Consultant Emergency Medicine (Cross-site)

Job overview

To support developments within the Emergency Departments at Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust requires a  further Consultant in Emergency Medicine. The post holder will assist in the provision of a high quality emergency service as part of the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the speciality in a Cross-site role.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of their CCT .

Main duties of the job

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates two level 1 emergency departments at Eastbourne DGH and Conquest Hospital with Conquest designated as a Trauma Unit.   Applications are invited for the post of consultant in emergency medicine. The appointee will join the existing consultants to complete a team of 12 in the  emergency department.

Duties will be Cross-site with a base of one of the sites with a 1 in 3 weekend. It is anticipated that when all posts are filled the timetabled PAs of all consultants will allow shop floor/Ambulatory cover for the following hours:- A rotation between  0800-00.00  We are particularly interested in candidates who have commitment to all aspects of Emergency Medicine and are keen to develop their careers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.