Consultant in Emergency Medicine

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading medical team as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at NHS in Wakefield. You will provide high-quality patient care, lead clinical teams, and engage in the development of best practices in a diverse and supportive environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a licence to practise is essential.
• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine.
• Dual accreditation in ITU/PHEM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Ensure rapid assessment and treatment for patients.
• Participate in the development of Emergency Medicine services.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Analytical Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Medical Degree from recognised medical school

FRCEM

CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent

Tools

ATLS/ALS and APLS provider status

Royal College of Emergency Medicine Level 1 Ultrasound competency

Job description

Job summary

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.

Successful applicants will work as part of a group of over 30 ED Consultants on a 24-week whole time equivalent rota to provide senior medical staff on site presence 08:00-00:00 with weekend working one in eight weekends.

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.

Were proud that our workforce - our greatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support to thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees. Mid-Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation. We have modern, state-of-the-art facilities and provide first class learning and development opportunities. We have recently achieved Teaching Trust status.

Main duties of the job

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.

Supporting Professional Activities with 1.5 SPA included in the core 10PA timetable (prorated). Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service, such as teaching, educational supervision or departmental leadership roles.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Details Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-ACD009MED

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

Supporting Professional Activities with 1.5 SPA included in the core 10PA timetable (prorated). Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service, such as teaching, educational supervision or departmental leadership roles.

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

Supporting Professional Activities with 1.5 SPA included in the core 10PA timetable (prorated). Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service, such as teaching, educational supervision or departmental leadership roles.

Person Specification GMC Registration Essential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine or recognised within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)

Management Skills Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• FRCEM
• Awarded a CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent or within 6 months of entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• Provider status in ATLS/ALS and APLS (or EPLS)
• Royal College of Emergency Medicine Level 1 Ultrasound competency

Desirable

• Instructor status in any ATLS/ALS /APLS (or EPLS)
• Dual accreditation in ITU/PHEM

Experience Desirable

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.

Person Specification GMC Registration Essential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine or recognised within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)

Management Skills Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• FRCEM
• Awarded a CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent or within 6 months of entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• Provider status in ATLS/ALS and APLS (or EPLS)
• Royal College of Emergency Medicine Level 1 Ultrasound competency

Desirable

• Instructor status in any ATLS/ALS /APLS (or EPLS)
• Dual accreditation in ITU/PHEM

Experience Desirable

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)