher degree. Current APLS instructor status.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in ED, including a developed system/advanced model of emergency medicine Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of all patients in an Emergency Department Experience of quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience of working in a paediatric emergency department
Specific high level clinical skills
Essential
- Advanced airway management skills Advanced procedural sedation skills Level 1 ultrasound competency
Desirable
- Delivery of advanced and/or critical care to children
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage an ED when on the shop floor and on call
Desirable
- Further management experience eg recruitment, rotas, clinical governance, service development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability and experience of teaching clinical skills and practical procedures to clinical colleagues and medical students
Desirable
- Ability and experience of teaching paediatric emergency medicine to clinical colleagues and medical students Expertise in using simulation to deliver teaching
Personal Skills
Essential
- Honesty & reliability Enthusiasm Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in developing a paediatric emergency department Experience in completing research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration On specialist register in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of CCST, with dual accreditation in PEM FCEM or equivalent ALS, ATLS/ETC & APLS provider Level 3 Child protection training.
Desirable
- Higher degree. Current APLS instructor status.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in ED, including a developed system/advanced model of emergency medicine Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of all patients in an Emergency Department Experience of quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience of working in a paediatric emergency department
Specific high level clinical skills
Essential
- Advanced airway management skills Advanced procedural sedation skills Level 1 ultrasound competency
Desirable
- Delivery of advanced and/or critical care to children
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage an ED when on the shop floor and on call
Desirable
- Further management experience eg recruitment, rotas, clinical governance, service development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability and experience of teaching clinical skills and practical procedures to clinical colleagues and medical students
Desirable
- Ability and experience of teaching paediatric emergency medicine to clinical colleagues and medical students Expertise in using simulation to deliver teaching
Personal Skills
Essential
- Honesty & reliability Enthusiasm Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in developing a paediatric emergency department Experience in completing research
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).
