Job summary
The Emergency Department at Southmead Hospital sees between 230 and 300 patients per day, with a wide variety of conditions predominantly from the North of Bristol but from the region as part of the Trusts tertiary services. The department was opened in 2014 as part of the new Hospital and provides outstanding facilities.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work with the established Consultants in a rota including evening, weekend and overnight sessions as part of their job plan. The successful applicant will be expected to take a role in our Ambulatory observation unit, as well as working with the other Consultants on the shop floor, enabling the Department to meet National Service Frameworks and Government targets.
Management structure
The appointee will be contractually accountable to the North Bristol NHS Trust for the provision of services. The appointee will be managerially responsible to the Chief Executive through the Divisonal Director. All Consultants are required to undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy. Consultants are also required to take an active and co-operative approach to their job planning, which will be reviewed on an annual basis by their clinical Director.
About us
We are delighted to invite applications for Consultant posts in Emergency Medicine. You will be joining an excellent team of 21 EM Consultants who have a passion for delivering high-quality emergency care. North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) ED is a leading academic research centre, and the professorial department recruits to a wide portfolio of studies and secures research grants. The skills of the ED staff extend beyond the department into RCEM, NICE, PHEM, Expedition & Military Medicine, Stroke, Chest pain research as examples.
NBT is a progressive and ambitious teaching and research organisation. Housed in the state-of-the-art Brunel Building, NBT is a specialist regional centre for Major Trauma, Neurosciences, Plastics and Burns, Orthopaedics, Urology and Renal services. With a turnover of £550m and 8,000 staff, our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
Bristol has a reputation for diversity, its city-wide social calendar means there are always great events, concerts in stunning locations and things to do and see. In a beautiful part of the UK, with impressive architecture, top performing schools and excellent higher education facilities. The city boasts appeal to individuals, couples and families with excellent road, rail networks and an expanding airport, making it the hub and gateway location for the South West.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical Duties
- Diagnosis and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department Southmead Hospital.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues.
- Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. If appropriate, the post-holder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
- Teaching, examination and accreditation duties as requested by the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education are required, as is a contribution to undergraduate, postgraduate and continual medical education activity locally.
The post holder will be entitled to 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing Medical Education. The post holder will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council.
The post holder will not necessarily be expected to undertake research however opportunities do exist and encouragement is given to develop collaborative projects with other departments within Trust or with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The post- holder will be required to submit all research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation.
There is a professionally staffed Medical Library at Southmead Hospital, with a rapid service between these and the University Library situated in the centre of Bristol city. A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made and the library has links with other networks. The libraries are at the forefront of developments in electronic knowledge delivery.
The postholder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme. The Trust has an audit department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical Duties
- Diagnosis and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department Southmead Hospital.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues.
- Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. If appropriate, the post-holder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
- Teaching, examination and accreditation duties as requested by the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education are required, as is a contribution to undergraduate, postgraduate and continual medical education activity locally.
The post holder will be entitled to 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing Medical Education. The post holder will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council.
The post holder will not necessarily be expected to undertake research however opportunities do exist and encouragement is given to develop collaborative projects with other departments within Trust or with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The post- holder will be required to submit all research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation.
There is a professionally staffed Medical Library at Southmead Hospital, with a rapid service between these and the University Library situated in the centre of Bristol city. A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made and the library has links with other networks. The libraries are at the forefront of developments in electronic knowledge delivery.
The postholder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme. The Trust has an audit department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCEM or equivalent
- CCT in Emergency medicine or within 6 months of obtaining
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 yrs of NHS experience
- Minimum of 8 years postgraduate experience including three years as a Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of Emergency Medicine conditions.
Desirable
- Advanced resuscitation skills, experience of observation Medicine
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS mangement issues
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression
Desirable
- Completition of a general management course or programme
Research,Teaching,Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability
- Willingness to undertake teaching of Medical under-graduates and post graduates
Desirable
- Proven track record in research and willingness to undertake further research
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Ability to teach effectivley
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
- Willingness to undertake further research.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships with a team
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop Junior medical staff
- Good written and verbal communication skills with evidence of the ability to communicate with patients and colleagues at all staff levels
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Medicine Directorate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCEM or equivalent
- CCT in Emergency medicine or within 6 months of obtaining
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 yrs of NHS experience
- Minimum of 8 years postgraduate experience including three years as a Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of Emergency Medicine conditions.
Desirable
- Advanced resuscitation skills, experience of observation Medicine
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS mangement issues
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression
Desirable
- Completition of a general management course or programme
Research,Teaching,Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability
- Willingness to undertake teaching of Medical under-graduates and post graduates
Desirable
- Proven track record in research and willingness to undertake further research
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Ability to teach effectivley
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
- Willingness to undertake further research.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships with a team
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop Junior medical staff
- Good written and verbal communication skills with evidence of the ability to communicate with patients and colleagues at all staff levels
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Medicine Directorate.
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
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).
