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Job overview

Applications are invited to join our talented team  in the Emergency Department of Hereford County Hospital, with the opportunity for CESR support.

"This is one of the most friendly and supportive workplaces that I have worked at. It is an amazing place to improve and grow as a clinician because of great emphasis being put into personal development. There are numerous opportunities to learn new clinical skills and regular teachings, and an overall culture of encouraging one to evolve and accomplish short and long term goals. The best thing about this job is that I feel I am working with friends, rather than colleagues" current SD

For further information please contact

Dr Faye Dagger [email protected] Consultant in Emergency Medicine 01432 355444 ext 2900

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join a team whose main aim is to ensure that the highest standards of Emergency Medicine are delivered by the department.  You will be part of the team responsible for resuscitating critically ill medical, surgical and trauma patients both young and old as well as working in the Majors, Ambulatory and Minor Injuries areas.

You should be prepared to see any patient with any condition. Part of this role is to recognise and manage rapidly those who may be unwell or require timely resuscitation. You will be expected to determine which patients can be safely discharged, with or without further follow up, and to recognise those who need further investigation and admission under the care of a speciality team.

There will be an expectation that you will require senior input with certain patients, and you will be able to obtain that help rapidly and effectively.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will join a team whose main aim is to ensure that the highest standards of Emergency Medicine are delivered by the department.  You will be part of the team responsible for resuscitating critically ill medical, surgical and trauma patients, both young and old, as well as working in the Majors, Fit-2-Sit and Pitstop and Urgent Treatment Centre areas.  You should be prepared to see any patient with any condition.

Part of this role is to recognise and manage rapidly those who may be unwell or require timely resuscitation.  You will be expected to determine which patients can be safely discharged, with or without further follow-up, and to recognise those who need further investigation and admission under the care of a specialty team.

There will be an expectation that you will require senior input with certain patients and that you will be able to obtain that help rapidly and effectively.

Specialty Doctors are on site 24 hours a day 7 days a week, with consultants on call at all times.

Due to the nature of the specialty you need to possess not only excellent clinical skills but also managerial and teaching skills.  The role includes supporting and teaching both junior medical and nursing staff, Quality Improvement as well as ensuring the smooth running of the department by allocating your resources appropriately. You will be able to demonstrate flexibility and a team-working approach - being a team player and a good communicator is key to the functioning of the department.