Merit consultant doctor

• To deliver expert pre-hospital care
• To be prepared to provide medical expert input in the response to a major incident across a range of possible roles
• To support the development and training of MERIT paramedics and sub-specialty PHEM trainees on attachment with the service
• To engage constructively with the services clinical governance system
• To practice in accordance with local standards, protocols and operating procedures as well as the principles of Good Medical Practice as described by the General Medical Council (GMC)
• To demonstrate engagement with continuing professional development relevant to prehospital emergency medicine
• The immediate response to emergency calls
• Work to, understand and adhere to Clinical Governance requirements of WMAS Trust supported by the MERIT Clinical Lead
• Provide immediate health input to the initial assessment of the scene to meet the needs of the patient, the Ambulance and Health Services, including casualty confirmation, triage and management
• Participation as part of a crew in the provision of care, assistance and support as appropriate to patients with illness, injury, impaired mobility or any other physical or mental handicap
• The lifting and carrying of patients (e.g., up and down stairs, in and out of their homes, from the scene of incidents, to and from the casualty clearing area or transport platform using appropriate lifting devices)
• The transfer of patients from bed-to-stretcher, chair-to-chair or similar, both in and out of hospital
• Assessment and diagnosis of patients conditions to provide effective use of equipment and medications supplied to offer treatment appropriate to the patients needs
• Undertake the role of Casualty Clearing Medical Lead at large/major incidents
• Responsible for appropriate choice of destination based on patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and regional distribution matrices such as the Trauma Triage Tool and WMAS mass casualty distribution plan
• The handing over of patients to appropriate staff on arrival at treatment centres, ensuring as far as practicable, the safety, comfort and well-being of patients
• acting in a courteous and sympathetic manner
• Presentation of a smart appearance incorporating current regulations relating to the wearing of uniforms and personal protective equipment in line with current West Midlands Ambulance Service policy and safety requirements
• Maintain GMC registration, appraisal and revalidation as required by the GMC and follow the principles of the GMCs Good Medical Practice
• Where indicated, provide anaesthesia and deliver emergency surgical procedures in line with policy directed by the MERIT Clinical Lead
• Maintain communications with the Regional Coordination Centre (incorporating the Incident Command Desk, Regional Trauma Desk and Air Operations Desk) utilising the current radios and systems in place
• Ensure documentation to support patient care is completed in line with Trust Policy and Procedures
• Adherence to the code of conduct, operational instructions, quality procedures and other verbal or written instructions set out by West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust currently or in the future
• The accurate maintenance of all records as required by WMAS
• Participate in the organisation and provision of selection and training of new staff
• Undertake mentoring of new staff
• Undertake work based training and operational assessment of all MERIT staff to ensure competence and appropriate development
• The accurate completion of training and development documentation as required
• Maintain systems in accordance with current WMAS/MERIT policies and procedures at base level
• Undertake an annual review process with the Clinical Lead or nominated doctor and provide evidence to support all areas of practice
• Support research and audit projects
• Assist in all base domestic and admin duties including daily checks and cleaning where appropriate
• Contribute to risk management processes as required
• Staff will be required to demonstrate safe working practices in accordance with the European Working Time Directive alongside both primary employer and WMAS rules

• Primary medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Fellowship in Immediate Medical Care (FIMC RCSEd)
• A Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or equivalent, in Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia, or Intensive Care Medicine
• A substantive consultant appointment within their base specialty
• Experience in prehospital emergency medicine in keeping with current requirements for sub-specialist accreditation from the Intercollegiate Board for Training in Prehospital Emergency Medicine (IBTPHEM)
• Minimum 6 months experience in emergency medicine
• Minimum 6 months experience in anaesthesia
• Wide experience of teaching and training
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit, quality improvement or academic research in the specialty of prehospital emergency medicine
• Completion of postgraduate specialty training programme in Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine
• Substantive consultant appointment in base specialty
• Expertise in resuscitation, critical care and the management of both acute illness and injury in adults and children
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to motivate others and demonstrate leadership
• Ability to perform effectively under stress
• Ability to reflect upon own strengths and weaknesses
• Demonstration of continued commitment to the specialty of prehospital emergency medicine

Flexible working options