What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultants in Emergency Medicine,UHND position at County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust?
Job summary
2 Posts available
The Urgent and Emergency Care team, UHND comprises of ED,SDEC and AMU. There have been significant changes to the Front of House withthe addition of Same Day Emergency Care and the agreed expansion of the medicalworkforce which makes us an attractive place to work for anyone who wishes toexperience true team work between clinicians, managers and patients.
We believe this is an opportunity to join a dynamic &established consultant team who lead from the frontline, supported by anexperienced middle grade tier and skilled nursing team, providing outstanding24 hour care.
We are now seeking applications from Consultants inEmergency Medicine to be based at UHND. This is a fantastic opportunity forapplicants who can demonstrate a track record of commitment to education.
We encourage applicants to make contact with usto explore the role. We welcomediscussion about your development and any opportunities we can create withinthe remit of the post. We welcomeapplicants with a special interest and will support this whereverpossible, in line with our aim to become Employer of Choice. There will alsobe consideration for Temporary Additional PAs TAPAs
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the advertised post will be as follows :
To provide Emergency Medicine services in UniversityHospital North Durham. The post holder will be expected to provide acomprehensive clinical service together with consultant colleagues. The Consultant has a continuingresponsibility for the care of patients in their charge. The Consultant will be responsible inconjunction with colleagues for planning future developments of theseservices. Specific clinical areasinclude :
Supervision of and assistance to junior and middle grademedical staff and Emergency Nurse Practitioners
To act as Team Leader in the resuscitation of seriouslytraumatised patients and those with critical illness.
To conduct review clinics
To provide a Consultant presence daily in line with job plan
Give advice over the telephone or attend the department asrequired when on call on a one in 8 basis.
Participate in the senior doctor rota performing clinicalduties and acting as medical co-ordinator.
Assist in the smooth integration of theEmergency Department and Urgent Care services.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the main duties listed above if the appointeehas trained in Paediatric Emergency Medicine and would be involved in thefuture development of a front of house Paediatric service
The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensiveclinical service to consultant colleagues in clinical disciplines in theHospital and to General Practitioners.Involvement in strategic service planning will be expected, as willexchange of information needed to ensure effective service delivery.
For management purposes and use of resources the post holderswill be accountable to the Care Group Clinical Director and will ensure theeffective and efficient use of resources allocated.
The appointee will participate in the Emergency Medicineon-call rota as part of a team of consultants.
The appointee will be expected to provide cover whencolleagues are on annual and study / professional leave.
Research activities which are considered to be an inherentpart of normal clinical duties will be encouraged and limited research fundingmay be available following successful application to the local research anddevelopment committee.
Administrative duties the post holder will have continuingresponsibility at all times for the care of patients in their charge and forcontributing in the smooth running of the service. The post holders will also be expected toshare the administrative duties with the other consultants including attendanceat Care Group and Departmental meetings, etc.
The post holder will be responsible for the professionalsupervision and management of junior staff to ensure standards of care aremaintained. Development of individuals and of teams is part of the consultantrole.
The appointee will be expected to participate in thepostgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trustand in the training of all grades of staff.
CPD - the post holder is responsible for ensuring that theymeet the College requirements for CPD.
It is expected that the appointees will actively andregularly participate in Clinical Audit. Evaluation of the departmentsperformance against agreed measures will take place.
If the post holder is involved in the care of a patient whosubsequently initiates a claim against the Trust they will be expected toprovide, free of a charge, an opinion and statement of facts on the case.
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in themanagement of all patients presenting to the Emergency Department
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-daymanagement of the Emergency Department
Teaching and Training of intermediate and, junior medicalstaff, nursing staff, medical students and paramedic staff
To actively participate in both departmental and Trustmatters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for and actively participate incontinuing professional development (CPD).
The new appointee will be expected to join the consultantbody in leading by example, managing the sickest patients, engaging with thejuniors to ensure safe and timely management and working with the nursing staffto ensure adequate patient flow.
The appointees will be expected to be involvedin implementing the Trusts clinical governanceprogramme.This includes active participation in clinical audit, clinical guidelines / pathways,and professional development, appraisal and risk management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent,
- FRCEM or equivalent
- PMETB Approval
- Successful completion of ALS, ATLS or ETC, APLS or EPALS with certification in date
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
Desirable
