Job summary
Consultant Emergency Medicine
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust requires a Consultant in Emergency Medicine based at Conquest Hospital.
Applicants must have full GMC registration and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of CCT at date of interview.
Main duties of the job
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates two level 1 emergency departments at Eastbourne DGH and Conquest Hospital in Hastings.
Forming part of the Sussex Trauma Network the Conquest is a designated Trauma Unit.
Conquest Emergency Department currently has 4full time consultants,7 specialty doctors and 1 associate specialist together with 3 FY2s, 2 ACCS ST1/CT1s, 3 GP ST1s, 2 ST4-ST6 trainees ,1 ST3 trainee and 4 "trust grade" posts.
The appointees will join the existing consultants to complete the team at Conquest Hospital but may on occasion be required to work cross-site at Eastbourne .
The timetabled job plan will be 10 PA's, comprising of 7.5 direct care sessions and 2.5 SPAs.
For details of job plan please see attached job description.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications,Higher Qualifications,Registration
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Full registration with GMC and name on specialist register or CCT within 6 months of interview
- Fellowship of College of Emergency Medicine or equivalence
Desirable
- Other higher qualifications
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Emergency Medicine.
- ALS Provider. ATLS Provider, Paediatric life support provider
Desirable
- Experience in acute medicine
- Completion of other courses relevent to speciality.
- ALS, ATLS Instructor, Paediatric life support instructor.
Admin and Management
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structure and the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications.
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Evidence of completed audit project.
- Understanding of the role of research in Emergency Medicine.
Desirable
- Publication of original research and audit projects.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Leadership qualities.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude toward work and good record of attendance.
Desirable
- Demonstration of management of change in clinical practise and commitment to integration of Emergency and Acute Medicine.
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical staff, nursing staff and students and other professional groups.
Desirable
- Qualification in Medical Education.
Person Specification
Qualifications,Higher Qualifications,Registration
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Full registration with GMC and name on specialist register or CCT within 6 months of interview
- Fellowship of College of Emergency Medicine or equivalence
Desirable
- Other higher qualifications
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Emergency Medicine.
- ALS Provider. ATLS Provider, Paediatric life support provider
Desirable
- Experience in acute medicine
- Completion of other courses relevent to speciality.
- ALS, ATLS Instructor, Paediatric life support instructor.
Admin and Management
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structure and the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications.
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Evidence of completed audit project.
- Understanding of the role of research in Emergency Medicine.
Desirable
- Publication of original research and audit projects.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Leadership qualities.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude toward work and good record of attendance.
Desirable
- Demonstration of management of change in clinical practise and commitment to integration of Emergency and Acute Medicine.
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical staff, nursing staff and students and other professional groups.
Desirable
- Qualification in Medical Education.
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).
