Paediatric Emergency Department Consultant

We are looking for a fixed term Paediatric Emergency Consultant for our Emergency Department. You will join a team of 95 Clinicians which includes 16 Consultants, 3 Associate specialists, 33 Middle grade doctors, 21 junior doctors and 22 Advanced clinical practitioners and 13 Emergency Nurse practitioners.
The Emergency Department is based at Kettering General Hospital Foundation Trust and sees approximately 100,000 patients annually.
The Emergency Department lies within a Clinical Management Team comprising Emergency Medicine, General Medicine and Medical Specialities. In recent years, major developments have taken place reflecting the importance given by the Trust to Acute Care. The organisation is engaged in a major transformational programme for urgent and emergency care. There are close working relationships between the Emergency Department and other departments and several forums are in place to facilitate joint working. Kettering General Hospital Foundation Trust is the PPCI centre for Northamptonshire., Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite applications for a Full time Emergency Medicine consultant
This is post supports the existing team of 14 full time Consultants, 3 Associate specialists, total of 21 Specialty doctors which include 3 higher Specialty trainees (East Midlands deanery) and 12 CESR trainees, total of 21 SHO's which include 3 ACCS trainees, 6 GP trainees, 1 Foundation Year two trainee,20 Advanced Clinical and 13 Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
The department is based at Kettering General Hospital Foundation Trust and sees approximately 90-100,000 patients annually., Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Applicants should be MB, ChB/MBBS and FRCEM qualified (or equivalent), and preferably be on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine or be eligible for entry within 6 months.
An ability to work independently, and more importantly as a team, whilst working calmly under pressure is essential., Applicants should be MBBS/MBChB, FRCEM, and be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine or be eligible for entry within 6 months. Applications from such candidates interested in working flexibly or part-time are welcome. An ability to work independently, and more importantly as a team, is essential.