Job summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and dynamic consultants in Emergency Medicine. Candidates who are eager to explore new and innovative ways of delivering emergency care to our population are encouraged to apply. We are looking for competent clinicians who have a strong work ethic and can demonstrate clinical leadership. They must have experience in process management and innovation. The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team is a priority. The post holder must dual EM and PEM accreditation.

The post holder will work closely with nursing, management, education and speciality colleagues to develop an enhanced emergency care service. This will involve service planning, service development, education and co-operation with stakeholders. The department is undertaking a recruitment drive to improve its provision for emergency patients; this post is part of this strategy. The successful candidate will be expected to work across the Trust sites.

Main duties of the job
In order to provide a more comprehensive service, the Emergency Department consultant team is expanding in number and it is our plan to increase the size of the team further in the next year.

Work in the Emergency Care department with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.

Work closely with all stake holders, to strengthen relationships and build patient pathways to improve care for emergency patients.

Responsibility for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan.

Responsible for maintaining GMC standards in all aspects of practice. Adhering to and promoting the Trust's core values.

An exceptional requirement to undertake additional duties for limited periods within South Yorkshire and surrounding areas or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident

About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Qualifications
Essential

• FRCEM or equivalent
• You must be on the specialist register for Emergency Medicine AND Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
• Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
• Valid ALS or equivalent
• Valid ATLS or equivalent
• Valid EPALS/APLS or equivalent

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree

Experience and Achievements
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of all aspects of Emergency Medicine
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions

Desirable

• Wide based experience in Emergency Medicine
• Attendance at a recognised management course
• Evidence of efficient management of resources (people, finance and materials) in a challenging, complex and fast moving environment

Teaching and training
Essential

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff or AHPs

Desirable

• Formal qualification in teaching/education
• Training in clinical and educational supervision
• Attendance at a teaching course
• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications

Audit and Research
Essential

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
• Critical Appraisal Skills

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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).