Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for Consultant in Emergency Medicine at the James Paget University Hospital. This modern District General Hospital has approx. 500 beds and is situated in a coastal holiday area of East Anglia. It serves a population of 250,000 that increases considerably in the summer months.
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Main duties of the job
Provision within the organisation of the department of a comprehensive Emergency Medicine service to the Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
Liaison with colleagues in other specialties and with management to achieve such a service
Administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the Emergency Medicine service.
The provision of advice, via professional and management structures at Divisional and Trust level, on the short- and long-term planning of comprehensive health provision for the local population.
Participation, as required, in the instruction of all professional groups, including the department's own postgraduate programme.
About us
The hospital is situated in Gorleston, 200 metres from the beach and picturesque countryside, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border close to the towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft and within commuting distance from several small villages with affordable housing and local amenities. Residents enjoy a good quality of life with easy access to the Norfolk Broads and unspoilt coastline with opportunities for wildlife, walking, cycling and sailing. The historic city of Norwich is only 20 miles with excellent schools, rail links to London and an international airport, for easy access to the Continent and beyond.
Our Trust is also on the path towards developing a new hospital over the coming years, working closely with the Department of Health and Care to deliver a modern, innovative health and care campus on our current site as part of the national New Hospital Programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provision of cover, on a reciprocal basis, in the absence of departmental colleagues to ensure the maintenance of an Emergency Medicine service and continuity of the departments commitment to the Trusts Major Incident Plan.
Maintenance, via a process of continuing professional development of the knowledge and skills relevant to the post.
Acceptance of and compliance with the departments and Trusts programmes for Clinical Governance, CPD and Medical Audit.
Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in consultant on-call rota where applicable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provision of cover, on a reciprocal basis, in the absence of departmental colleagues to ensure the maintenance of an Emergency Medicine service and continuity of the departments commitment to the Trusts Major Incident Plan.
Maintenance, via a process of continuing professional development of the knowledge and skills relevant to the post.
Acceptance of and compliance with the departments and Trusts programmes for Clinical Governance, CPD and Medical Audit.
Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in consultant on-call rota where applicable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- FCEM or equivalent
- Hold a certificate or being within 6 months of completion of training or being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview
- ALS
- ATLS
- APLS
Desirable
- Instructor status in life support courses
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Wide experience in Emergency Medicine
- Knowledge of using evidence based medicine to support decision making
- Experience or specific training in leadership
Desirable
- Interest and/or training in a sub-specialty complimentary to other consultants
- Able to plan and develop innovation in the service delivered
- Experience in Ultrasound
Training, audit, and research
Essential
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Commitment to teaching and training of undergraduates and resident doctors
- Experience in conducting clinical audit
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Courses relevant to medical education or training
- Formal teaching training
- Involvement in research projects and published papers in emergency medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- FCEM or equivalent
- Hold a certificate or being within 6 months of completion of training or being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview
- ALS
- ATLS
- APLS
Desirable
- Instructor status in life support courses
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Wide experience in Emergency Medicine
- Knowledge of using evidence based medicine to support decision making
- Experience or specific training in leadership
Desirable
- Interest and/or training in a sub-specialty complimentary to other consultants
- Able to plan and develop innovation in the service delivered
- Experience in Ultrasound
Training, audit, and research
Essential
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Commitment to teaching and training of undergraduates and resident doctors
- Experience in conducting clinical audit
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Courses relevant to medical education or training
- Formal teaching training
- Involvement in research projects and published papers in emergency medicine
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).
