A hospital in Yorkshire is looking for a Consultant in Emergency Medicine with an interest in trauma care and emergency medicine leadership. The Emergency Department comprises a team of consultants and is supported by a large team of middle-grade doctors. This Emergency Medicine job is open to both international applications and UK-based doctors, though those with European Specialist or FRCEM are most encouraged to apply.
Anyone requiring portfolio support (formally known as CESR) can have their required support discussed on a case-by-case basis.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice and at least six months of obtaining a CCT in Emergency Medicine, CESR, or European Specialist Qualifications are required for this role, and anyone with an interest in trauma care and clinical leadership should apply.
CORE DUTIES OF THIS ROLE
LIFE IN YORKSHIRE
The hospital is located in a picturesque region, with local towns offering both urban and rural living options. The area boasts excellent schools, transport links, and a wide range of leisure activities. Yorkshire has historical significance as a former center of the wool industry and offers rich industrial heritage alongside beautiful countryside.
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An excellent health service is looking to appoint an Emergency Medicine Consultant. This is a great opportunity to further your medical career in the UK. This NHS job offers CESR Portfolio Pathway support, and international applications from IMGs are welcome.
The Emergency Department sees over 45,000 patients annually, with 25% of attendances being children. As a Trauma Unit and part of the Wessex Trauma Network, the department features a robust clinical governance process and an active audit program. This progressive department actively uses ultrasound in diagnostics and is developing a regional blocks program.
Health Service
Working for this health service is professionally rewarding, offering high-quality, patient-centered care. Their clinicians lead in developing and managing services, supported by strong links with UK specialists. With a generous study leave budget, doctors are encouraged to pursue further education. Exciting developments include a new general hospital and a new mental health inpatient unit. They foster strong relationships between mental health, primary, and secondary care, promoting joint learning and teaching in their modern education center.
The health service, separate from the NHS, is an integrated, taxation-funded system, free at the point of delivery, managed by the Health and Community Services Department. This is a unique opportunity to help shape an integrated care system with closer political engagement than in the UK.
Department & Team
The Emergency Department operates with dedicated consultant presence from 8 am to 10 pm Monday to Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm on weekends, supplemented by on-call service beyond these hours. A team of 24/7 middle-grade physicians supports the department, alongside a rotating roster of 15 junior doctors comprising F2s, GPVTS doctors, and Clinical Fellows.
Comprehensive specialty support is available on-site throughout the day and night, including medicine, anaesthetics, paediatrics, and obs & gynae, with senior orthopaedic and surgical specialists accessible both during regular hours and on-call. The department boasts continuous access to imaging services, including cross-sectional imaging, ensuring prompt diagnostics. Facilities include a 3-bedded resus area with a dedicated paediatric resuscitation cubicle, an 8-bedded Majors area with half of the beds in isolation, designated paediatric and minors examination rooms, and specialized facilities for eye examinations.
Continued Professional Development
The service job offers further training & accreditation within psychiatry, including CESR Portfolio Pathway Support, access to specialty training, and the opportunity to develop sub-specialist interest. The post holder will have ample opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and experience through attendance at relevant courses, conferences, and locally organized CME events. Health & Community Services supports Continuing Medical Education with time and financial support, offering study leave of 30 days in 3 years, and an annual study leave allowance.
Life in the area
Living in the area presents significant financial benefits. The flat income tax rate is notably advantageous compared to the U.K., and they provide a generous public sector pension scheme that isn\'t constrained by U.K. lifetime or annual contribution limits. The Consultant Contract closely mirrors the U.K. model but offers higher incremental levels. Incremental progression is automatic from points 1 to 17 on the pay scale based on satisfactory performance, while formal applications are necessary for points 18 to 20.
Am I eligible for this role?
