Job summary
THE ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTBarnet HospitalConsultants in Emergency Medicine
Applications are invited for a 10 PA Substantive Consultant post in Emergency Medicine at Barnet Hospital after agreement of the job plan there is scope to extend DCCs ( total number of offered PAs will be between 11PAs -12PAs).
**Previous candidates need not apply**
Main duties of the job
Our Trust in North London provides a full range of acute hospital services including ED at Barnet Hospital.
We have a modern department seeing in excess of 123,000 new patients pa, with 25% being paediatric. There is a resus room, Paediatric ED, CT scanner in-house dedicated to emergency work, CDU and PAU.
We are established for 10 ED consultants and are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to work with us to build on the existing strengths of the department.
About us
Benefits of this post include: location close to the green belt; affordable accommodation in nearby Hertfordshire; good local schools; a fair work life balance; excellent links with Royal Free and University College hospitals (we actively support training and have regular medical students in our departments); active academic links with Hertfordshire University.
We have an excellent track record in teaching and academic output. The department is a highly established and reputed training centre for undergraduate medical students and EM higher trainees. Our teaching and training is strengthened by an academic and health science partnership with UCL Partners.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
As part of the application process you will be asked to answer number of questions regarding our World Class Care Values. In order to watch a video with the values, please visit our trust's website.
For more information, to download a job description or to apply online, please visit our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In conjunction with the existing consultants, to organize the reception, resuscitation, investigation, diagnosis and initial treatment of all patients.
- To ensure the successful operation of agreed policies, procedures and guidelines in the treatment and management of all patients in the department.
- To help construct policies, procedures and guidelines for the successful and efficient operation of the department. It is accepted that these policies will have to be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. All consultants will be expected to have equal input into this.
- With the existing consultant to help continue to develop and implement medical audit and carry forward the Trust clinical governance agenda.
- Consultants will work closely to develop an agreed rota to ensure an appropriate level of clinical input at consultant level in the department and in conjunction with existing consultants to organize duties.
- The appointee will participate in the on call rota (including prospective cover) covering Barnet ED out of hours.
- The appointee will work scheduled weekend (prospectively covered).
- All ED consultants will be on a rota as designated medical controller in relation to the hospitals major incident procedure. The major incident procedure plans are being constantly updated and all consultants will be expected to take part in any amendments that might be necessary.
Teaching is regarded as one of the most important duties of the post. There is in-house 4 monthly new junior doctors induction programme and there is protected time teaching programme each week. The organization of these weekly tutorials and induction will be the responsibility of all consultants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In conjunction with the existing consultants, to organize the reception, resuscitation, investigation, diagnosis and initial treatment of all patients.
- To ensure the successful operation of agreed policies, procedures and guidelines in the treatment and management of all patients in the department.
- To help construct policies, procedures and guidelines for the successful and efficient operation of the department. It is accepted that these policies will have to be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. All consultants will be expected to have equal input into this.
- With the existing consultant to help continue to develop and implement medical audit and carry forward the Trust clinical governance agenda.
- Consultants will work closely to develop an agreed rota to ensure an appropriate level of clinical input at consultant level in the department and in conjunction with existing consultants to organize duties.
- The appointee will participate in the on call rota (including prospective cover) covering Barnet ED out of hours.
- The appointee will work scheduled weekend (prospectively covered).
- All ED consultants will be on a rota as designated medical controller in relation to the hospitals major incident procedure. The major incident procedure plans are being constantly updated and all consultants will be expected to take part in any amendments that might be necessary.
Teaching is regarded as one of the most important duties of the post. There is in-house 4 monthly new junior doctors induction programme and there is protected time teaching programme each week. The organization of these weekly tutorials and induction will be the responsibility of all consultants.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Desirable
- Post Graduate (eg MCEM, MRCS, etc)
Experience
Essential
- Completed and accredited Foundation competences in line with GMC standards
- Four years full-time postgraduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term speciality trainee in a relevant speciality or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good Clinical skills and broad clinical knowledge
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Safe care; Clinical knowledge; Clinical Judgement; Practical skills; Work effectively
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS and APLS
- Audit skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Desirable
- Post Graduate (eg MCEM, MRCS, etc)
Experience
Essential
- Completed and accredited Foundation competences in line with GMC standards
- Four years full-time postgraduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term speciality trainee in a relevant speciality or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good Clinical skills and broad clinical knowledge
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Safe care; Clinical knowledge; Clinical Judgement; Practical skills; Work effectively
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS and APLS
- Audit skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative
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).
