Job summary
We are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic and motivated people to join our Consultant team at SWBH as we prepare to move into our new emergency department at Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) with a planned opening date of 2024. We are looking for Emergency Medicine consultants, and EM Consultants with a Paediatric interest as well as Paediatricians with an interest in the Emergency care of children.
Currently there are 2 Emergency Departments (EDs) at City and Sandwell both with dedicated Childrens' areas. Successful applicants would be expected to help provide leadership and high quality emergency care across both sites. City and Sandwell EDs currently see approx. 200,000 pts a year and 32,000 children. The post will be based cross site in the 2 Emergency Departments of Sandwell and City Hospitals. We are seeking applicants who will join us in our commitment to providing high quality, consultant led emergency care.
Additional Information:There is an opportunity for the post holder to take onthe lead PEM roleif they have the relevant experience and interest. This lead role will contribute to and help shape the future of Childrens' services within both EDs and into the new Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH). Expression of interest can be made during the application.
Closing date: 10th March 2024
Interview date: 28th March 2024
Main duties of the job
The duties of this post will include contributing to the leadership, development and delivery of a high quality Emergency and/ or Paediatric Emergency service across both departments. Including providing clinical leadership, overseeing pathway development and workforce development.
This is a 10 PA post with an option for negotiated additional DCC up to a maximum of 12 PA. This job provides an exciting opportunity to join the Emergency Department Team in preparation for the merging of both current Emergency Departments in SWBH NHS Trust.
Your rota will be dependent on whether applying for Emergency Medicine or Paediatric EM. Please see individual Job Descriptions attached. For PEM post we anticipate you will be working regular shifts within the Childrens' ED. We have implemented an annualised rota for the consultants which enable a good work life balance and adds flexibility. When we move to a single site there will be further opportunities towards a self-rostering rota.
For further information please see Consultant EM and Paediatric Emergency Medicine Job Descriptions
About us
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
A community of half a million is eagerly anticipating the brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. The opening will be the beginning of a fresh chapter in our ambitious journey to be the nations leading provider of integrated care.
As well as being the closest adult hospital to Birminghams busy city centre, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital will be a busy Trauma Unit and offer dedicated maternity and childrens services. Crucially, it will bring together teams who provide acute Emergency Care as part of its new Acute care model consisting of the ED, AMU, Childrens ED, and Medical and Surgical SDEC units.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
A community of half a million is eagerly anticipating the brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. The opening will be the beginning of a fresh chapter in our ambitious journey to be the nations leading provider of integrated care.
As well as being the closest adult hospital to Birminghams busy city centre, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital will be a busy Trauma Unit and offer dedicated maternity and childrens services. Crucially, it will bring together teams who provide acute Emergency Care as part of its new Acute care model consisting of the ED, AMU, Childrens ED, and Medical and Surgical SDEC units.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ultrasound level 1 competency
- FRCEM or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain CCT in Emergency Medicine/PEM
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- GMC registration with License to Practice
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Emergency Medicine.
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ultrasound level 1 competency
- FRCEM or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain CCT in Emergency Medicine/PEM
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- GMC registration with License to Practice
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Emergency Medicine.
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
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).
