Consultant in Emergency Medicine - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Join Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine, an unparalleled opportunity to become a pivotal part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional emergency care. You'll be at the forefront of innovation within a uniquely positioned environment, boasting both a Major Trauma Centre and a Local Emergency Department under the umbrella of a single Trust.

This role offers a stimulating professional landscape, enabling the creation of flexible job plans. You'll find yourself immersed in a setting that marries clinical exposure with research opportunities, supported by a consultant team renowned for their sub specialty expertise.

This position not only fosters an environment for clinical excellence but also champions a commitment to teaching, research, and service development.

As part of our dynamic team, you'll ensure the delivery of sustainable and comprehensive emergency care services as we transition towards a 24/7 rostered working pattern, including consultant night shifts.

This role isn't just about fulfilling duties; it's about being part of an exceptional journey where your skills will thrive, your expertise will be honed, and your impact on emergency care will be significant. Join us at Oxford University Hospitals Emergency Departments, where excellence meets opportunity, and your contributions truly matter.

Informal inquiries and visits are encouraged. Contact Dr Adham Khalek Clinical Lead in EM

Main duties of the job

Clinical Excellence: Contribute to tailored patient care across specialised pathways like hyper-acute stroke, acute myocardial infarction, and major trauma, ensuring top-tier care locally.

Teaching & Research: Participate in teaching clinical students, training junior doctors, and engaging in research initiatives integral to everyday clinical activities.

Workforce Alignment: Collaborate in aligning the workforce with patient needs, evolving consultant rota patterns, including the introduction of consultant night shifts, guided by comprehensive departmental approaches.

Continuous Development: Maintain up-to-date knowledge through professional development activities, ensuring adherence to Trust policies and procedures.

Management & Governance: Undertake administrative duties, participate in clinical governance activities, and contribute to risk management, quality improvement, and infection control measures.

About us

At Oxford University Hospitals Emergency Departments, you'll be part of a dynamic team fostering a congenial atmosphere and access to outstanding resources. Here's what we offer:

Professional Growth: Access a unique clinical setting offering unparalleled exposure and research opportunities, complemented by a supportive consultant team with diverse subspecialty expertise.

Flexibility & Career Options: Explore whole or part-time positions, job sharing, and special considerations for those with subspecialty expertise in areas like Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Geriatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology, Pre-hospital Medicine, and Research.

Commitment to Excellence: Engage in ongoing service development, aligning with Royal College of Emergency Medicine recommendations, as we transition to a comprehensive 24/7 rostered working pattern.

Culture & Support: Embrace a culture valuing personal and professional development, equality, diversity, patient and public involvement, and staff well-being, ensuring a progressive, open, and supportive environment for all employees.

Job responsibilities

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Consultant in Emergency Medicine

GRADE: Consultant

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Department

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Dr Sudhir Singh (Clinical Director for AMR)

Dr Larry Fitton (Divisional Director for MRC)

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

Clinical

The Emergency Department operates across two sites, the John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford (JRH) and the Horton General Hospital Banbury (HGH). Our primary objective is to provide top-tier patient care as locally as possible, tailored to each patient's unique needs. Certain specialised pathways, such as those for hyper-acute stroke, acute myocardial infarction, major trauma, and surgery, leverage the advanced capabilities available at the JRH. Patients presenting at the HH with these conditions receive immediate emergency assessment, stabilisation, and transfer when necessary. At the JRH, specialized resident teams administer stroke thrombolysis and coronary angioplasty, highlighting our commitment to excellence in care.

The JRH is the central hub of the Thames Valley Trauma Network and the Emergency Department for the surrounding population. Recent estate enhancements have equipped us with a state-of-the-art facility, including a new Ambulatory and Trolley Assessment Area, an expanded Paediatric department, and a cutting-edge 9-bed Resuscitation Area. This area boasts adjacent CT scanning facilities, a shock suite, a dedicated paediatric room, and isolation facilities.

We are actively seeking senior medical professionals who are leaders in clinical practice, teaching, research, and service development. We invite enthusiastic individuals who can contribute their expertise to address the unique challenges we face locally. Applicants are encouraged to share their professional interests, whether in teaching, training, service development, or specific clinical areas like Trauma care or Paediatrics. We highly value those with a deeper experience in these areas, including dual accreditation, as well as individuals with a high level of versatile capability.

OUH ED is deeply committed to aligning the workforce with patient needs, with a firm commitment to providing sustainable 24/7 services. Consultant rota patterns will naturally evolve over time, which may entail the introduction of consultant night shifts. Any shift pattern adjustments will be made collaboratively with the workforce, guided by a comprehensive departmental approach and adherence to RCEM (Royal College of Emergency Medicine) recommendations.

Upon implementation, we will transition to a comprehensive 24/7 rostered working pattern, incorporating onsite consultant night shifts. Our commitment to delivering exceptional emergency care extends to a round-the-clock presence, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for our patients.

Professional Qualification

Essential

Desirable

Clinical Experience

Essential

Desirable

Clinical Governance

Essential

Desirable

Teaching

Essential

Desirable

Research, Quality Improvement, and audit

Essential

Desirable

Leadership & Management

Essential

Desirable

Other Requirements

Essential