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There is access to a range of clinical support services on site, including a CTScanner with 24 hour Consultant Radiologist cover, NIPACs system, 24 hour,full accredited (CPA – UK) Ltd Laboratory services are operational on theCauseway Hospital site and there is access to Medical Photography support.A Telemedicine System is currently available to facilitate sharing ofinformation with other health care sitesThe bed complement includes:General Surgery (including Paediatric Surgery and Urology)Day Procedure UnitGeneral Medicine (including Dermatology)Coronary CareIntensive Care/High DependencyElderly RehabilitationPaediatric MedicineObstetricsGynaecologyAcute PsychiatryWORK OF DEPARTMENTEmergency departmentAttendances – 43,000 per year with an undifferentiated case mix whichinclude Trauma, Paediatrics, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics& Gynaecology and Psychiatry.Facilities5 Consultant Led Clinics per week5 Bedded fully monitored major’s area3 Rooms for minor injuries4 Bedded Resuscitation areaThe department has patient tracking systems (footman walker). Developmentof clinical care pathways within the hospital and the wider trust means thatThe department as access to a wide range of inpatient and outpatientdiagnostic services.Medical staffNursing Staff – 34 WTE3 consultants 1.5 WTE ENP1 associate specialist1 GP ST16 FTSTA
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIESClinical duties To assess and treat new patients To act as resuscitation team leader for seriously ill or injured patients,including children while they are in the Emergency Department or X-ray Department. To undertake review clinics To assist in the supervision and training of junior medical staff To perform minor surgical procedures including manipulation offractures.SUPERVISION ARRANGEMENTSThe post holder will be supervised on a day to day basis by consultantpresence in hours, out of hours there will be an on call consultant available fortelephone advice and to attend the department if required, e.g. major traumaCONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTHe post holder will have an Emergency Medicine consultant acting as his/hereducational supervisor. He/she will be required to maintain registration forcontinuing professional development with College of Emergency Medicine.He/she will be expected to participate in regular appraisal in accordance withthe Trust’s arrangements for clinical governance. The appointee will normallybe required to undertake yearly audit to ensure that the standards within theEmergency Department are in accordance with established guidelines.There will be protected time will be available for learning, research and audit.There is a dedicated medical library with links to the queen’s university libraryand multidisciplinary education centre on site.The post holder will be entitled to study and professional leave in accordancewith his/her requirements for continuing professional development. Theleave, along with adequate financial support, will be made available throughthe Clinical Director.
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