Opportunity to work in a highly regarded children's hospital known for its excellence in paediatric care, specifically at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Direct access to senior supervision and support from experienced consultants 16 hours per day, enhancing training and learning opportunities.
Involvement in a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and diverse perspectives in patient care.
Participation in teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates, allowing for personal development and contribution to the next generation of medical professionals.
Engagement in clinical governance activities and initiatives for quality improvement, promoting better services in the Emergency Department.
Opportunities for research and development in specific areas of interest, supporting professional growth and innovation.
Financial support for continuing professional development (CPD) activities, helping to keep skills and knowledge up to date.
The Senior LAS in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (ST4+) position at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool is a six-month appointment focused on the clinical care of patients in the Emergency Department. Key responsibilities include conducting resuscitations, examinations, investigations, diagnoses, and treatments, while working within a multidisciplinary team and under senior supervision. The role also involves collaboration with other medical staff, participating in major incident procedures, assisting with ambulance services, contributing to clinical governance and departmental improvements, and engaging in teaching and training for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Additional expectations for this position include developing research interests, supervising junior staff, participating in departmental meetings for strategic planning, and undertaking audits. The role also allows for participation in continuous professional development activities, with financial support available. Overall, this position will contribute to enhancing the quality of emergency care for children while furthering the clinician's professional development.
Opportunity to work in a highly regarded children's hospital known for its excellence in paediatric care, specifically at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Direct access to senior supervision and support from experienced consultants 16 hours per day, enhancing training and learning opportunities.
Involvement in a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and diverse perspectives in patient care.
Participation in teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates, allowing for personal development and contribution to the next generation of medical professionals.
Engagement in clinical governance activities and initiatives for quality improvement, promoting better services in the Emergency Department.
Opportunities for research and development in specific areas of interest, supporting professional growth and innovation.
Financial support for continuing professional development (CPD) activities, helping to keep skills and knowledge up to date.
The post is an appointment for a 6 month Senior LAS in Emergency Medicine at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
The resuscitation, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting to the Emergency DepartmentTo work as part of a multidisciplinary TeamThere will be senior supervision available for training grade doctors in theDepartment i.e Consultant presence 16 hours per day. Night shift support isprovided by the non resident ED consultant, and on site medical, surgical, ICU and anaesthetic paediatric ST4+ doctors.Liaison with senior colleagues to ensure the provision of effective ED clinical services.Reasonable and effective use of hospital and district resources in liaison with ED budget holder.Liaison through the directorate with other staff of the hospital and the health authority.Participation in the Major Incident ProcedureAssistance and liaison with the ambulance serviceTeaching and trainingContribution to Clinical Governance activities in the Department.Participation in improvement initiatives in the Department eg implementation of National Guidance.Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertiseManagerial responsibilitiesSupervise junior staff.Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.Service review and developmentParticipate in CPD activity for which financial support is availableInitiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.Clinical governance
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