Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- Urgent Care
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs (Part time welcomed))
- Job ref
- 374-CQ-2169
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest Hospital/ Cross site
- Town
- St. Leonards-On-Sea/Eastbourne
- Salary
- £93,666 - £126,281 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Emergency Medicine (Conquest)
Urgent Care
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job overview
Consultant Emergency Medicine
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust requires a Consultant in Emergency Medicine based at Conquest Hospital.
Applicants must have full GMC registration and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of CCT at date of interview.
Main duties of the job
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates two level 1 emergency departments at Eastbourne DGH and Conquest Hospital in Hastings.
Forming part of the Sussex Trauma Network the Conquest is a designated Trauma Unit.
Conquest Emergency Department currently has 4 full time consultants,7 specialty doctors and 1 associate specialist together with 3 FY2s, 2 ACCS ST1/CT1s, 3 GP ST1s, 2 ST4-ST6 trainees ,1 ST3 trainee and 4 “trust grade” posts.
The appointees will join the existing consultants to complete the team at Conquest Hospital but may on occasion be required to work cross-site at Eastbourne .
The timetabled job plan will be 10 PA’s, comprising of 7.5 direct care sessions and 2.5 SPAs.
For details of job plan please see attached job description.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications,Higher Qualifications,Registration
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Full registration with GMC and name on specialist register or CCT within 6 months of interview
- Fellowship of College of Emergency Medicine or equivalence
Desirable criteria
- Other higher qualifications
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Wide experience in all aspects of Emergency Medicine.
- ALS Provider. ATLS Provider, Paediatric life support provider
Desirable criteria
- Experience in acute medicine
- Completion of other courses relevent to speciality.
- ALS, ATLS Instructor, Paediatric life support instructor.
Admin and Management
Essential criteria
- Understanding of NHS management structure and the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable criteria
- Management course and/or qualifications.
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential criteria
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Evidence of completed audit project.
- Understanding of the role of research in Emergency Medicine.
Desirable criteria
- Publication of original research and audit projects.
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Leadership qualities.
Desirable criteria
- Good presentation skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude toward work and good record of attendance.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstration of management of change in clinical practise and commitment to integration of Emergency and Acute Medicine.
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical staff, nursing staff and students and other professional groups.
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in Medical Education.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Danielle Vidler
- Job title
- Consultant Emergency Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
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