A&E Consultant

We are recruiting an A&E Consultant for one of the largest acute trusts in the country, based in South East England on a 12 month NHS Fixed Term basis. I wondered if this might either interest you or, if you knew of anyone within your network who may be interested.

The post holder will join a team of 5 consultants working in a level 1 department at a designated trauma Centre that provide care 24 hours a day with a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services
The successfully post holder will also participate in special duties such as: Clinical Governance for the department, Appraisal, Audit , Research, CPD & Educational supervision of doctors in training

Our clients A&E Department includes the following:
- The ED has a co-located radiology room supporting. The unit is served by PAS-Oasis management system and E-searcher clinical information system with 24 hour reception cover. The main radiology department with 24hour multi slice CT scanner is situated next to the ED.
- The ED has 19 cubicles (3 minors, 1 ENP room and 15 major's spaces) and a resuscitation area supporting 4 adult trolleys and 2 paediatric bays.
- Within the resuscitation area: - each bay has monitoring with end tidal CO2, its own ventilator and defibrillator. Ultrasound equipment has been purchased with a well-developed training programme in place.
- The psychiatric liaison team is based within the ED and provides assessment for patients attending with mental health problems. A separate psychiatric interview room is provided in the department.
- Offices for Consultants
- The department benefits from having excellent support by the rehabilitation team, comprising physiotherapist, occupational therapists and social workers.

Additional Information
- CQC rated trust as being outstanding
- 12 Months Fixed Term Contract in the first instance
- Special interests accommodated
- Must have Full Registration with GMC and name on specialist register or CCT within 6 months of interview
- An excellent ED Department
- 10 PA's (7.5 direct care sessions & 2.5 SPA's)

Benefits
- Excellent Remuneration packages
- Relocation Package

Our client is based in a very desirable part of South East England, straddled between areas of outstanding natural beauty and idyllic rolling hills featuring national hotspots for cycling, surfing and climbing.

If this is of interest you please apply now and be one of the first to be considered for this role.