Consultant - Paediatric Emergency Medicine

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy and dynamic Children's Emergency department as a Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM). This is a newly created post to lead and drive links between Paediatrics and ED. This post will work alongside an existing PEM consultant to provide high quality care to our Children's Emergency Department (ED)., The Children's ED receives approximately 17,000 patients per year and receives both GP & self referrals from across Buckinghamshire. We currently have 1 WTE PEM Consultants in post and work closely with our Adult ED colleagues.

In April 2023 we opened our new Children's ED which has been purposed built and provides care to the children and young people of Buckinghamshire. The unit contains 2 Paediatric Resus bays, individual rooms and a Children's Observation Unit., The successful applicant will join a workforce of consultants, which are planned to expand in line with College of Emergency Medicine recommendations including a PEM consultant.

The post holders will participate fully in the provision of Emergency Medicine including clinical governance and the delivery of both Trust and Department of Health Clinical Quality Indicators. The posts will be based in the Children's Emergency Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Applicants should possess, or be within 6 months of receiving, a CCT in Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics with at least 6 months experience in paediatric emergency medicine. Equivalent clinical experience will also be considered.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.