Consultant in Emergency Medicine

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Preston is seeking a Consultant in Emergency Medicine to support the Clinical Director in all managerial and administrative functions. The role requires a commitment to high professional standards and leadership within the clinical team. Ideal candidates will possess full GMC registration, relevant postgraduate qualifications, and certifications in advanced life support. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for education and research

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Possesses up-to-date ALS, APLS, and ATLS or ETC certification.
• Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Adopt an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Emergency Service.
• Provide director input to patients and lead the coordination of care.
• Participate in the Consultant on-call rota with additional cover as needed.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Postgraduate Education Commitment

ALS Certification

APLS Certification

ATLS Certification

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

MBBS or equivalent

CCT or CESR in EM

MCEM or other equivalent Royal College Postgraduate Examination

Job description

Overview

Job summary. The post will form part of the Clinical Directorate of Emergency Medicine. The post holder will be expected to support the Clinical Director across the whole range of their managerial and administrative functions. All consultants are eligible for consideration of appointment by the Chief Executive to the office of Clinical Director. The current Clinical Director of the Emergency Department in Preston and Chorley is Dr Nicola Fallon.

Main duties

• Adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Emergency Service for the Directorate.
• Provide director input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the coordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
• Participate in the Consultant on-call rota at the Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospitals with additional cover during colleague\'s absence.
• Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full time, and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.
• Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
• Develop close links with General Practitioners operating in the area.
• Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.
• Clinical duties will include all those duties normally expected of a Consultant in a similar sized Emergency Department in the United Kingdom.

About us

The two Emergency Departments act as a single Emergency Service based on the two sites. The Royal Preston site is designated as the Major Trauma Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria with team ED leading the multi-disciplinary trauma team. Successful applicants will join an extensive team of doctors and nursing staff providing comprehensive clinical support to the departments. The ED consultant rota is annualised allowing flexibility and options for home-life balance. There are opportunities to be involved with education, research and audit. The consultant body is encouraged to take the lead at Directorate level. Both hospital sites have a nursery.

Details

• Date posted: 23 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 438-CA789
• Job locations: Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, PR2 9HT

Job description and responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• CCT or CESR (or entry within 6 months) in EM
• MCEM or other equivalent Royal College Postgraduate Examination

Experience and Skills

• Possesses up-to-date ALS, APLS, and ATLS or ETC certification
• Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development.

Desirable

• FICE Accreditation or Similar
• ALS or Equivalent Instructor status

Management

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development

• Desirable: Leadership Roles within NHS

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT