Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant to join our Emergency Medicine Consultant team. You will join a single team of Emergency Medicine Consultants working at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Successful applicants would be expected to help provide leadership and high quality emergency care. If you are an Emergency Medicine consultant with a Paediatric interest please state this as clearly as possible in the application MMUH ED currently sees approx. 150,000 patients a year and 32,000 children. We are seeking applicants who will join us in our commitment to providing high quality, consultant led emergency care.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post with an option for negotiated additional DCC up to a maximum of 12 PA. Your rota will be dependent on whether you have Paediatric or EM experience but you will be working regular shifts within the Children's' ED as well. We have implemented an annualised rota for the consultant which enable a good work life balance and adds flexibility. A co-located primary care center will see an additional 30,000 patients and a further 40,000 will be seen at a separate urgent care center in Sandwell.
The post holders would have opportunities to be a Clinical and/or Educational Supervisor to the resident doctors in the Emergency Department; in addition you will have an opportunity to take on specific service development roles. The Trust is home to a number of University departments and we are now looking to develop research capacity in a number of specialties in the Trust including Emergency Medicine so there is likely to be opportunities to become involved in research activities.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital:
The opening of MMUH is the beginning of a fresh chapter in our ambitious journey to be the nations leading provider of integrated care.
As well as being the closest adult hospital to Birminghams busy city centre, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital is a busy Trauma Unit and offer dedicated maternity and childrens services. Crucially, it brings together teams who provide acute Emergency Care as part of its new Acute care model consisting of the ED, AMU, Childrens ED, and Medical and Surgical SDEC units.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital:
The opening of MMUH is the beginning of a fresh chapter in our ambitious journey to be the nations leading provider of integrated care.
As well as being the closest adult hospital to Birminghams busy city centre, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital is a busy Trauma Unit and offer dedicated maternity and childrens services. Crucially, it brings together teams who provide acute Emergency Care as part of its new Acute care model consisting of the ED, AMU, Childrens ED, and Medical and Surgical SDEC units.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ultrasound level 1 competency
- FRCEM or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- APLS, ATLS, ALS certification
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Instructor in APLS, ATLS, ETC, ALS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain CCT in Emergency Medicine/PEM
- Experience in the recognition and management of child protection issues
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- GMC registration with License to Practice
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Emergency Medicine.
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ultrasound level 1 competency
- FRCEM or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- APLS, ATLS, ALS certification
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Instructor in APLS, ATLS, ETC, ALS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain CCT in Emergency Medicine/PEM
- Experience in the recognition and management of child protection issues
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- GMC registration with License to Practice
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Emergency Medicine.
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
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).
