Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Consultant in Emergency Medicine to uphold high clinical standards in their Emergency Care Centre. The successful candidate will lead clinical teams in critical care situations, address capacity issues, and collaborate across specialties to ensure optimal patient flow. Expectations include participation in on-call duties and a commitment to lifelong learning and development within the role. A strong background in emergency medicine and demonstrated leadership is essential.

Benefits

Commitment to staff well-being and engagement

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Registered medical practitioner with full GMC registration.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership roles.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Clinically responsible for emergency medicine standards.
• Lead and manage teams effectively in high-pressure scenarios.
• Participate in the on-call rota as necessary.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Risk management

Team collaboration

Emergency medicine expertise

Education

Medical degree and consultant training

Job description

Vacancy

A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Overview

The appointed Consultant will be clinically responsible for:

• Consultant sign off for RCEM designated conditions.
• Provide senior clinical input in to complex / serious cases in ED.
• Risk management and addressing capacity issues in the department by liaising with the management team and follow policies to mobilise other specialty teams.
• Lead role to arrange safe disposition of patients in ED for a longer than desired period of time.
• When faced with an exit block in the department, the Emergency Department consultant will try to mitigate the effects in ED whilst solutions are sought within the hospital to improve flow.
• Follow Roles and Responsibilities delineated by the department to facilitate working in different areas on ED.
• All consultants are expected to participate in the oncall rota.
• The post-holder will be expected to be committed to the concept of lifelong learning and produce and maintain a Personal Development Plan and Job Plan in agreement with the Clinical Director.

Emergency Care Centre

The Emergency Care Centre comprises different areas and a dedicated x-ray facility. These areas are as follows:

• Adult Majors 1 Assessment Area - 16 cubicles
• Adult Majors 2 Assessment Area (for ambulant patients) - 10 cubicles
• Children’s Emergency Centre – 8 cubicles, including HDU bay
• Resuscitation – 5 bays
• Clinical Decisions Area - 6 beds and a seated area
• An Urgent Care Centre at Wigan and Leigh
• Separate areas for ambulance and walk-in triage
• Choose Well – Choose WWL

Values

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL is committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call and Recruitment Notes

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational. The role could require you to work across all areas in the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• To maintain the highest clinical standards in emergency medicine.
• Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
• Demonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical Practice.
• Provides safe and effective care for critically ill patients for all ages with specialist help and guidance.
• To lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patients.
• Evaluates and instigates initial management of safeguarding concerns.

This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025.