Specialty Doctor in Accident & Emergency

Job overview

Join our dynamic Emergency Medicine Team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital!

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is excited to invite applications for the position of Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative team environment: Work alongside a robust team of 15 Specialty Doctors, a full tier at ST1 level, and 11 experienced Consultants.
• State-of-the-Art facilities: Our Emergency Department (ED) sees approximately 105,000 attendances annually, with 25% being children. The ED is located at the forefront of the hospital and has recently undergone significant refurbishments, including: An Integrated Urgent Treatment Centre Refurbished SAS/MG offices New and improved flooring throughout the department An updated Tannoy system A refurbished Minors’ assessment area with dedicated treatment chairs and assessment trolleys
• An Integrated Urgent Treatment Centre
• Refurbished SAS/MG offices
• New and improved flooring throughout the department
• An updated Tannoy system
• A refurbished Minors’ assessment area with dedicated treatment chairs and assessment trolleys

Your role and development:

• Innovative digital journey: Be a part of our digital transformation with the implementation of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system by the end of 2024.
• Professional growth: We are committed to supporting your career development, including assistance with your CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) application.
• Relocation package: We offer a comprehensive relocation package for successful candidates to help you settle in comfortably.

Main duties of the job

• Manage the Emergency Department and the team as a whole.
• Assess, investigate and treat patients presenting to the ED and make appropriate decisions regarding referral or discharge in a timely manner.
• Resuscitate, diagnose and initiate treatment of all emergencies.
• Lead the trauma and cardiac arrest teams.
• To work in all areas of the ED (Majors, Minors, Paeds ED, Resus & RAT).
• Assist, train and supervise ST/GP-VTS/FY2 trainees, Trust doctors, ENPs and ANPs in Emergency Medicine; report concerns to the Duty Consultant.
• Liaise with the nursing shift manager and other nursing staff to organise the allocation of work and ensure smooth running of the department.

Join us at The Princess Alexandra Hospital and make a difference in Emergency Medicine. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team in a dynamic and rewarding environment!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime.