Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe in the Emergency Department, Division of Medicine and Emergency Care, which consists of 11 whole time equivalent Consultants (including this post) supported, at present, by 5 Specialty Doctors, 6 Specialist trainees, 6 GPSTs, 3 Foundation Year 2 Doctors and Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
The Emergency Department (ED) is a busy department and accredited trauma unit providing acute emergency services for Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a catchment population of around 300,000. It is a pro-active and progressive department with a young, dynamic Consultant team which has a range of interests including paediatric emergency medicine and education. With the support of our Head of Nursing, Senior Service Manager and Matron, we are continually developing our emergency service by improving flow initiatives, evidence-based pathways and embracing new skills and clinical expertise, including stroke thrombolysis and paediatric procedural sedation.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The applicant must be also on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training.
Main duties of the job
The post is offered at 10 PA's but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.
The 10 PAs per week will include weekend and evening work. This will include 8 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) sessions and 2 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) sessions. There is a 1 in 10 on call commitment with prospective cover and, on average, one late shift per week.
The Emergency Department at Leighton Hospital deals with approximately 90,000 patient episodes each year and about 20,000 patients attend the Minor Injuries Unit at the Victoria Infirmary, Northwich (VIN). Approximately one quarter of our patients are under 16 years of age.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will be responsible for the day to day management of patients attending the Emergency Department. In addition the post holders will:
- Share with their Consultant colleagues in the responsibility for providing Emergency Medicine services for the local population served by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- Foster relationships between various members of the Emergency Department, the Division of Medicine and Emergency Care Division and other health care professionals.
In addition, the successful candidates will be expected to work flexibly in achieving high quality care with particular emphasis on:
- Ensuring all appropriate local and national standards and targets are met.
- Ensuring the policies for communication with General Practitioners and patients are followed.
- Ensuring that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post.
The post holders will be responsible for the day to day management of patients attending the Emergency Department. In addition the post holders
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will be responsible for the day to day management of patients attending the Emergency Department. In addition the post holders will:
- Share with their Consultant colleagues in the responsibility for providing Emergency Medicine services for the local population served by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- Foster relationships between various members of the Emergency Department, the Division of Medicine and Emergency Care Division and other health care professionals.
In addition, the successful candidates will be expected to work flexibly in achieving high quality care with particular emphasis on:
- Ensuring all appropriate local and national standards and targets are met.
- Ensuring the policies for communication with General Practitioners and patients are followed.
- Ensuring that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post.
The post holders will be responsible for the day to day management of patients attending the Emergency Department. In addition the post holders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT in Emergency Medicine (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
- FRCEM or equivalent
- Current ALS, ATLS and/or ETC & APLS and/or EPLS provider certificates
Experience
Essential
- Experience in emergency department at Consultant level
Ability
Essential
- Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership in, the multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT in Emergency Medicine (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
- FRCEM or equivalent
- Current ALS, ATLS and/or ETC & APLS and/or EPLS provider certificates
Experience
Essential
- Experience in emergency department at Consultant level
Ability
Essential
- Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership in, the multidisciplinary team
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).
