Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Wakefield is seeking an Emergency Consultant to provide high-quality care in a dynamic team environment. Successful candidates will support the delivery of emergency services and participate in clinical leadership activities. This full-time role includes responsibilities at both Wakefield and Dewsbury sites, fostering a collaborative culture focused on patient care and professional development.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care in emergency settings.
• Ability to ensure rapid assessment and treatment of patients.
• Capability to supervise other clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Ensure that all patients receive rapid assessments.
• Participate in the development of the Trust's Emergency Medicine service.

Skills

Clinical leadership

High quality patient care

Emergency care management

Education

Completion of medical training

Specialist qualification in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Do you want to be part of a team where your voice really matters, and everyone is equal? Whether you are seeking your first post after completing training or you are an established consultant seeking a new challenge, we have your perfect role. We are a diverse group of Emergency Consultants with many special interests and new colleagues are actively supported to develop or expand their area of specialist interest through personalised, flexible job plans. These posts form part of the expansion of our consultant workforce, with the aim of moving towards overnight cover. Successful applicants will join a team of over 30 ED Consultants, working a 24-week whole time equivalent rota to provide senior medical staff presence on site from 08:00 to 00:00, including weekend working on a one-in-eight basis. The team works equally across 2 sites, with Pinderfields Hospital being our Major Emergency Department and designated Major Trauma Unit. Both Dewsbury and Pinderfields have 24/7 separate dedicated childrens EDs.

Main duties of the job

This post is offered on a full time, 10 PA basis. Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on both sites. The main duties of the post will include:

• Providing high quality care to patients attending the Emergency Department.
• Ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making supporting the sustained delivery of the Emergency Care Standard.
• Providing clinical leadership and supervision to other clinicians working within the Emergency Dept.
• Participating in the development of the Trusts Emergency Medicine service including QIPS, protocols and guidelines.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with clinicians both internally and externally.
• Providing and delivering educational opportunities at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• New consultant positions typically will take part in on‑call duties which are currently shared within the team on a 24‑week rolling rota with 3:24 weekend working, category A basis.
• Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space, secretarial support, and networked computer facilities, are provided.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer‑friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.