Specialty Doctor

Salary-£55,825-£90,000

South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust invites applications from dynamic and well-motivated individuals for a substantive appointment for service post in Accident and Emergency at South Tyneside District General Hospital.

The duties of the successful candidate will include being part of a 7 strong team of speciality who work to a rota inclusive of day nights and weekend.

Clinical: Treatment of patients in the Department and referral where appropriate to General Practitioners or other hospital department. To manage Diverse clinical Emergencies

Research: There are opportunities for research or study.

Administrative: All administrative work concerned with admissions procedures and related documentation. Involvement in Audit. Expected to take Leadership Responsibilities.

Teaching: The post holder is expected to take teaching responsibilities for junior doctors in A&E.

Appraisal: To undergo Annual appraisal process for successful Revalidation

Emergency Work: The post holder should be prepared to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Commitments arising in such circumstances are however exceptional, and the potholder will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

All efforts will be made to ensure that work of this kind does not result in continuous hours of duty which exceed the New Deal continuous hours of duty limits.