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We are looking to appoint a full-time Consultant in Emergency Medicine, initially on a 9:1 contract and this post represents an exciting opportunity to join our established team of Consultants in Emergency Medicine, providing senior care and leadership in the Emergency Department. It is expected that the successful applicants will have a high clinical profile with the drive and initiative to achieve and sustain the highest standards of emergency medical care. The 25 existing Emergency Medicine Consultants within Clyde Directorate are based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. All Consultants also have clinical commitments to the Emergency Department at and to the Minor Injury Unit at the Vale of Leven Hospital. The successful applicant will be based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, supporting the clinical services at the other sites within Clyde.
An integrated on call rota is in place to provide 24 hour Consultant cover for both units. Overnight cover will be on a 1 in 7 rota with prospective cover. The successful candidate will contribute to the on-call on a pro rata basis.
Clinical duties within normal hours will be divided between the RAH and IRH with the majority based at the RAH. Non-clinical duties will be mainly based at RAH. Clinical sessions will involve a combination of Emergency Department work, ward rounds, clinics, teaching and supervision. Consultant ‘Shop floor’ cover is provided at the RAH site Monday – Friday 8am to midnight and Saturday/Sunday 9am to midnight. Successful appointments will allow enhanced cover at Inverclyde Royal Hospital in the out of hours period. The successful candidate will be expected to support and participate in this working pattern.
In addition to the duties outlined below, all Consultants are expected to enthusiastically support and develop the delivery of emergency health care and the 4-hour emergency access target, and to expand and enhance the provision of quality training for the Emergency Department staff and other associated disciplines. All Consultants will be encouraged to develop the service in association with the changing practice of Emergency Medicine.
Benefits
- Salaries for a Consultant in Scotland start from £91,474 - £121,548(GBP) based on a 40 hour contract (10 sessions).
- Additional payments can be achieved for extra sessions and on-call commitments.
- NHS pension scheme.
- 30 days of study leave entitlement in any three year period.
- Access to the NHS Scotland Discretionary Points financial award scheme in recognition of clinical excellence.
- A generous relocation package up to £8000 to support relocation into the area if necessary. We may, where possible, include support and guidance for partners also seeking employment within the NHS.
- Access to Flexible Working Policies
- For candidates looking for their first step into the NHS we will also offer support and guidance on the process of obtaining General Medical Council (GMC) registration and a UK immigration visa.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once CESR is awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. Up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions or management activity.
Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total – Inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and Management depending on the time required to support professional activities and the needs of the service.
All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.