Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed term post of Consultant in Emergency Medicine at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a dynamic team of consultants.
The Trust Board is committed to the urgent care pathway and is invested in developing the front door pathways including Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Frailty and SDEC options.
The Emergency Department (ED) is a purpose built, unit opened in June 2003 but has recently undergone renovation with a new IPC compliant resus area. You will be part of a friendly and dedicated team of 19 Consultants & Specialist Doctors who deliver care for 95,000 new patients who attend our ED each year. The ED is also staffed by 2 SHOs, 6 ANPs/ACPs, 1 Nurse Consultant and 15 ST3+ equivalents providing full shift cover. It enjoys an excellent ECP and GP delivered Urgent Care service plus a dedicated Children's Area and waiting room.
Both full time and less than full time applicants will be considered.
This post ideally starts at the beginning of December, 2023 but options exist for some flexibility in the start date.
Main duties of the job
The Trust's aim is to provide excellent consultant based care for our patients from the moment they arrive, and to ensure rapid access to the right service at the right time, as well as maximising opportunities for ambulatory care and early discharge.
The Emergency Department (including Urgent Care) at the Royal United Hospital has an annual attendance of around 95,000 attendances. 17% of attendances are under the age of 16. We have primary PCI facilities during the weekdays and perform all stroke thrombolysis within the department. We have excellent support from the acute stroke team as well as many other speciality nurses who support patient care in the ED.
There is a significant trauma workload and the department is a designated Trauma Unit; consequently there is an active Trauma Team. The department receives nearly 40% of its workload as ambulance borne. We also receive patients from the Avon, Wiltshire and Somerset helicopters.
The department has a philosophy of comprehensive patient care where the initial management of the patient is undertaken in the ED and the patient then discharged or handed over to in-patient teams. There is an excellent relationship with the in-patient teams with seamless referrals. The case mix has the highest acuity in the South West (HES data) with a preponderance towards medically unwell patients.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at the RUH and the holders will participate in an annualised rota providing extensive clinical service and supervision. There is consultant shop floor presence between 0800 hours and 2400 hours five days a week with cover until 2230 at weekends. A consultant on-call rota is maintained at all other times.
Whilst on call the consultant must remain contactable at all times and be prepared to give advice on clinical and managerial issues as required by the hospital staff. The consultants must always be prepared to return to the department immediately whilst on call for clinical issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at the RUH and the holders will participate in an annualised rota providing extensive clinical service and supervision. There is consultant shop floor presence between 0800 hours and 2400 hours five days a week with cover until 2230 at weekends. A consultant on-call rota is maintained at all other times.
Whilst on call the consultant must remain contactable at all times and be prepared to give advice on clinical and managerial issues as required by the hospital staff. The consultants must always be prepared to return to the department immediately whilst on call for clinical issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FCEM or equivalent
- ATLS, APLS, ALS provider - 1 point per course
- Full registration with a licence to practice with the GMC
Desirable
- ATLS, APLS, ALS to instructor status - 1 point per course
- Entry on Specialist Registrar (or entry expected within six months of interview date)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Emergency Medicine
- Evidence of working at a senior trainee or consultant level
Desirable
- Experience at SHO level or above in General Medicine, Anaesthetics and Paediatrics - 1 point of each
Management
Essential
- Evidence of leadership within an Emergency Department
- Evidence of quality improvement
Desirable
- Evidence of quality improvement training
- Evidence of management or leadership training
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching undergraduates or post graduates
Personal attributes
Essential
- Evidence of good team working
- Evidence of good communication style
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FCEM or equivalent
- ATLS, APLS, ALS provider - 1 point per course
- Full registration with a licence to practice with the GMC
Desirable
- ATLS, APLS, ALS to instructor status - 1 point per course
- Entry on Specialist Registrar (or entry expected within six months of interview date)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Emergency Medicine
- Evidence of working at a senior trainee or consultant level
Desirable
- Experience at SHO level or above in General Medicine, Anaesthetics and Paediatrics - 1 point of each
Management
Essential
- Evidence of leadership within an Emergency Department
- Evidence of quality improvement
Desirable
- Evidence of quality improvement training
- Evidence of management or leadership training
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching undergraduates or post graduates
Personal attributes
Essential
- Evidence of good team working
- Evidence of good communication style
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).
