Job overview

We are seeking enthusiastic Locum Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join the existing ED team. The post is for a year fixed term, renewable for six months up to a maximum of two years from appointment. Contract renewal is not automatic and is based on strong evidence of progression towards CESR/CCT in EM routes.

It is an exciting time to join our team as the new ED has recently opened; the £8M redevelopment plan has delivered a bigger footprint and new Paediatric, Major and CDU areas. There is considerable scope for the successful candidates to be involved in service re-design and quality improvement projects, shaping the Departments future development and improvement of patient care.

Whilst the post has a strong emphasis on direct, consultant delivered emergency care, we are seeking applicants who will have the ability to make a major contribution to training and upskilling our junior medical staff, nursing staff and the wider professional team, to get involved and lead on QIP.

The department’s many attributes include regional accreditation as a Trauma Unit, established as regional point of care ultrasound (POCUS) training centre with daily teaching run by accredited trainers. We also boast multi professional simulation sessions, dedicated teaching, and a unique CESR programme.

Main duties of the job

• Reception, resuscitation, diagnosis and initial treatment of all emergencies as appropriate.
• Referral of patients to other specialties, transfer of patients for admission to assessment units, to other hospitals within or outside the Trust, referral as outpatients or back to the community.
• Provide high quality consultant delivered care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients.
• Be proactive in ensuring that patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring that Quality Indicators and System Metrics to deliver safe quality and performance are delivered and sustained.
• Work in conjunction with the nurse in charge and medical and surgical colleagues to ensure that there is effective and timely communication between the clinical team; timely intervention and safe care to maintain optimal patient flow.

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Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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