Job summary
At Blackpool Victoria Hospital we are looking to recruit Consultants in Emergency Medicine. We want great colleagues to join our expanding team. ED is a demanding but rewarding speciality and we all want to be able to work in a sustainable inclusive way.
To attract the right candidate and support them to do a great job we are offering the following:
- 7 : 3 DCC : SPA job plan as standard.
- RCEM enhanced PA rates for out of hours DCC work.
- Self-Rostering and Annualised Job Plans
Main duties of the job
We want to provide a supportive, inclusive environment to allow staff to deliver great care, provide great education and have a great work life balance.
The Emergency Department is undergoing a full refurbishment as part of our Emergency Village project. The work in the clinical areas is due to be completed by December 2023.
The Emergency Department includes separate facilities for children, with the Childrens Emergency Department which is led by a Consultant Paediatrician with a sub-speciality in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. Additionally, we have a collocated SDEC, Co-located UCC and a frailty assessment unit that we have access to. We are supported onsite by access to the Regional Tertiary Cardiology & Cardiothoracic services which are located on this site.
About us
We are undertaking a programme transforming our clinical workforce looking to develop innovative opportunities.
- These include self-rostering and annualised job planning for all clinical staff.
- Enhanced SDT / SPA time
- A programme of excellence in Emergency Medicine Education
The Emergency Department at Blackpool Vic serves a unique population providing it's own set of challenges. We are a Trauma Unit for Lancashire and South Cumbria Trauma network, but we are the Trauma Centre for patients with isolated penetrating thoracic trauma.
There are opportunities at Blackpool to develop interests in:
- Quality Improvement
- Education and Training
- Leadership and Management
- Simulation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description & person specification for further details about this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description & person specification for further details about this vacancy
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- FRCEM
- Entry on Specialist register or in receipt of CCT within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Recognised as Educational Supervisor with GMC
Experience
Essential
- Completion of specialist training in Emergency Medicine or Completion of CESR
- Evidence of achievement of CT1/2/3 ACS Emergency Medicine competences And Completion or equivalent experience to ST4 - ST6 Emergency Medicine Training
- ALS, EPALS / APLS, ATLS/ETC
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent in all aspects of RCEM Curriculum including relevant clinical procedures
- Able to prioritise clinical needs, time and workload
- Understand the importance of effective team working
- Ability to assess, recognise and initial management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices, and values
- Computer Literate
- Ability to practice evidence-based medicine
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of Special Interest relevant to personal or professional development
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the speciality
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate societies
- Registered as member of RCEM
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well as a member of a team
- Ability to work as team leader when required
- Possess good organisational and teaching skills
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other staff
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Understand the principles of audit and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of Completing impactful QI work relevant to Emergency Medicine
Personal
Essential
- Good organisational and leadership skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to effectively communicate in English
- Team player
- Good initiative
- Leadership qualities
Health
Essential
- Fit to undertake the post
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- FRCEM
- Entry on Specialist register or in receipt of CCT within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Recognised as Educational Supervisor with GMC
Experience
Essential
- Completion of specialist training in Emergency Medicine or Completion of CESR
- Evidence of achievement of CT1/2/3 ACS Emergency Medicine competences And Completion or equivalent experience to ST4 - ST6 Emergency Medicine Training
- ALS, EPALS / APLS, ATLS/ETC
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent in all aspects of RCEM Curriculum including relevant clinical procedures
- Able to prioritise clinical needs, time and workload
- Understand the importance of effective team working
- Ability to assess, recognise and initial management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices, and values
- Computer Literate
- Ability to practice evidence-based medicine
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of Special Interest relevant to personal or professional development
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the speciality
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate societies
- Registered as member of RCEM
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well as a member of a team
- Ability to work as team leader when required
- Possess good organisational and teaching skills
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other staff
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Understand the principles of audit and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of Completing impactful QI work relevant to Emergency Medicine
Personal
Essential
- Good organisational and leadership skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to effectively communicate in English
- Team player
- Good initiative
- Leadership qualities
Health
Essential
- Fit to undertake the post
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).
