Job summary
Consultant in Emergency Medicine 10 Programmed Activities (less than full time working is negotiable)
Two posts Substantive posts
We are looking to welcome two new ED Consultant colleagues to our existing dynamic, well-motivated ED team. The successful candidate will join a forward thinking department that is presently staffed by 14 consultants (not all work full-time and participate in the on-call rota), 18 Registrar grade doctors (ST4+ or equivalent), 18 CT1-3's or equivalent, 12 FY2 doctors and 3 FY1 doctors.
The successful candidate will work across all areas of the department, majors, resus, paediatric ED and the Urgent Treatment Centre, that is run by the Trust. The on call commitment covers the whole ED, so candidates must be trained in both adult and paediatric Emergency Medicine. Whilst this is a general ED Consultant post we welcome applications from colleagues who are PEM trained and dedicated DCC time in our Paeditric Emergency Department is negotiable.
Croydon University Hospital is a large District General Hospital in South London with University status. The Trust is committed to providing the highest standards of care and treatment to the people in the Croydon area and is also fully committed to investing in new facilities, personnel and equipment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work across all areas of the department, majors, resus, paediatric ED and the Urgent Treatment Centre, that is run by the Trust. The on call commitment covers the whole ED, so candidates must be trained in both adult and paediatric Emergency Medicine.Whilst this is a general ED Consultant post we welcome applications from colleagues who are PEM trained and dedicated DCC time in our Paeditric Emergency Department is negotiable.
Croydon University Hospital is a large District General Hospital in South London with University status. The Trust is committed to providing the highest standards of care and treatment to the people in the Croydon area and is also fully committed to investing in new facilities, personnel and equipment.
Croydon ED has an excellent reputation for the training of both F2 and higher specialist trainees evidenced by excellent feedback from previous GMC trainee surveys. It also benefits from being able to offer training in Emergency Medicine Ultrasound as one of our was previously the London Deanery Lead for this sub-speciality
About us
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.
CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after for people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Croydon ED has an excellent reputation for the training of both F2 and higher specialist trainees evidenced by excellent feedback from previous GMC trainee surveys. It also benefits from being able to offer training in Emergency Medicine Ultrasound as one of our was previously the London Deanery Lead for this sub-speciality
Applications are welcome from those just completing their specialist training as well as established consultants looking for a new challenge. Prospective candidates should have completed a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine and GMC registered. Candidates must also be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of their completion of specialist training at interview.
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact us prior to application and to arrange a visit to the department.
Applications are welcome from those just completing their specialist training as well as established consultants looking for a new challenge. Prospective candidates should have completed a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine and GMC registered. Candidates must also be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of their completion of specialist training at interview.
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact us prior to application and to arrange a visit to the department.
Dr Mayank Agarwal Clinical Business Unit Lead for Acute and Emergency Medicine mayank.agarwal@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Croydon ED has an excellent reputation for the training of both F2 and higher specialist trainees evidenced by excellent feedback from previous GMC trainee surveys. It also benefits from being able to offer training in Emergency Medicine Ultrasound as one of our was previously the London Deanery Lead for this sub-speciality
Applications are welcome from those just completing their specialist training as well as established consultants looking for a new challenge. Prospective candidates should have completed a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine and GMC registered. Candidates must also be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of their completion of specialist training at interview.
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact us prior to application and to arrange a visit to the department.
Applications are welcome from those just completing their specialist training as well as established consultants looking for a new challenge. Prospective candidates should have completed a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine and GMC registered. Candidates must also be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of their completion of specialist training at interview.
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact us prior to application and to arrange a visit to the department.
Dr Mayank Agarwal Clinical Business Unit Lead for Acute and Emergency Medicine mayank.agarwal@nhs.net
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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).
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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).
