Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine (CESR)

Job summary

Main duties of the job

From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the cross-site Tier 2 rota which supports provision of 24-hour Emergency Medicine cover. The 9 DCC PA will be expected to be worked across the full shift pattern including standard days, twilights and night shifts. The main duties of the post will include Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients presenting to the ED including appropriate discharge / admission planning. In conjunction with senior colleagues to provide a full role in the provision of an out of hours emergency service. Although post holders may not have the initial competencies to manage independently it is expected that during the placement they will develop to take on this role Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings Involvement in relevant administration duties Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.