Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Overview

As an Emergency Medicine Consultant, you provide senior clinical input in complex ED cases, sign off RCEM-designated conditions, and lead patient disposition planning to optimise flow. You collaborate with management to address capacity and risk, and act as a clinical lead during exit blocks while pursuing hospital-wide solutions. You participate in on-call duties and commit to ongoing professional development and personal/job planning with the Clinical Director. This role supports cross-area work within the Trust’s Emergency Care Centre and Resuscitation services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest clinical standards in emergency medicine
• Lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patients
• Provide safe/effective care for critically ill patients across all ages with specialist guidance
• Address safeguarding concerns through initial management and escalation
• Lead on-call responsibilities and support cross-site collaboration
• Contribute to capacity management and patient flow initiatives during exit blocks
• Adhere to annual appraisal, job planning, and performance reviews
• Engage in personal development planning and continuous professional development

Key requirements

• Full GMC registration
• Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
• Training & experience equivalent to UK CCT or in interview stage
• ATLS/ETC, APLS, ALS Provider; Ultrasound trained
• Broad UK Emergency Medicine experience including paediatric EM
• Experience in teaching (postgraduate and undergraduate) and clinical audit/research
• Ability to work under pressure and lead a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and mentorship abilities

• Leadership in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage conflicting and unpredictable demands
• Ultrasound training
• Basic information technology competence
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and research methods

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