Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
 The primary duties of the post are to see new patients within the Emergency 
Department, with ready access to supervision from more senior staff. 
Teaching and Audit 
 There is a regular ED training programme facilitating each doctor to acquire the 
knowledge and skills required in emergency medicine. This includes lecture-room 
teaching, clinical supervision, attendance at relevant clinics and courses, and full 
immersion simulation sessions.  Special focus is given towards the passing of the 
Royal College of Emergency Medicine examinations. 
 Involvement in a clinical audit and/or quality improvement project will be expected. 
 Study leave can usually be arranged, provided sufficient notice is given, for 
educational activities relevant to emergency medicine. Relevant study-leave includes 
life-support courses, other emergency medicine courses, and preparation for exams. 
 Funding is available for educational activities such as the courses outlined above. 
Continuing Professional Development 
 There will be regular appraisals and mentoring with an engaged and motivated 
Emergency Medicine Consultant. 
 The post holder will be expected to give time and attention to acquiring the knowledge 
and skills necessary for work in the Emergency Department. 
 If required, support will be provided to obtain the Certificate of Readiness to Enter 
Specialty Training (CREST).  
9. GENERAL INFORMATION 
 You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work 
colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk 
management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with this post. 
 You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s 
College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and 
professional obligations, including complying with statutory and Trust core training. 
 You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information 
relating to patients and staff. 
 You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal 
development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. 
 The post-holder has an important responsibility for, and contribution to make to, infection 
control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this 
role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control 
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and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and 
subsequent refresher training.  These standards must be strictly complied with at all times. 
 All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which will be the Trust's formal route 
for email communication.  You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal 
with such communication promptly. 
 This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not 
intended   to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change 
over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder. 
10. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE 
The postholder will be expected to contribute to and participate in the Care Group’s ongoing 
clinical audit programme and quality improvement programmes, and will carry out all 
necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. The postholder also 
has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of work colleagues, visitors 
and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical 
governance accountabilities associated with this post. 
11. STUDY AND ANNUAL LEAVE 
The postholder will be expected to comply with the Continuing Professional Development 
(CPD) requirements of the relevant Royal College or Faculty and/or provide appropriate 
documentation and reflection in their appraisal documentation.  Study leave may be requested 
in accordance with the Trust’s Policy for CPD. Annual leave may be taken in accordance with 
the Trust’s Guidelines on Leave Arrangements for Medical and Dental Staff. To ensure the 
smooth running of the service the postholder will ensure that, in conjunction with colleagues, 
adequate arrangements are made to cover planned absences and the expected approvals 
would go through e-leave planning (SARD, Health Roster) or another agreed system. Leave 
must be booked with appropriate time lines to allow effective service continuity. 
Leave must be booked with appropriate time lines to allow effective service continuity. 
12. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
The post is covered by the current Terms and Conditions of Service of NHS Medical and 
Dental Staff (England) and Trust Policies and Procedures where relevant.  
There is a commitment to undertake routine job planned work on Saturdays or Sundays with 
appropriate job planning and commensurate time without commitment to the Trust. 
Appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory medical assessment, which may include an 
examination. 
13. SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES 
The Trust takes the issues of safeguarding children, adults and addressing domestic abuse 
very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties 
by; 
 Attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults. 
 Familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns. 
 Reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately. 
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14. INFECTION CONTROL STATEMENT 
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and 
must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in 
clinical areas. 
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control 
and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. 
These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in 
local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent 
refresher training.  These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.