Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 7, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Preston

Requirements

- The post will form part of the Clinical Directorate of Emergency Medicine.
- The post holder will be expected to support the Clinical Director across the whole range of their managerial and administrative functions.
- All consultants are eligible for consideration of appointment by the Chief Executive to the office of Clinical Director.
- Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Emergency Service for the Directorate.
- Provide director input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the coordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
- Participate in the Consultant on-call rota at the Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospitals with additional cover during colleague's absence.
- Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full time, and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.
- Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
- Develop close links with General Practitioners operating in the area.
- Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.
- Clinical duties will include all those duties normally expected of a Consultant in a similar sized Emergency Department in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

- Support the Clinical Director across the whole range of managerial and administrative functions
- Adopt an active role in planning, developing, and delivering the Emergency Service for the Directorate
- Provide director input to patients and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams
- Lead the coordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals
- Participate in the Consultant on-call rota at the Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospitals
- Assume a continuous commitment for patient care
- Promote high professional standards of clinical care
- Develop close links with General Practitioners in the area
- Exercise freedom to develop specialist elements of services within available resources
- Perform all duties normally expected of a Consultant in a similar sized Emergency Department in the UK
- Collaborate with a team of Middle Grade doctors, Junior Doctors, and other healthcare professionals
- Participate in annualised consultant rota for flexibility and work-life balance
- Engage in SPA activity for simulation training and revalidation
- Negotiate for additional SPA activities to enhance expertise and interests
- Get involved in education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, research, and audit
- Take the lead at Directorate level and contribute to governance procedures
- Nursery facilities available at both hospital sites for consultants with children
- Contact Graham Ellis, Clinical Director, for further details or informal visits
- Contact Dr. Gerry Skailes, Medical Director, and Kevin McGee, Chief Executive for requests to visit the Hospitals after shortlisting.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Consultant in Emergency Medicine?

The main responsibility is to support the Clinical Director in the managerial and administrative functions while actively participating in the planning, development, and delivery of the Emergency Service for the Directorate.

Who is the current Clinical Director of the Emergency Department?

The current Clinical Director of the Emergency Department in Preston and Chorley is Mr. Graham Ellis.

What does the on-call rota entail?

The Consultant will participate in the on-call rota at the Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospitals, providing additional cover during colleagues' absence.

Is there an expectation for continued patient care commitment?

Yes, there is a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even for those employed less than full time, and arrangements must be made for leave and off-duty periods.

Will the role involve collaboration with General Practitioners?

Yes, the Consultant is expected to develop close links with General Practitioners operating in the area.

What specialist services can the Consultant develop?

The Consultant will have the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within the available resources.

How many medical staff will the successful applicant be working with?

The successful applicant will join an extensive team of 28 Middle Grade doctors, 36 Junior Doctors, and 3 FY1 doctors, as well as a skilled nursing workforce.

What are the opportunities within the role for professional development?

There are numerous opportunities for involvement in education at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, as well as in research and audit.

How is the consultant rota structured?

The ED consultant rota is annualised, allowing flexibility and options for home-life balance.

What support is there for training and revalidation?

SPA activity for simulation training and revalidation will be included in the contract, with additional SPA negotiable to enhance expertise and interests.

Are there childcare facilities available on site?

Yes, both hospital sites have a nursery available for those with children.

Who should I contact for further details or to request an informal visit?

For further details or to request an informal visit, you can contact Graham Ellis, the Clinical Director, at graham.ellis@lthtr.nhs.uk or call 01772 522050.

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Mission & Purpose

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services, including acute care, emergency services, and specialized treatments, across hospitals in Lancashire. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and improve health outcomes for their patients. Their purpose is to enhance patient well-being and community health through excellent clinical services, research, and education.