Consultant Emergency Medicine (EDGH) Eastbourne

Job summary

To support developments within the Emergency Department at Eastbourne District General Hospital, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust requires a further Consultant in Emergency Medicine. The post holder will assist in the provision of a high quality emergency service as part of the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the speciality.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of their CCT.

Main duties of the job

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates two level 1 emergency departments at Eastbourne DGH and Conquest Hospital with Conquest designated as a Trauma Unit. Applications are invited for the post of consultant in emergency medicine. The appointee will join the existing consultants to complete a team of 8 in the emergency department.

Duties will be based at Eastbourne but may on occasion work cross-site at Conquest with a 1 in 8 weekend and 1:8 on call. It is anticipated that when all posts are filled the timetabled PAs of all consultants will allow shop floor cover for the following hours:-A rotation between Monday-Fri shop floor cover 0800-00.00Sat-Sun 0800-1600 shop floor and 1in 8 on call.Consultant shifts to be covered are 1200 to 2200, 1400 to 0000 and 1600-0200.We are particularly interested in candidates who have commitment to all aspects of Emergency Medicine and are keen to develop their careers.

About us

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.

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

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

Job 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

Registration/ Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC and name on specialist register or CCT within 6 months of interview




• MBBS or equivalent qualification




• Fellowship of College of Emergency Medicine or equivalence

Desirable

• Other higher qualifications

Administration & Management

Essential

• Understanding of NHS management structure and the principles of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualifications

Research & Publications

Essential

• Understanding of the role of research in Emergency Medicine

Desirable

• Publication of original research and audit projects

Teaching

Essential

• Enthusiasm for teaching medical staff, nursing staff and students and other professional groups.

Desirable

• Qualification in Medical Education

Training and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Emergency Medicine




• ALS Provider




• ATLS Provider




• Paediatric Life support Provider

Desirable

• Experience in Acute Medicine




• Completion of other courses relevant to speciality




• ALS,ATLS Instructor




• Paediatric Life Support Instructor

Audit

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.




• Evidence of completed audit project

Desirable

• Publication of original research and audit projects

Personal skills

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Good presentation skills

Personal attributes

Essential

• Leadership qualities




• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.




• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services




• Professional attitude towards work, and good record of attendance

Desirable

• Demonstration of management of change in clinical practise and commitment to integration of Emergency and Acute Medicine

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.