Job summary
Kingston Hospital is a busy, flourishing District General Hospital with approximately 550 beds. The Emergency Department (ED) opened in December 2001 and now sees approximately 115,000 patients per year, with a varied and diverse case mix. The department has had a significant investment in the last 2 years with a new 6 bedded Clinical Decisions Unit, expanded Resuscitation Room, additional majors' cubicles to include a dementia friendly zone and co-located Urgent Treatment Centre and Mental Health Assessment Unit to improve the emergency care pathway.
The Division and Executive Team are committed to transforming urgent and emergency care services in the Hospital over the next three years and are looking for ambitious and motivated individuals to help shape and drive this programme.
Annualized Rota and self-rostering can be considered in line with the departmental service requirements.
Main duties of the job
Here are a few examples of the main duties of the job:
- The assessment and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department in all clinical areas according to department need under the direction of the Consultant in Charge.
- Support of nursing staff and junior colleagues.
- Abide by Trust standing regulations and clinical guidance.
- The post holder is responsible for all contractual obligations towards his/her employer and any statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Report any risk arising to patients, staff, or other service users.
- Establish an agreed personal development plan with his/her allocated Consultant Mentor.
- Engage in required audits and quality improvement projects as directed.
- Attend and/or participate in departmental teaching programme.
About us
The area is one of the most attractive "green" areas in the outer London region, almost entirely surrounded by river, three Royal Parks and open countryside. It is 12 miles from the centre of London and 10 miles from Heathrow airport. There are good road and rail links with Central London and there is a large commuter population. It has a reputation as an affluent outer London Borough, which is reflected in the local demography; however pockets of deprivation exist within the borough. Kingston is one of the largest regional shopping centres in the Southeast. The Royal Borough is a sought-after place to live, with a wealth of leisure facilities. Families with children are well catered for in educational terms, with a number of very high-quality primary and secondary schools and additionally a college of Further Education. There is also an excellent University with which the Trust has very strong links.
There are community hospitals at Molesey and Teddington and a Care of the Elderly Hospital at Tolworth. Peripheral outpatient clinics are held at these hospitals and at other local general practitioner surgeries and health centres. The Trust is a District General Hospital supporting
320,000 people in the surrounding area, including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For any further information on this vacancy please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For any further information on this vacancy please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Current ALS certificate
Desirable
- ATLS
- APLS
- Any postgraduate qualification relevant to Emergency Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
Desirable
- Additional experience in acute specialities
- Specific experience in Emergency Medicine
Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ACCS EM competences (See RCEM Curriculum for competencies) (Individuals who do not have these at hand are able to complete these in the first 3 months through supervised practice)
Desirable
- Evidence from workplace based assessments of clinical performance (DOPs, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi Source Feedback or equivalent
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in research
- Presentations at postgraduate meetings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Reliable work record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Current ALS certificate
Desirable
- ATLS
- APLS
- Any postgraduate qualification relevant to Emergency Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
Desirable
- Additional experience in acute specialities
- Specific experience in Emergency Medicine
Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ACCS EM competences (See RCEM Curriculum for competencies) (Individuals who do not have these at hand are able to complete these in the first 3 months through supervised practice)
Desirable
- Evidence from workplace based assessments of clinical performance (DOPs, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi Source Feedback or equivalent
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in research
- Presentations at postgraduate meetings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Reliable work record
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).