UK based candidates:
• Experience in Emergency Medicine
EEA candidates:
• Experience in Stroke Medicine
• European Specialist Qualification
Non-EEA candidates:
• MRCP UK
• Experience in Stroke Medicine
An excellent opportunity has arisen for Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine to join an NHS Foundation Trust that is dynamic and dedicated to providing great service to their patients. The site that is ideally located near stunning blue flag beaches. The Emergency Medicine team boasts extensive experience and expertise in supporting doctors through the CESR programme. The current CESR programme includes a customized professional development plan tailored to meet the individual needs of each doctor, with available placements in Critical Care, Anaesthetics, Acute Medicine, and Paediatrics.
This is a unique opportunity for Specialty Doctors seeking to advance their careers within the NHS in the UK. Successful candidates will have the option to participate in this CESR support programme, further enhancing their professional growth. Don\'t miss this chance to explore NHS jobs that offer both career progression and an excellent quality of life. Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
What is the NHS Foundation Trust like?
The NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital trust managing three hospitals. The Trust serves the different towns, delivering a broad range of medical services. They are performing at a good level across their services and continuously provides huge opportunities and benefits to the way they deliver patient care. The Trust focuses on delivering excellent general hospital services, serving a population of approximately 750,000 with the help of more than 9,000 staff members. The hospitals have around 1,100 beds in total, offering services including General Medicine, General Surgery, Neurology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Gynaecology, and Paediatrics.
The Trust achieved foundation status in 2005 and, in October 2020, merged two of its hospitals to create a new organization, establishing one of their hospitals as the emergency care site and another as the planned care site. The Trust remains dedicated to continuous improvement, striving to provide high-quality, patient-centered care across all its facilities.
What is the department & team like?
The Emergency Medicine Department is a highly advanced and well-equipped unit, dedicated to providing emergency care. The department is staffed with a robust team of consultants and junior doctors, ensuring round-the-clock expertise and comprehensive patient care. The team is proficient in managing a diverse range of emergency cases, including trauma, cardiac emergencies, respiratory issues, and other urgent medical conditions. With access to advanced diagnostic tools and treatment facilities, they provide immediate and effective care for all patients.
The facilities within the department include modern resuscitation bays, dedicated observation units, and specialized treatment areas for both adults and children. These state-of-the-art resources enable them to handle high patient volumes efficiently and effectively. On average, the Emergency Medicine Department manages a significant number of emergency cases each year, reflecting its critical role in the region\'s healthcare system. Their commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care is unwavering, supported by their experienced team and cutting-edge facilities.
Career Development & Opportunities Available
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD. Participation in research and educational activities will be encouraged.
UK based candidates:
An outstanding opportunity for experienced Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join an NHS Trust that is committed to providing the best quality care to the people of East Sussex by attracting and recruiting passionate people who share this commitment. This Trust is one of the largest employers in the region and their members and staff are dedicated professionals whose work is varied, challenging and makes a real difference to people’s health and well-being.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The Trust is one of the largest organisations in the country and they employ over 6,000 dedicated staff with an annual turnover of £380 million who provides service to 525,000 people that live within the area. Their services are mainly provided from two district general hospitals, both have Emergency Departments and provide care 24 hours a day. They offer a comprehensive range of surgical, medical and maternity services supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
The role of the NHS Trust is to provide the best possible healthcare service to patients, who come first in everything the organisation does. Safe patient care is the Trust's highest priority. They will provide high quality clinical services that achieve and demonstrate optimum clinical outcomes and provide an excellent care experience for patients. The employees will be valued and respected. They will be involved in decisions about the services they provide and offered the training and development that they need to fulfill their roles.
They will operate efficiently and effectively, diagnosing and treating patients in timely fashion and expediting their return to health. They will use their resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of their patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally, and financially sustainable.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Emergency Department is a team of consultant that focuses on being on top of taking care of their patients. The department is open for hours a day, seven days a week for those seeking treatment for an urgent problem that may be caused by an accident or an illness. In the last year, there were 130,000 visits in their department.
