Job summary
A Consultant in Emergency Medicine is required to join the existing team of Consultants at the Fairfield General Hospital. This appointment [10 PAs which includes 2.5 SPA's] will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions.
A formal job plan will be reviewed between the appointee and the Clinical Lead, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the appointee ensuring that it meets the requirements of the new Consultant contract and service needs of the Division. This will be approved by the Medical Director. The Job Plan will then be reviewed at least annually. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service, and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical department.
The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service.
The post holder will supervise the work of junior colleagues and provide advice & support as necessary.
The post holder is required to obtain the FRCEM, entered onto the Specialist Register and have been on a recognized training program.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification (e.g., MBChB)
- FRCEM or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree (e.g., MD, PhD, MSc)
- Recognised sub-speciality training
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General medical Council
- A valid licence to practice with the General Medical council
- Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Register within 6 months of the award of their CCT in Emergency Medicine (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK) of the date of interview
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Experience and Clinical Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in Emergency medicine
- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Emergency Medicine
- Good practical clinical skills
- Governance and the ethical aspects of Emergency Medicine
- An understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
- Evidence of participation in QIPP or audit cycles
Desirable
- Publication or research articles, demonstrating the understanding of research methodology and commitments
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching juniors, medical students, and other health care professionals
Desirable
- Proven teaching abilities
- Attendance at teaching courses
- Advanced Life Support Instructor
- ATLS/ALS/ETC/APLS etc.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
- Evidence of work submitted for Peer Review
Teamwork
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Positive attitude towards Nursing and Support Team led services
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of Junior Staff and AHP's
Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of good organisation and leadership skills
Communication Management
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
- Evidence of development and management of change
- Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions
- Ability to cope with change
- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service
Desirable
- Able to manage and lead change internally and within a multi-agency setting
- Attendance of management course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification (e.g., MBChB)
- FRCEM or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree (e.g., MD, PhD, MSc)
- Recognised sub-speciality training
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General medical Council
- A valid licence to practice with the General Medical council
- Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Register within 6 months of the award of their CCT in Emergency Medicine (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK) of the date of interview
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Experience and Clinical Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in Emergency medicine
- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Emergency Medicine
- Good practical clinical skills
- Governance and the ethical aspects of Emergency Medicine
- An understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
- Evidence of participation in QIPP or audit cycles
Desirable
- Publication or research articles, demonstrating the understanding of research methodology and commitments
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching juniors, medical students, and other health care professionals
Desirable
- Proven teaching abilities
- Attendance at teaching courses
- Advanced Life Support Instructor
- ATLS/ALS/ETC/APLS etc.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
- Evidence of work submitted for Peer Review
Teamwork
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Positive attitude towards Nursing and Support Team led services
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of Junior Staff and AHP's
Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of good organisation and leadership skills
Communication Management
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
- Evidence of development and management of change
- Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions
- Ability to cope with change
- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service
Desirable
- Able to manage and lead change internally and within a multi-agency setting
- Attendance of management course
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).