Applications are invited for a Locally Employed Doctor to work at Higher level in Emergency Medicine, QEHB commencing as soon as possible.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for experienced Emergency Medicine clinicians to develop their practice within a busy tertiary referral and Major Trauma Centre. The successful candidate will work at ST3+ equivalent level, providing senior clinical decision making, leadership on the shop floor, supervision of junior colleagues, and active participation in education, quality improvement, and departmental development. Comprehensive support will be provided for progression through the RCEM curriculum, FRCEM examinations, appraisal and revalidation.
Candidates applying for this post must have a minimum of 4 years post-graduation experience with a significant proportion of that in acute specialties and at least 24 months in emergency medicine (EM).
Clinical Duties
*Assess, diagnose, treat, refer, and discharge patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
*Provide rapid assessment and triage for both walk-in and ambulance patients.
*Manage the full range of emergency cases, including resuscitation, critically ill or injured patients, complex cases, and minor injuries.
*Function as the senior decision-maker during overnight shifts, providing clinical leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for designated areas of the Emergency Department.
*Interpret and act upon radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic investigations in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.
Leadership and Department Management
*Work collaboratively with consultants, senior nursing staff, and operational teams to ensure safe, effective, and timely delivery of emergency care.
*Maintain efficient patient flow and help meet national quality standards.
*Supervise and support resident doctors, nurses, advanced practitioners, and students working in the department.
*Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and other hospital departments.
Teaching and Training
*Participate in formal and informal teaching for resident doctors, nurses, ACPs/ENPs, and medical or nursing students.
*Attend and contribute to weekly educational meetings and protected teaching sessions.
*Support training and professional development of resident staff.
Professional Development
*Maintain and develop personal clinical knowledge and skills.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.