Job summary
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two fixed term consultants to join our Emergency Department.
Are you interested? Do you have outstanding Core Emergency Medicine skills? Do you have additional skills (or the desire to develop them) which could benefit a specific cohort of patients or a specific aspect of our organisation? Do you have a special interest you'd like to be supported to develop?
We are looking for two outstanding clinicians, and we'd also like people interested in anything from admission prevention to ultrasound, clinical governance, medical leadership or teaching. If you are interested - so are we!
Applications are invited from motivated Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join our Emergency Medicine team.
We have an excellent teaching and research base.
We are about to commence an annualised rota working pattern for our consultants and the successful candidates would be required to be part of this.
Main duties of the job
The clinical assessment, resuscitation and timely onward referral, admission or discharge of all types of patients attending the Emergency Department. To take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
To provide professional and effective leadership and to be immediately available to give a Consultant opinion, guidance and advice on any patient seen in the Emergency Department when on clinical duty.
To share responsibility with colleagues for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department.
To teach and train intermediate and junior medical staff, nursing staff, medical students and paramedical staff.
Contribute to production, update and maintenance of departmental guidelines, protocols and procedures in line with evidence based best practice.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Medical colleagues in other specialities and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with Consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate Emergency services are provided out of normal working hours.
Take an appropriate share of responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the speciality, to include appraisal.
Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
To have responsibility for, and actively participate in, continuing professional development (CPD).
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department is a 24/7 unit dealing with unselected patients of all ages. Patients referred from General Practitioners to Surgical and Medical specialties are seen and assessed by the relevant doctors in the Emergency Assessment Unit or ED.
The facilities in the ED include:
- 2 Receptions and three waiting areas,
- Triage room adult,
- Three Resuscitation bays (one fully paediatric equipped)
- Five high dependency bays
- Eight low dependency cubicles
- Three bay ENP zone including eye cubicle
- Three GP exam rooms
- One privacy room
- X-ray facility for ED within footprint of the department
- Relatives room
- Fully equipped teaching room with Monitor solely for ED use
Rapid Assessment and Treatment (RAT)
- 1 mixed bay with 4 trolleys (capacity for 4 patients non COVID)
- 1 ambulatory chair area (4 x non COVID patients accommodated on examination couches)
- 2 Consultation Rooms
Rapid assessment runs
- 10:00-19:00 Monday Friday
- 12.00-18:00 Saturday and Sunday
Major Assessment Area (MAA):
- 1 x Covid Resuscitation Bay flexible use for care of adult and paediatric Covid/Infectious Resus patients
- 1 x negative pressure room
- 7 x single patient rooms
- The Majors Assessment Area will operate 24 hours 7 days a week.
- A Middle Grade Doctor and FY2/Trust Grade will be assigned to run the unit on a shift by shift basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department is a 24/7 unit dealing with unselected patients of all ages. Patients referred from General Practitioners to Surgical and Medical specialties are seen and assessed by the relevant doctors in the Emergency Assessment Unit or ED.
The facilities in the ED include:
- 2 Receptions and three waiting areas,
- Triage room adult,
- Three Resuscitation bays (one fully paediatric equipped)
- Five high dependency bays
- Eight low dependency cubicles
- Three bay ENP zone including eye cubicle
- Three GP exam rooms
- One privacy room
- X-ray facility for ED within footprint of the department
- Relatives room
- Fully equipped teaching room with Monitor solely for ED use
Rapid Assessment and Treatment (RAT)
- 1 mixed bay with 4 trolleys (capacity for 4 patients non COVID)
- 1 ambulatory chair area (4 x non COVID patients accommodated on examination couches)
- 2 Consultation Rooms
Rapid assessment runs
- 10:00-19:00 Monday Friday
- 12.00-18:00 Saturday and Sunday
Major Assessment Area (MAA):
- 1 x Covid Resuscitation Bay flexible use for care of adult and paediatric Covid/Infectious Resus patients
- 1 x negative pressure room
- 7 x single patient rooms
- The Majors Assessment Area will operate 24 hours 7 days a week.
- A Middle Grade Doctor and FY2/Trust Grade will be assigned to run the unit on a shift by shift basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or MBBS or equivalent
- FRCEM or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent certification
- ATLS or equivalent certification
- APLS or equivalent certification
Desirable
- Instructor status in life support course
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register and hold a licence to practise or be eligible for entry on the Register (within six months of completion of Certificate of Completion of Training) at time of interview.
Experince
Essential
- Broad clinical experience within Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Substantive work in UK Emergency Medicine
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
Knowledge
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following:- PLAB 1, PLAB 2
- Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC and meets its requiremEnglish ents
- Ability to work as an effective part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to build good working relations with peers & staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Technical Skills
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- An understanding of accountability for patient care
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate personal continuing development
- Participation in QIP
- Understanding of patient safety and risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine
- Experience of guideline appraisal
Research
Essential
- Interest in research and commitment to support research or skills in critical appraisal.
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
- Experience of literature appraisal
Management Ability
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership qualities
- IT literacy
- Ability to share departmental management duties
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management experience or training
Teaching an Education
Essential
- Experience in effective teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or MBBS or equivalent
- FRCEM or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent certification
- ATLS or equivalent certification
- APLS or equivalent certification
Desirable
- Instructor status in life support course
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register and hold a licence to practise or be eligible for entry on the Register (within six months of completion of Certificate of Completion of Training) at time of interview.
Experince
Essential
- Broad clinical experience within Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Substantive work in UK Emergency Medicine
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
Knowledge
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following:- PLAB 1, PLAB 2
- Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC and meets its requiremEnglish ents
- Ability to work as an effective part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to build good working relations with peers & staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Technical Skills
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- An understanding of accountability for patient care
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate personal continuing development
- Participation in QIP
- Understanding of patient safety and risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine
- Experience of guideline appraisal
Research
Essential
- Interest in research and commitment to support research or skills in critical appraisal.
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
- Experience of literature appraisal
Management Ability
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership qualities
- IT literacy
- Ability to share departmental management duties
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management experience or training
Teaching an Education
Essential
- Experience in effective teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
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).
