At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team in Emergency Medicine, shaping patient care and leading innovative projects.
- Company: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, committed to staff wellbeing and development.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, funding for postgraduate education, and participation in leadership programmes.
- Other info: Exciting growth with new hospital plans and a focus on digital healthcare advancements.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Consultant-level experience in Emergency Medicine; dual accreditation welcomed.
The predicted salary is between 44550 - 54450 £ per year.
Applications are invited for the above posts to commence as soon as possible at Watford General Hospital. WHHT has taken the decision to invest in Emergency Medicine, leading to the creation of new consultant posts. Successful applicants will be working as part of a well-integrated and highly motivated Consultant team and will be given the opportunity to develop a job plan which will allow work-life balance to be maintained.
Each successful applicant will be supported to pursue an area of specialist interest (dual accredited applicants are welcome). There will be scope for the successful candidates to engage in leading the Urgent Care pathway, as well as be an active member of the CPG (Care Pathway Group in collaboration with Royal Free Hospital). Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to enrol in the Trust Clinical Leadership programme. Other opportunities available include funding support in pursuing relevant Post Graduate education (e.g., Master’s in Medical Education/Sports Medicine/Public Health).
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer. At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
The Department consists of 13 EM Consultants, 2 Paediatric EM Consultants, 1 Paediatrician, 6 Specialty Trainees (ST3-6 level), 9 Senior Clinical Fellows at middle-grade level, 3 ST3 (DREEM) Trainees, 1 ACCS, 22 GPVTS and FY2, and 10 Junior Clinical Fellows at SHO level. In addition, there are 3 ANPs and 2 Trainee ANPs supervised by our Nurse Consultant.
These posts are offered as full-time 10 PA appointments although applicants who, for domestic, personal, or other reasons require LTFT working are also encouraged to apply. The pattern of work will cover duties on a shift basis including weekends. The on-calls will be shared amongst the EM Consultants – the rota provides internal cover for annual and study leave according to RCEM guidelines. Annualised self-rostering for consultants and middle-grade doctors is planned in the future.
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