Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant

at  Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical The resuscitation, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of ED patients. To work as part of a multidisciplinary Team To make appropriate referral to inpatient teams for admission when necessary. Responsibility for patients in the ED / EDU until the patient is referred to specialty teams or admitted to an inpatient ward or returned to the care of their general practitioner. Strive to meet departmental clinical quality indicators and targets.
Other Liaison with senior colleagues to ensure the provision of effective ED clinical services. Responsibility in respect of the 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 Procedure Assistance and liaison with emergency responders, including local and regional ambulance services Assistance and liaison with professionals dealing with children in external healthcare setting such as walk-in centres.
Teaching and training of undergraduate medical and nursing students; postgraduate doctors and nurses; nurse practitioners; other health professionals (elective students, overseas observers) on placement in the department. Contribution to Clinical Governance activities in the Department Participation in improvement initiatives in the Department e.g., implementation of National Guidance. Teaching & Academic role Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates. Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise Managerial responsibilities Supervise junior staff.
Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning. Take an active role in service review and development CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department. Take part in the clinical governance programm

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