Consultant in Emergency Medicine

• The post holder would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the Directorate as determined by the Consultant and provide a high-quality service to the local population including an emergency on-call commitment.
• The current expected on call rota is 1:6 for weekends. The post holder will be on call once per week during Monday to Friday.
• The post holder is to assist nominated consultants in the supervision and teaching of junior trainees.
• The post holder would be expected to contribute to local clinical governance activities including clinical audit and clinical risk initiatives.
• The post holder would be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services and expected to share with all colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
• The post holder will have access to a full team of administrative and clerical support staff as well as office accommodation with PC, e-mail, and internet access.
• The post holder will be expected to contribute to quality improvement work in the ED, and support is available to ensure projects are sustainable and successful. The post holder will need to be familiar with modern models of Emergency Care in order to support the department in its goals of improving performance and patient safety.

Essential

• Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
• Current ALS / ATLS / EPLS provider or equivalent

Desirable

• Current Advanced Life Support Instructor

Essential

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service
• Values partnerships with other agencies
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff / educational supervision of junior doctors
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit and quality improvement

Essential

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly
• Understands information systems and technology
• All clinical skills in keeping with current RCEM curriculum

Desirable

• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service
• Strong Interest in Point of Care Emergency Ultrasound
• Sub-speciality interest for example Paediatrics, Critical Care, Pre-Hospital, Sports Medicine.
• Interest in Medical Education
• Demonstrates an interest in Emergency Medicine academic advancement and Research with evidence of recent publication

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to undertake on-call
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker or willingness to learn Welsh