Consultant in Emergency Medicine

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wigan is seeking a Consultant to maintain high clinical standards in emergency medicine. Responsibilities include leading resuscitation teams, ensuring effective care for critically ill patients, and participating in an on-call rota. Ideal candidates will have full GMC registration and fellowship from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. A permanent, full-time role offering a salary of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must have entry onto the Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of CCT date at interview.
• ATLS/ETC, APLS, ALS provider.
• Ultrasound trained.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in emergency medicine.
• Lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patients.
• Provide safe, effective care for critically ill patients of all ages.

Skills

Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Good written and verbal communication skills

Polite, professional manner

Ability to manage conflicting and unpredictable demands

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine

Training and experience equivalent to UK CCT

Job description

Job Summary

The appointed Consultant will be clinically responsible for:

• Consultant sign off for RCEM designated conditions.
• Provide senior clinical input into complex or serious cases in the ED.
• Risk management and addressing capacity issues by liaising with the management team and following policies to mobilise other specialty teams.
• Lead the arrangement of safe disposition of patients in the ED for periods longer than desired.
• Mitigate exit block effects in the department while solutions are sought within the hospital to improve flow.
• Follow roles and responsibilities delineated by the department to facilitate working in different areas of the ED.

All consultants are expected to participate in the on‑call rota and to be committed to lifelong learning, producing and maintaining a Personal Development Plan and Job Plan in agreement with the Clinical Director.

Main Duties

The Emergency Care Centre comprises different areas and a dedicated X‑ray facility:

• 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
• Urgent Care Centre at Wigan and Leigh
• Separate areas for ambulance and walk‑in triage

About Us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) provides acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL we value our staff and believe that "happy staff makes for happy patients". We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and live our values: "the WWL Way".

On‑Call

Senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on‑call rota if the role is predominantly operational.

Details

Date posted: 15 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 302‑25‑7088381MHR‑M‑B

Job location: Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in emergency medicine.
• Adhere to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and performance reviews.
• Demonstrate the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical Practice.
• Provide safe, effective care for critically ill patients of all ages with specialist help and guidance.
• Lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patients.
• Evaluate and initiate management of safeguarding concerns.

Qualifications – Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
• Training and experience equivalent to UK CCT.
• Entry onto the Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of CCT date at interview.
• ATLS/ETC, APLS, ALS provider.
• Ultrasound trained.

Qualifications – Desirable

• ATLS/ETC, APLS, ALS instructor.
• Advanced Airway Management trained.
• Experience managing an Emergency Department in the last 3 years.
• Experience as a Clinical Team Leader.
• Formal training in management.
• Published research in a peer‑reviewed journal.

Experience and Achievements – Essential

• Broad experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK, including Paediatric EM.
• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching.
• Evidence of undertaken audit work that has brought about change.
• Evidence of undertaken original research.
• Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by RCEM curriculum for a Consultant and its implied responsibilities for clinical management tasks.
• Experience using evidence base to support decision making.
• Experience in conducting clinical audit.
• Experience demonstrating clinical procedures/techniques to other healthcare professionals.
• Experience in supervising, appraising, coaching and mentoring trainees and other doctors.
• Competence to work under pressure and manage conflicting, unpredictable demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines.
• Competent in basic information technology.

Skills – Essential

• Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Polite, professional manner.
• Ability to manage conflicting and unpredictable demands.

Knowledge – Essential

• Ability to design and deliver talks/lectures/workshops effectively.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and development.
• Understanding of research methodology and its use in clinical practice.
• Understanding of the Clinical Governance process.
• Understanding of NHS resources and resource management.

Additional Essential

• Speak English to an appropriate standard, with confidence, accuracy and correct sentence structure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous 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 hold current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN

Website: http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/