Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

We are looking for motivated individuals to join and expand our enthusiastic and friendly team at the Urgent Treatment Centre at West Cornwall Hospital.

Our team prides itself on our multi-professional working and we continually strive to offer the highest standards in emergency care.

This role will see successful applicants join our expanding tier of specialty doctors at the WCH Urgent Treatment Centre. The day-to-day clinical work is varied with excellent exposure to a wide range of presentations across the full spectrum of medical, surgical, paediatrics and trauma.

There is unit is open 0800 - 2200 daily with a team of medical staff, ENPs and nursing staff. There is also ongoing recruitment for a weekday consultant presence at the unit as well which is due to start in the Autumn.

Contracts are based on a ten session Specialty Doctor contract, one session will be for supporting professional activities and includes annual and study leave.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the assessment and management of patients within the Emergency Department

Share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department shop floor.

Provide supervision, teaching and training for junior medical staff, advanced practitioners, and medical students.

Active participation in continued professional development as required for revalidation purposes.

Participate in departmental and trust clinical governance processes, quality improvement initiatives and audit.

Attend departmental meetings as appropriate.

Attend teaching and deliver sessions, including simulation.

Participate in, or lead, the Trauma Team as appropriate (Consultant supervision 24 hours a day.)

Fulfil duties of the weekly roster, including provision of out-of-hours clinical shifts.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations including ¬NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dan Bawden Job title: Consultant in Emergency Medicine Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 07739839469

Simon Steele - Service Manager

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07557 598715