Job summary
Did you choose Emergency Medicine for interesting
pathology, to treat the full array of patients and clinical presentations? Do
you value working with a great team, living in a beautiful area with nationally
excelling schools and internationally renowned sporting and cultural events?
Come to Gloucestershire.
Candidates are invited to apply for a substantive
Emergency Medicine Consultant post. The successful applicant will join the team
of 22 ED consultants delivering care across our 2 EDs at Cheltenham General and
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. We see 145,000 ED attendances a year. 25% of
these are children. We see the highest number of major trauma cases of all
Major Trauma Units in the South West region. A busy DGH with a dedicated and
innovative EM consultant team, we perform within the top 40/121 trusts in
England for 4 hr performance. £39 million
pounds were investment in a newly extended and refurbished ED and Acute Medical Unit, completed in January 24 providing excellent
facilities.
The departments have segregated Paediatric areas, are
well supported by SDECs for medical and surgical specialties, co-located
Primary care services, 24/7 onsite PPCI and interventional radiology at GRH.
The team deliver consultant led care from 8am until
midnight with non-resident on call overnight, working 1:6 weekends via an
annualised and self-rostered job plan. A strategy for reduced antisocial hours
for our senior workforce is in place.
Main duties of the job
The post attracts 10 PAs
The Medical Local Negotiating Committee (LNC) has agreed on behalf of the medical staff body within the Trust a standard allocation of 1.5 SPAs for all new appointments. Core duties are included in the present allocation of 1.5 SPAs.
On call supplement will be 3% (Category A) of a basic 10 PA salary.
The department provides 16 hours of Consultant cover, 0800-midnight in Gloucester and 0800-2200 in Cheltenham.
Consultants work a self rostered annualised job plan which optimises clinical cover, and provides flexibility for work/life balance and other interests outside the department. This process also allows for a fixed day off per week.
Weekend working frequency is 1 in 6.
Weekday on calls will be divided amongst the consultants.
The job plan may vary in response to other consultants' leave and to unplanned increases in work. The consultant will be expected to monitor their hours to ensure that the workload averages out to the proposed job plan.
In line with the terms and conditions, the final job plan is subject to the agreement of the Trust through the Specialty Director and the appointee.
Consultants provide cover for their colleagues for emergency work whenever they are away. The maximum number of Consultants away at any one time is always subject to the provision of an adequate service for patients.
About us
The Emergency Departments of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital together form the busiest services in the South West. Our combined new attendances total approximately 145,000 per year. Children comprise roughly 25% of the total attendances. We are the busiest Major Trauma Unit in the South West.
Medical and Nursing Staff
- This role is investing in the growth of the ED Consultant team, this will expand the team to 22.
- There are 4 F1s, 8 F2s, 6 ACCS ST1-2, 6 GPVTS, 2 ST3, 7 ST4-6, 1 Chief Registrar, 12 Speciality doctors and 1 Associate Specialist.
- There are currently four Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 7 Physician Associates, 16 Emergency Practitioners.
- The 2 departments are staffed by 136 nurses WTE.
- There is mental health practitioner in the department 9am-8pm 7/7 and an alcohol worker to support both Departments.
- The department is closely supported by a discharge team and frailty team.
- The department has a team of dedicated Practice Development Nurses.
- Under the Agenda for Change framework all senior staff nurses and above have expanded practitioner roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description will be regularly reviewed. It is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to change as required by the Trust.
Please see Job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description will be regularly reviewed. It is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to change as required by the Trust.
Please see Job description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise
- On Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A full understanding of clinical risk assessment
- Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach to clinical practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
- Resuscitation (ALS/APLS/ATLS/ETC) course instructor
- Dual accreditation in allied specialties
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in Quality Improvement work
Audit and Evidence-based Practice
Desirable
- Additional qualification in QI work
Management and Administrative Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- A willingness to accept responsibility and provide leadership
- Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS
Desirable
- Additional management qualification
- Extended experience of leading Clinical Governance Processes
Teaching
Essential
- Training of junior doctors
Desirable
- Additional Education Qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the ED and specialty teams.
- Drive, enthusiasm and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Engagement in the appraisal process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise
- On Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A full understanding of clinical risk assessment
- Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach to clinical practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
- Resuscitation (ALS/APLS/ATLS/ETC) course instructor
- Dual accreditation in allied specialties
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in Quality Improvement work
Audit and Evidence-based Practice
Desirable
- Additional qualification in QI work
Management and Administrative Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- A willingness to accept responsibility and provide leadership
- Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS
Desirable
- Additional management qualification
- Extended experience of leading Clinical Governance Processes
Teaching
Essential
- Training of junior doctors
Desirable
- Additional Education Qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the ED and specialty teams.
- Drive, enthusiasm and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Engagement in the appraisal process.
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).