ED Trust Grade Registrar

The successful candidate would be a doctor with significant previous experience in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, gained either in the NHS or abroad. They would be competent in performing common emergency procedures, such as DC cardioversion, chest decompression and tube thoracostomy, reduction of dislocated joints and fractures, wound suturing etc, as well as managing medical emergencies - cardiac arrest, tachy- or bradyarrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, seizures, DKA, shock, sepsis, respiratory failure etc. This post requires excellent communication and leadership skills when dealing with distressed patients and/or relatives, interdisciplinary referrals, presenting cases at board rounds. The successful applicant is expected to have experience to lead the Emergency Department, especially at night, be able to supervise and guide junior colleagues, and thrive in a busy environment requiring focus and multitasking.