An NHS Trust in the South East, UK, is seeking a Consultant in Emergency Medicine to provide expert care for acutely ill and injured patients in a fast-paced emergency department (ED). The role involves leading trauma resuscitation, overseeing emergency admissions, mentoring junior doctors, and contributing to service innovation and clinical governance.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a high-acuity ED, focusing on rapid assessment, critical interventions, and multidisciplinary teamwork, while benefiting from career development and leadership prospects.
Job Details: Consultant – Emergency Medicine
The consultant will lead the emergency team, oversee acute presentations, collaborate with pre-hospital and ICU teams, and drive quality improvement initiatives.
- Location: South East, United Kingdom
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum (2024/25)
- Contract Type: Substantive / Fixed-Term
Eligibility Criteria:
- Consultant Grade Experience: Minimum 6–7 years post-internship/foundation training
- Specialty Experience: Minimum 5+ years in Emergency Medicine
- Qualifications: Relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCP, FRCS, MRCPsych, FRCR, etc.)
- Registration: Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Special Interests: Major trauma, ultrasound in ED, resuscitation, toxicology, or pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) desirable
- Language Requirement: IELTS (minimum 7.5 overall, 7.0 in each section) or OET (Grade B)
Why Join?
- Work in a high-acuity NHS emergency department
- Competitive salary & NHS benefits
- Opportunities for trauma care, research & clinical teaching
- Career progression & leadership roles in emergency medicine
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with ICU, acute medicine & pre-hospital teams