Urgent Treatment Centres are being in developed nationally with the aim to provide same day ‘urgent treatment’ operating in a fully integrated way with the local community. The department has a vision is to provide an urgent care stream from the front door of the Emergency Department and develop innovative interoperable ways to ensure that the patients receive the right care at the right time and in the right place.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The region has a natural beauty. Sussex has some fantastic natural features such as the Seven Sisters National Park, and many areas of outstanding natural beauty that include the medieval heathland and forests of the High Weald. It also has beaches and harbours where people can go to during their dayoffs.
Besides its natural beauty, there's a rich array of accommodation options, ranging from the five star Grand Hotel on Eastbourne seafront to quaint B&Bs set amid beautiful Sussex countryside. East Sussex offers a rich array of culture, with art galleries such as the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings and the Towner Gallery in Eastbourne and an array of theatre and entertainment venues such as the De La Warr Pavillion in Bexhill, Congress and Deveonshire Park Theatres in Eastbourne and the White Rock Theatre in Hastings.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The combination of clinical practice and first-class academic connections means that medical professionals have a wide range of opportunities to develop their careers and achieve their aspirations. You will have access to leadership, teaching, educational and research opportunities for Continued Professional Develop (CPD).
If you are a new consultant you will receive mentoring and support from medical leads as well as access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-caliber Consultants.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
Non-EEA Candidates:
UK based applicants
A fantastic opportunity for specialist in geriatric or elderly care medicine to settle into their first consultant post and work towards their CESR application, if that is the intention.
The hospital will consider senior consultants with no UK experience who are not on the UK specialist register for geriatric medicine.
The Geriatrics department is a small and manageable size with a 28 bedded inpatient ward and various other outlier beds.
Currently no formal geriatric outpatient services are offered with the exception of a Parkinson's / Movement clinic. The department will be looking to develop these in conjunction with skill set of a successful applicant.
The Geriatrics department comprises 3 consultants in elderly care medicine supported by 15 specialty registrars, 9 core medical trainees and FY2's and 9 FY1's working full shifts for GIM on call.
Each consultant will be offered a budget and 30 days of study and professional leave over each 3 year period to pursue their career development activities. Furthermore there is an active Postgraduate Medical Centre which acts as a focus for contract between doctors at all levels an in all disciplines.
Consultants will be encouraged to actively participate in teaching and training of juniors throughout their tenure.
Requirements of this position are:
Senior geriatric medicine specialists looking to work towards their CESR application or secure their first consultant role in the NHS are encouraged to apply
Overseas doctors with aspirations to work as NHS Consultants in Emergency Medicine (A&E) - doctors aspiring via the CESR route and particularly urged to apply. Doctors keen to enter Specialty Training at ST4 grade or those wishing to make direct CESR applications are welcome.
Total salaries offered a much higher than other hospitals based in the UK due to a total of 13 sessions available in ED.
These are flexible Specialty Doctor & Senior Clinical Fellow posts within in a busy and supportive Emergency Department in one of the more beautiful parts of the UK, but located within 30 minutes to the second largest city in Wales, Swansea.
The hospital is a District General Hospital with roughly 350 inpatient beds with a full set of ED equipment and facilities.
The hospitals facilities and equipment in the ED consist of resuscitation bays, X-ray, plaster rooms and treatment rooms giving immediate access to primary medical and surgical assessment treatment and care.
The Health Board serves a population of 389,000 and is leading the way for established CESR support and training for international doctors.
An established and successful CESR programme offered for MRCEM qualified doctors in Emergency Medicine.
Contrary to some popular myths - understanding of the Welsh language is not required to work in Wales and everyone speaks English as a first language!
Requirements to join are:
The Health Board offers support for both Tier 2 visa and is particularly welcoming of international candidates.
If you ar looking to start your career in the NHS and attain Specialist Registration and a Substantive Emergency Medicine Consultant positions - these really are fantastic opportunities.