Job summary Do you want to be part of a team where yourvoice really matters, and everyone is equal?
Whether you are seeking your first postafter completing training or you are an established consultant seeking a newchallenge, we have your perfect role.
Weare a diverse group of Emergency Consultants with many special interests andnew colleagues are actively supported to develop or expand their area ofspecialist interest through personalised, flexible job plans.Successful applicants will work as partof a group of over 30 ED Consultants on a 24-week whole time equivalent rota toprovide senior medical staff on site presence 08:00-00:00 with weekend workingone in eight weekends.
The team works equally across 2 sites,with Pinderfields Hospital being our Major Emergency Department and designatedMajor Trauma Unit.
Both Dewsbury and Pinderfields have 24/7 separate dedicatedchildrens EDs.
Pleasebe aware that the Mid Yorkshire Emergency Departments plan to introduce on sitenight shift working.
There is ongoing recruitment to expand consultant numbersto facilitate this.
For new consultant starters there is an expectation thatthey will be part of a future night shift workforce Main duties of the job The mainduties of the post will include:Providing high quality care to patients attending theEmergency DepartmentEnsuring that all patients receive rapid assessment,treatment and clinical decision making supporting the sustained delivery of theEmergency Care StandardProviding clinical leadership and supervision to otherclinicians working within the Emergency Dept.Participating in the development of the Trusts EmergencyMedicine service including QIPS, protocols and guidelinesDeveloping and maintaining collaborative relationships withclinicians both internally and externallyProviding and delivering educational opportunities atundergraduate and postgraduate levelNew consultant positions typically will take part in on-callduties which are currently shared within the team on a 24-week rolling rotawith 3:24 weekend working, category A basis currently assessed as Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space,secretarial support, and networked computer facilities, are provided.Supporting Professional Activities with at least a minimum of SPA timetable.
Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line withthe skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of theservice, such as teaching or departmental leadership roles.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees.
Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients.
Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications.
While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience.
Its important that you personalise your application.
Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success.
Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description Job responsibilities This post isoffered on a less than full time (6 PA) basis.Duties willbe based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites althoughall our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on bothsites.The mainduties of the post will include:Providing high quality care to patients attending theEmergency DepartmentEnsuring that all patients receive rapid assessment,treatment and clinical decision making supporting the sustained delivery of theEmergency Care StandardProviding clinical leadership and supervision to otherclinicians working within the Emergency Dept.Participating in the development of the Trusts EmergencyMedicine service including QIPS, protocols and guidelinesDeveloping and maintaining collaborative relationships withclinicians both internally and externallyProviding and delivering educational opportunities atundergraduate and postgraduate levelNew consultant positions typically will take part in on-callduties which are currently shared within the team on a 24-week rolling rotawith 3:24 weekend working, category A basis currently assessed as Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space,secretarial support, and networked computer facilities, are provided.Supporting Professional Activities with at least a minimum of SPA timetable.
Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line withthe skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of theservice, such as teaching or departmental leadership roles.
Person Specification GMC Registration Essential Please state full GMC number.
Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine or recognised within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) Experience Desirable Computer literate Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Management Skills Essential Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
Good time management.
Desirable Possess good organisational and personal management skills Qualifications Essential Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCEM Awarded a CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent or within 6 months of entry to the GMC Specialist Register Provider status in ATLS/ALS and APLS (or EPLS) Royal College of Emergency Medicine Level 1 Ultrasound competency Desirable Instructor status in any ATLS/ALS /APLS (or EPLS) Dual accreditation in ITU/PHEM