Locally Employed Doctor in Emergency Medicine (CT1-2 equivalent)

We have a fantastic opportunity to work within the Emergency Department as a Locally Employed Doctor. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated doctor to work as part of the clinical team in the Emergency Department. In return we are offering flexible posts with clinical time ranging from 80 -100%, thereby offering flexible time for personal, academic and other clinical pursuits. We are keen to encourage development of specialist interests within the Emergency Department and will support training in areas such as Simulation and Emergency Ultrasound. There is also funding available for those wishing to achieve a Post Graduate Certificate., This post will be Emergency Department based.

• Responsible for the primary care of patients in the Emergency Department including treatment of trauma, major and minor cases
• Referral of patients to appropriate in-patient facilities as appropriate
• Care of critically ill patients and resuscitation of patients in the Emergency Department
• Participation in the full shift rota pattern
• Involvement in Emergency Department multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Involvement in patient queue management
• Active involvement in audit and the development of departmental policies
• Active involvement in lunchtime 'learning bite' teaching, and weekly departmental SHO teaching
• The post holder will be required to work Bank Holidays, as per the rota and will receive time off in lieu
  
  The Trust has a great reputation for education and training, supported by feedback from Health Education England, working across the South West. We are leaders in innovation and have been at the forefront of many national service improvement initiatives.
The Trust is a designated Major Trauma Unit and plays a full and active role in the Peninsula Trauma Network. Emergency and Major Incident planning is led by the department. We are committed to a seven-day Consultant led service delivering high quality emergency care to our patients. All hospital Medical and Dental Staff are required to be appropriately registered with the General Medical (with a licence to practice) / Dental Council to practice in the UK. Evidence of such registration will be necessary before a post is offered. Failure to maintain registration will result in termination of contract.