About this role
Job summary
A Consultant in Emergency Medicine is required to join the existing team of 18 Consultants at the North Manchester General Hospital. This appointment (10 PAs) will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions. Consideration will be given to those requesting less than full time working or a job share arrangement.
The consultant team is currently made up of 15 EM consultants and 3 PEM consultants. The department sees over 125,000 patients per year, with approx 25% of these being children. We are a very highly performing ED being the best adult performing ED against the 4 hour patient safety standard and the best performing ED in England for NWAS handover.
The hospital serves an inner city community with high levels of deprivation and complex needs, with a diverse multicultural population. Whilst it is not a designated trauma unit, it does have walk in trauma, and there are opportunities for trauma work at the MTC at Manchester Royal Infirmary and Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The job is 10 PAs of which 7.5 DCC and 2.5 SPAs. The DCC can be worked flexibly within the team as we have an annualised self rostering arrangement. A formal job plan will be reviewed between the appointee and the Clinical Director, three months after the commencement date ofthe appointee. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the appointee ensuring that it meets the needs of the appointee and service needs of the Division. The leadership team encourage variability of interests and flexibility to support individual circumstances. Job Plans will be approved by the Clinical Director.
The Job The Job Plan will then be reviewed at least annually. The Job Plan will be a prospective
agreement that sets out a consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading center of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-specialty environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Primary Medical Qualification (eg: MBChB) Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) A valid licence to practice with the GMC FRCEM or show evidence of equivalent training and experience Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in Emergency Medicine (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK) of the date of interview
Desirable
Post Graduate Degree eg: MD, PhD, MSc. Recognised subspecialty training.
Experience and Clinical Skills Essential
Wide experience in Emergency Medicine Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Emergency Medicine Good practical clinical skills Good understanding of Clinical Governance and the ethical aspects of Emergency Medicine. An understanding of the importance of evidence based practice Evident of participation in QIPP or audit cycles
Desirable
Publication of research articles, demonstrating and understanding of research methodology and commitments
Leadership Essential
Evidence of good organisational skills and leadership skills
Communication Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
Management Essential
Evidence of development and management of change Ability to manage risk and end of line decisions Ability to cope with change An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service
Desirable
Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting Attendance at management course
Teaching Essential
Experience of teaching juniors, medical student and other health care professionals
Desirable
Proven teaching abilities Attendance at teaching course. Advance Life Support Instructor (ATLS/ALS/ETC/AP LS etc)
Audit and Research Essential
Evidence of audit work and here this has brought about change Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
Evidence of work submitted for Peer Review
Other Essential
Willing to reside within a distance of 30 minutes or 10 road miles from principal place of work. Health Assessment required Appropriate Home Office status to undertake a career post in the UK
Teamwork Essential
Positive attitude towards Nursing and support team led services
Desirable
Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Manchester General Hospital
Delaunays Road
Manchester
M8 5RB
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)