Job summary
Join our team at Kingston Hospital as a Trust Registrar in Emergency Medicine.
Are you a passionate and dedicated medical professional seeking a fulfilling role in Emergency Medicine? Kingston Hospital invites applications for the position of Trust Registrar (ST4+ Equivalent ) in our esteemed Emergency Medicine department.
As a Trust Registrar in Emergency Medicine at Kingston Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care to patients in the Emergency Department.
This position offers an exceptional opportunity for career development and hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job:
- The assessment and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department in all clinical areas according to department need under the direction of the Consultant in Charge.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.
- Support of nursing staff and junior colleagues.
- Engage in audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Abide by Trust standing regulations and clinical guidance.
- The post holder is responsible for all contractual obligations towards his/her employer and any statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Report any risk arising to patients, staff or other service users.
- Establish an agreed personal development plan with his/her allocated Consultant Mentor.
- Attend and/or participate in departmental teaching programme.
About us
Joining Kingston Hospital means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to delivering excellent patient care. We foster a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and provides ample opportunities for career advancement.
At Kingston Hospital, we value our staff and prioritize their well-being. The department has recently been expanded to include an extension of its Majors and Resus area as well as a co-located Urgent Treatment Centre, Clinical Decisions Unit, SDEC and Mental Health Assessment Unit to allow for improved patient flow and experience.
In late 2018, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), one of our regulators, rated our services as "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership.
We care for more than half a million patients a year, including within our A&E, Maternity and Outpatients services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Emergency Department cares for around 115,000 patients every year. Our department attained the best outcome in South London in the GMC Trainee Survey in 2019 due to its commitment to training and development.
As a Trust Registrar you will:
- Provide timely and effective assessment and management of patients in the Emergency Department.
- Work closely with consultants and senior medical staff to deliver optimal care plans for patients.
- Acting as the Lead Registrar in the role of EPIC (Emergency Physician in Charge) and the most senior clinician in the department overnight.
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of junior medical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Engage in clinical governance activities to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and quality standards.
- Contribute to research initiatives and quality improvement projects within the department.
- The trust registrar would be expected to be involved in delivery of high-quality care to Paediatric and adult patients.
- Uphold professional standards and ethics in line with GMC guidelines.
The department has a specialist resuscitation team that has received accolades from the CQC and NMC. The team is made up from nurses and paramedics and has improved our management of sepsis in adults and standardised our initial approaches to the acutely unwell patient.
You will be given opportunities to develop a career portfolio including opportunities for participation in department audits, training, contributing to the department governance, involvement in simulation and research. You will also be provided with a Consultant mentor to provide supported in your development portfolio and encouraged to get through any exams that will be of benefit to your progress.
For further information, please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Dr David Wilson
Job title
Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Email address
david.wilson15@nhs.net
Additional contact information
Debbie Vearncombe - Administration Manager - 0208 934 2991
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Emergency Department cares for around 115,000 patients every year. Our department attained the best outcome in South London in the GMC Trainee Survey in 2019 due to its commitment to training and development.
As a Trust Registrar you will:
- Provide timely and effective assessment and management of patients in the Emergency Department.
- Work closely with consultants and senior medical staff to deliver optimal care plans for patients.
- Acting as the Lead Registrar in the role of EPIC (Emergency Physician in Charge) and the most senior clinician in the department overnight.
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of junior medical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Engage in clinical governance activities to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and quality standards.
- Contribute to research initiatives and quality improvement projects within the department.
- The trust registrar would be expected to be involved in delivery of high-quality care to Paediatric and adult patients.
- Uphold professional standards and ethics in line with GMC guidelines.
The department has a specialist resuscitation team that has received accolades from the CQC and NMC. The team is made up from nurses and paramedics and has improved our management of sepsis in adults and standardised our initial approaches to the acutely unwell patient.
You will be given opportunities to develop a career portfolio including opportunities for participation in department audits, training, contributing to the department governance, involvement in simulation and research. You will also be provided with a Consultant mentor to provide supported in your development portfolio and encouraged to get through any exams that will be of benefit to your progress.
For further information, please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Dr David Wilson
Job title
Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Email address
david.wilson15@nhs.net
Additional contact information
Debbie Vearncombe - Administration Manager - 0208 934 2991
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Current ALS certificate
- Current ATLS certificate
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Clincal Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
- At least 12 months must be in EM, with at least 6 months of this worked within an environment similar to that seen in the UK.
- Reliable Work Record
Desirable
- Additional experience in acute specialties
Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ACCS EM competences (See RCEM Curriculum for competencies) (Individuals who do not have these at hand are able to complete these in the first 3 months through supervised practice)
Desirable
- Evidence from workplace based assessments of clinical performance (DOPs, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi Source Feedback or equivalent
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in research
- Presentations at postgraduate meetings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Current ALS certificate
- Current ATLS certificate
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Clincal Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
- At least 12 months must be in EM, with at least 6 months of this worked within an environment similar to that seen in the UK.
- Reliable Work Record
Desirable
- Additional experience in acute specialties
Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ACCS EM competences (See RCEM Curriculum for competencies) (Individuals who do not have these at hand are able to complete these in the first 3 months through supervised practice)
Desirable
- Evidence from workplace based assessments of clinical performance (DOPs, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi Source Feedback or equivalent
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in research
- Presentations at postgraduate meetings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
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).
