Job Summary
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and high‑calibre Locum Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join one of the largest and busiest EDs in the UK. The ED provides care to a diverse and high‑acuity patient population and operates as part of a major tertiary centre, including Major Trauma Centre responsibilities. Effective management of clinical risk, patient flow and operational pressure is a key priority, and the post holder will play a central role in providing visible senior clinical leadership on the shop floor, supporting safe, timely and high‑quality patient care. The successful applicant will work as part of a well‑established and supportive team, contributing to consultant‑delivered care, supervision of trainees and advanced practitioners, and the ongoing development of Emergency Medicine services. The department is supported by a broad multidisciplinary workforce and comprises resuscitation facilities, rapid assessment and triage areas, majors and minors areas, and is preparing for the introduction of a new UTC, incorporating ambulatory care, minor illness and injury pathways, and GP service.
This post is offered as a fixed‑term Locum appointment for an initial period of 12 months, on a 10PA job plan, with a weekend working commitment of 1:4. We welcome applicants with a special interest in paediatrics. Applicants must hold full GMC registration, be on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine or be within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
- Oversee all team activity during clinical sessions and provide support to other team members as needed.
- Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
- Provide appropriate supervision to doctors in training, locally employed doctors and other clinical practitioners.
- Perform administrative duties related to patient care.
- Contribute to undergraduate, post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity, including allied health professionals as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate regularly in departmental meetings.
- Research, audit and QI projects are encouraged and supported.
- Commit to appropriate evening and weekend on‑call duties.
- Examine and treat patients in the ED.
- Support the clinical decision‑making of all medical and nursing clinicians within the department.
- Provide on‑call support out of hours as agreed in the job plan.
- Attend the department out of hours as per the agreed job plan.
- Remain contactable and available when on call.
- Provide consultant leadership for trauma calls and the management of critically ill/injured patients in QEHB role as a Major Trauma Centre.
- Participate in the Trust Major Incident and Mass Casualty arrangements, including attendance during declared incidents and participation in training/simulation exercises.
Qualifications – Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- FRCEM or equivalent.
- Entry on the GMC specialist register for Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of CCT.
- Full GMC registration.
- Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- Certificate of Sponsorship if required.
- Current UK professional registration.
Benefits
- Salary: £113,565.00 – £150,569.00 yearly.
- Contract: Fixed Term (12 months).
- Working pattern: Full‑time.
Location
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Reference Number
304-KSA-1100963
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