Job summary
Applicants are invited for the role of substantive consultant in Emergency Medicine at St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester. The successful applicant will join a dynamic well-established team, recognised regional for excellent education and outstanding clinical care. This would provide the perfect opportunity for a trainee nearing the end of specialist training, or an experienced clinician nearing CESR completion. Applications are welcomes from those with sub-speciality interest such as paediatric EM or dual EM / ICM training.
A fixed term appointment would be considered for the right candidate if this is preferred.
Main duties of the job
Main duties revolve around providing excellent clinical care to patients presenting to our department, including clinical leadership and education of multidisciplinary team members. There is a 1:5 weekend commitment and 1:10 on-call commitment. Rostering is via a gold standard semi self-rostered annualised system, allowing the perfect balance of work and life, whilst living in a beautiful part of Sussex with all the benefits of being in a vibrant city, close to the South Downs and with excellent transport links to London and further afield.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFRCEM
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- oATLS, ALS, APLS or equivalent
Desirable
- oPG cert in Education or equivalent
- oQIP training e.g. RCEM
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oClinical skills/experience across the breadth of RCEM curriculum
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management and Emergency Medicine challenges
Desirable
- oPostgraduate experience or experience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in QIP and clinical audit including supervision of junior staff
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oInstructor on life support or equivalent courses
Teaching skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFRCEM
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- oATLS, ALS, APLS or equivalent
Desirable
- oPG cert in Education or equivalent
- oQIP training e.g. RCEM
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oClinical skills/experience across the breadth of RCEM curriculum
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management and Emergency Medicine challenges
Desirable
- oPostgraduate experience or experience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in QIP and clinical audit including supervision of junior staff
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oInstructor on life support or equivalent courses
Teaching skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of good communication skills both oral and written
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).
