Job summary
Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust
Fixed Term 12 months
10-14 PA's (depending on job planning)
YC72 (£82,096 - £110,683)
The Emergency Department is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join our highly skilled team for a period of 12 months.
The Emergency Department at Southport , which sees approximately 50,000 patients a year, has recently benefitted from a full refurbishment offering a state of the art resuscitation room, bespoke mental health, protected cubicle capacity for patients brought in by ambulance, and a separate Clinical Decision Unit.
The ED team are determined, motivated and forward thinking. Over recent years the team have led on the introduction of ambulatory emergency care in the trust and also in frailty pathways, particularly admission avoidance. We have presented our work in these areas nationally andwe maintain close links with the Ambulatory Care Unit and the acute physicians.
Main duties of the job
All applicants must be either on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their CCT award at the time of interview.
The successful candidate will participate on the on-call rota. The Trust is happy to consider flexible working arrangements and extended days to deliver a desirable work life balance, support professional goals and personal development.
The adult ED department enjoys excellent working relationships with the Paediatric ED department based on the Ormskirk site and the postholder will be expected to undertake weekly sessions within the Paediatric ED department.
The Trust is happy to look at relocation costs for the successful candidate, if applicable.
About us
Southport hospital is one of two modern hospitals within the trust providing acute services to adult patients.
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department is active in education with a number ofthe current consultants having defined educational roles within the trust. We use simulation extensively as an educational tool. We host medical students, physician associate students alongside student nurses, student allied health professionals and junior doctors.
We are part of the Mersey and Cheshire trauma network as an accredited Trauma receiving unit. Some of the consultant ED team also work at the MTC as trauma team leaders on an ad hoc basis in order to maintain skills.
The Paediatric ED department sees approximately 25,000 patients per year. As a completely separate unit Ormskirk ED offers bespoke paediatric facilities. As well as a full resuscitation and minors area there is a procedure room and a number of treatment rooms. The department offers a very child friendly environment with a play room and numerous toys and games. The nursing staff are highly trained with all Band 6 staff having full APLS. The department has close links with the department of paediatrics and shares educational activities. Paediatric ED can access the paediatric assessment unit thereby offering the ability to undertake observation of ED patients.
For further information please see job description
Advertising date: 22 December 2022
Closing date: 10 January 2023
Shortlisting Date: 12 January 2023
Proposed Interview date: 18 January 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department is active in education with a number ofthe current consultants having defined educational roles within the trust. We use simulation extensively as an educational tool. We host medical students, physician associate students alongside student nurses, student allied health professionals and junior doctors.
We are part of the Mersey and Cheshire trauma network as an accredited Trauma receiving unit. Some of the consultant ED team also work at the MTC as trauma team leaders on an ad hoc basis in order to maintain skills.
The Paediatric ED department sees approximately 25,000 patients per year. As a completely separate unit Ormskirk ED offers bespoke paediatric facilities. As well as a full resuscitation and minors area there is a procedure room and a number of treatment rooms. The department offers a very child friendly environment with a play room and numerous toys and games. The nursing staff are highly trained with all Band 6 staff having full APLS. The department has close links with the department of paediatrics and shares educational activities. Paediatric ED can access the paediatric assessment unit thereby offering the ability to undertake observation of ED patients.
For further information please see job description
Advertising date: 22 December 2022
Closing date: 10 January 2023
Shortlisting Date: 12 January 2023
Proposed Interview date: 18 January 2023
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- On the specialist register with a CCT in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of achieving this
- M.R.C.P. or equivalent
- Basic Medical Qualification
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Emergency Medicine
Training Expected
Essential
- Extensive training and experience in Emergency Medicine.
Management / Audit
Essential
- Participation in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching / educational supervision
Desirable
- Educational qualifications /courses
Personal Skills
Essential
- Outward looking
- Good networking skills
- Excellent patient communication
- Interested in teaching
- Ability to work in a multi-professional team
- Team Management Skills
- Commitment to Partnership working and the development of primary care
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- On the specialist register with a CCT in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of achieving this
- M.R.C.P. or equivalent
- Basic Medical Qualification
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Emergency Medicine
Training Expected
Essential
- Extensive training and experience in Emergency Medicine.
Management / Audit
Essential
- Participation in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching / educational supervision
Desirable
- Educational qualifications /courses
Personal Skills
Essential
- Outward looking
- Good networking skills
- Excellent patient communication
- Interested in teaching
- Ability to work in a multi-professional team
- Team Management Skills
- Commitment to Partnership working and the development of primary care
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).
