Job summary
The appointed Consultant will be clinically responsible for
Consultant sign off for RCEM designated conditions.
Provide senior clinical input in to complex / serious cases in ED.
Risk management and addressing capacity issues in the department by liaising with the management team and follow policies to mobilise other specialty teams.
Lead role to arrange safe disposition of patients in ED for a longer than desired period of time.
When faced with an exit block in the department, the Emergency Department consultant will try to mitigate the effects in ED whilst solutions are sought within the hospital to improve flow.
Follow Roles and Responsibilities delineated by the department to facilitate working in different areas on ED
All consultants are expected to participate in the oncall rota.
The post-holder will be expected to be committed to the concept of lifelong learning and produce and maintain a Personal Development Plan and Job Plan in agreement with the Clinical Director.
Main duties of the job
The Emergency Care Centre comprises of different areas and a dedicated x-ray facility.
These areas are as follows:
Adult Majors 1 Assessment Area - 16 cubicles
Adult Majors 2 Assessment Area (for ambulant patients) - 10 cubicles
Children's Emergency Centre - 8 cubicles including HDU bay
Resuscitation - 5 bays
Clinical Decisions Area - 6 beds and a seated area
An Urgent Care Centre at Wigan and Leigh
Separate areas for ambulance and walk in triage
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
The role could require you to work across all areas in the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain the highest clinical standards in emergency medicine
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression
- Demonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical Practice
- Provides safe and effective care for critically ill patients for all ages with specialist help and guidance
- To lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patients
- Evaluates and instigates initial management of safeguarding concerns
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain the highest clinical standards in emergency medicine
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression
- Demonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical Practice
- Provides safe and effective care for critically ill patients for all ages with specialist help and guidance
- To lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patients
- Evaluates and instigates initial management of safeguarding concerns
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
- Must meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Emergency Medicine
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritize clinical need
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within Emergency Medicine and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Minimum of 1 year experience in UK Emergency Department as middle grade or above.
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
- Must meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Emergency Medicine
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritize clinical need
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within Emergency Medicine and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Minimum of 1 year experience in UK Emergency Department as middle grade or above.
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
