Job summary
Following substantial investment in Urgent and Emergency Care services, we looking to recruit up to 6 WTE consultants in Emergency Medicine. These posts represent an exciting opportunity to join a diverse group of consultants and one of the highest performing emergency departments, ranked outstanding at the last CQC inspection in 2020. These posts are suitable for new consultants who have recently completed entry on to the specialist register in Emergency Medicine (including those within 6 months of completion) as well as experienced consultants looking to develop established specialist interests.
Main duties of the job
This job description sets out the details and service conditions for a whole-time equivalent substantive Consultant post (10 PAs) in Emergency Medicine, based at Homerton Healthcare. The postholder will be expected to provide support in Paediatric Emergency Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care.
Please refer to attached JD for further details
About us
The Emergency Department is a directorate within the Clinical Division for Emergency Care, Medicine, and Rehabilitation Services (EMRS); Dr Claire Charley is the Clinical Lead for Emergency Medicine, working closely with Karen Bryan-Clara the Senior Nurse for Emergency Services.
Homerton Healthcare is a Trauma Unit within the North East London and Essex Trauma Network. We have close links with the regional Major Trauma Centre (MTC) at the Royal London Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed upon appointment with the Clinical Lead on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer. An indicative job plan is shown below (based on a 9+1 PA appointment, equivalent to a wholetime equivalent consultant). Job plans are reviewed annually in line with the Terms and Conditions of employment. The on call is non-resident and attracts a supplement of 5%.
The post holder will be expected to work 1 late shift on alternate weeks (until 22:00) and 1 in 7 weekends, supporting a weekend working model comprising:
EPIC consultant 0800-1700
EPIC consultant 1300-2200 (+ non-resident on call)
ED SDEC consultant 0800-1700
Please refer to attached JD for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed upon appointment with the Clinical Lead on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer. An indicative job plan is shown below (based on a 9+1 PA appointment, equivalent to a wholetime equivalent consultant). Job plans are reviewed annually in line with the Terms and Conditions of employment. The on call is non-resident and attracts a supplement of 5%.
The post holder will be expected to work 1 late shift on alternate weeks (until 22:00) and 1 in 7 weekends, supporting a weekend working model comprising:
EPIC consultant 0800-1700
EPIC consultant 1300-2200 (+ non-resident on call)
ED SDEC consultant 0800-1700
Please refer to attached JD for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCEM, FFAEM or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Broad Emergency Medicine experience
- Advanced trauma management skills
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching ability
- Evidence of leadership ability
- ALS, APLS provider
- Demonstrated interest and experience with ultrasound
Desirable
- Familiarity with Paediatric Emergency work
- Familiarity with Acute Medicine
- Advanced life support course instructor (ALS/ATLS/APLS)
- Level 1 Ultrasound Accreditation
- Training in role of Educational Supervisor as laid down by PMETB
- Level 3 Child Protection Training
Certificate of Completion
Essential
- Presence on the Specialist Register for Emergency
- Medicine or within 6 months of achieving this
Management
Essential
- Familiarity with management processes and evidence of involvement in management at specialty training level
- Understanding of the budgetary processes of the NHS
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Appraisal and assessment skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills and a sense of humour
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Good skills working across organisational boundaries
- Team building skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCEM, FFAEM or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Broad Emergency Medicine experience
- Advanced trauma management skills
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching ability
- Evidence of leadership ability
- ALS, APLS provider
- Demonstrated interest and experience with ultrasound
Desirable
- Familiarity with Paediatric Emergency work
- Familiarity with Acute Medicine
- Advanced life support course instructor (ALS/ATLS/APLS)
- Level 1 Ultrasound Accreditation
- Training in role of Educational Supervisor as laid down by PMETB
- Level 3 Child Protection Training
Certificate of Completion
Essential
- Presence on the Specialist Register for Emergency
- Medicine or within 6 months of achieving this
Management
Essential
- Familiarity with management processes and evidence of involvement in management at specialty training level
- Understanding of the budgetary processes of the NHS
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Appraisal and assessment skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills and a sense of humour
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Good skills working across organisational boundaries
- Team building skills
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).
