Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for doctors wishing to progress their career within Emergency Medicine as Specialty Doctors.
There will ample opportunity to develop skills in managing a wide range of clinical presentations as well as management opportunities that will allow post holders to apply for Specialty Training or submit a CESR application.
Emergency Medicine is at the heart of each hospital's emergency care pathway and provides innovative and high-quality care for patients from the moment they arrive at the hospital. It is a consultant led service with Consultants providing leadership and patient care on the 'shop floor' 08:00 - 22.45 7 days a week. There is a strong commitment to ensure the ED is appropriately resourced to deliver high quality and timely emergency care. The trust has been and continues to be very supportive of the developments that are taking place to address the pressures resulting from increased emergency admissions and a greater acuity of cases which present. We remain an ED who continues to perform well against the 4hr target and score highly in the Friends and Family Test.
The ED has excellent links to in patient specialties working collaboratively to enhance patient care and to develop innovative patient pathways.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be fully involved in all aspects of the work of the department under the supervision of the consultants and will attend to the initial assessment and treatment of the patients attending the department across the spectrum of Emergency Medicine.South West London Acute.
They will be joining a team of 17 Consultants and 26 Specialty Doctors/ST4+ crosssite.
The Consultant team have a wealth of experience in all aspect of Emergency Medicine with additional areas of specialist interest such as Paediatric EM, Research, USS, Trauma, Pre-Hospital, Simulation and Education.
Working PatternThe SpDrs work an attractive self-roster rota covering 24hrs whichallows everyone to balance their working lives with otherresponsibilities and interests. Up to 10 PAs are offered. There isprotected SPA time.
About us
St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).
We also play an active role in the local healthcare economy, and are the lead provider in two innovative health and care partnerships.
We have partnered with CSH Surrey, the three GP federations in the Surrey Downs area, and Surrey Council (who are an associate member), to provide adult community health services. This innovative partnership is called Surrey Downs Health and Care.
In Sutton, we have joined forces with the London Borough of Sutton, Sutton GP Services and South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust to provide adult and children's community health services and sexual health services to local people. Together, we are called Sutton Health and Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities and Duties1. The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service topatients.2. To at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice asamended or substituted from time to time.3. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.4. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.5. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.6.. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).7. To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.8. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of inpatients and outpatients underyour care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities and Duties1. The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service topatients.2. To at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice asamended or substituted from time to time.3. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.4. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.5. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.6.. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).7. To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.8. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of inpatients and outpatients underyour care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCEM
Desirable
- FRCEM, MRCS, MRCP or other postgraduate qualification
- oALS certificate
- oATLS certificate APLS/ALS/EPLS certificate
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience with at least 2 years of Emergency Department experience at ST1 level or higher
Teaching/research&Clinical Gov
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in research
- Presentations at postgraduate meetings
Management&Administrative Exp
Essential
- Good basic IT skills including word processing and simple databases
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Other requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Reliable work record
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
- Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCEM
Desirable
- FRCEM, MRCS, MRCP or other postgraduate qualification
- oALS certificate
- oATLS certificate APLS/ALS/EPLS certificate
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience with at least 2 years of Emergency Department experience at ST1 level or higher
Teaching/research&Clinical Gov
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in research
- Presentations at postgraduate meetings
Management&Administrative Exp
Essential
- Good basic IT skills including word processing and simple databases
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Other requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Reliable work record
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
- Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
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).
