Job summary
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here's more about the role and what we're looking for:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for three substantive Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join our friendly, enthusiastic Emergency Department team at University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), based at the Royal Derby Hospital site.
These are new substantive posts and any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs.
The RDH Emergency Department currently operates over three areas - Red Adult ED, Green Adult ED and a Blue Urgent Treatment Centre to provide excellent care for the patients in our community.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to, & training of your staff.
- Responsible for maintaining awareness of professional guidelines & acting in accordance with them.
- Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & continuing medical education activity locally, regionally & nationally as appropriate.
- Provision of an out of hours' service with your Consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments, as indicated in the enclosed job plan.
More details regarding these points are included in the JD provided.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
- We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
- An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
- Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
- We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
- We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
- We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standard in the management of patients presenting to the emergency department.
- to work with the ED paediatric lead consultant and other colleagues to provide quality care and cover for paediatric patients in the children's ED.
- to share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the ED as well as service development and speciality interfacing
More details regarding these points are included in the JD provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standard in the management of patients presenting to the emergency department.
- to work with the ED paediatric lead consultant and other colleagues to provide quality care and cover for paediatric patients in the children's ED.
- to share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the ED as well as service development and speciality interfacing
More details regarding these points are included in the JD provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCEM
- CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent (or expected within 6 months of interview)
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- ATLS/ETC & ALS certification
- APLS or PALS certification
Desirable
- MIMMS/HMIMMS Instructor status
- Further higher qualification relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad range of relevant experience in Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest/experience
Management Experience
Desirable
- Management training on an accredited course
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Formal training in educational methodology
Audit & Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of audit in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research & development activity relevant to specialty
- Publications in nationally & internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Other Attributes
Desirable
- Evidence or feedback demonstrating positive attitudinal attributes
- Experience of leadership/ evidence of leadership potential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCEM
- CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent (or expected within 6 months of interview)
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- ATLS/ETC & ALS certification
- APLS or PALS certification
Desirable
- MIMMS/HMIMMS Instructor status
- Further higher qualification relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad range of relevant experience in Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest/experience
Management Experience
Desirable
- Management training on an accredited course
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Formal training in educational methodology
Audit & Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of audit in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research & development activity relevant to specialty
- Publications in nationally & internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Other Attributes
Desirable
- Evidence or feedback demonstrating positive attitudinal attributes
- Experience of leadership/ evidence of leadership potential
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).
