Consultant in Emergency Medicine - DMH

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant in Emergency Medicine based at Darlington Memorial Hospital. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and working within an established consultant team. Applicants should possess strong clinical skills, experience in Emergency Medicine, and a commitment to education, as they will lead teams in providing comprehensive clinical services. A salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum is available for this position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Support for applicant's special interests

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC and holding a Licence to Practice.
• Demonstrable experience in Emergency Medicine specialties.
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion and manage acute medical admissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Medicine services at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
• Lead teams in the resuscitation of critically ill patients.
• Participate in clinical governance and teaching activities.

Skills

Good clinical skills

Experience in Emergency Medicine

Teaching experience at postgraduate and undergraduate levels

Ability to use IT to enhance patient care

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

FRCEM or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Consultant in Emergency Medicine - DMH

The closing date is 13 January 2026

The Urgent and Emergency Care team, DMH comprises of ED, SDEC and AMU. There have been significant changes to the Front of House with the addition of Same Day Emergency Care and the agreed expansion of the medical workforce which makes us a attractive place to work for anyone who wishes to experience true teamwork between clinicians, managers and patients.

We believe this is an opportunity to join a dynamic & established consultant team who lead from the frontline, supported by an experienced middle grade tier and skilled nursing team, providing outstanding 24 hour care.

We are now seeking applications from Consultants in Emergency Medicine to be based at DMH. This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants who can demonstrate a track record of commitment to education.

We encourage applicants to make contact with us to explore the role. We welcome discussion about your development and any opportunities we can create within the remit of the post. We welcome applicants with a special interest and will support this wherever possible, in line with our aim to become Employer of Choice. There will also be consideration for Temporary Additional PAs (TAPAs).

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the advertised post will be as follows:

To provide Emergency Medicine services in Darlington Memorial Hospital. The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive clinical service together with consultant colleagues. The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge. The Consultant will be responsible in conjunction with colleagues for planning future developments of these services.

• Supervision of and assistance to junior and middle grade medical staff and Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
• To act as Team Leader in the resuscitation of seriously traumatised patients and those with critical illness.
• To conduct review clinics.
• To provide a Consultant presence daily (job plans currently under review).
• Give advice over the telephone or attend the department as required, when on call on a 1 in 8 basis.
• Participate in the senior doctor rota performing clinical duties and acting as medical co‑ordinator.
• Assist in the smooth integration of the Emergency Department and acute services.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce all certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre‑employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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For the most up‑to‑date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years as an HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Job responsibilities

In addition to the main duties listed above, if the appointee has trained in Paediatric Emergency Medicine they would be involved in the future development of a front of house Paediatric service.

The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive clinical service to consultant colleagues in clinical disciplines in the Hospital and to General Practitioners. Involvement in strategic service planning will be expected, as well as exchange of information needed to ensure effective service delivery.

For management purposes and use of resources the post holders will be accountable to the Care Group Clinical Director and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

The appointee will participate in the Emergency Medicine on‑call rota as part of a team of consultants.

The appointee will be expected to provide cover when colleagues are on annual and study/professional leave.

Research activities which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available following successful application to the local research and development committee.

Administrative duties: the post holder will have continuing responsibility at all times for the care of patients in their charge and for contributing in the smooth running of the service. The post holders will also be expected to share the administrative duties with the other consultants including attendance at Care Group and Departmental meetings, etc.

The post holder will be responsible for professional supervision and management of junior staff to ensure standards of care are maintained. Development of individuals and of teams is part of the consultant role.

The appointee will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.

CPD - the post holder is responsible for ensuring that they meet the College requirements for CPD.

It is expected that the appointees will actively and regularly participate in Clinical Audit. Evaluation of the department's performance against agreed measures will take place.

The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.

If the post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against the Trust they will be expected to provide, free of charge, an opinion and statement of facts on the case.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

To share with colleagues, responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the Emergency Department.

Teaching and training of intermediate and junior medical staff, nursing staff, medical students and paramedic staff.

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.

To have responsibility for, and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

The new appointee will be expected to join the consultant body in leading by example, managing the sickest patients, engaging with the juniors to ensure safe and timely management and working with the nursing staff to ensure adequate patient flow.

The appointees will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's clinical governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, clinical guidelines/pathways, and professional development, appraisal and risk management.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Good clinical skills including management of acute medical admissions
• Demonstrates ability to care for patients admitted with head injury not needing neurosurgical intervention
• To be able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems within the service
• Good clinical skills
• Experience and understanding of audit and conducting clinical audit
• Demonstrates awareness of developing situations in the clinical environment
• Demonstrates ability to solve problems & make timely decisions, even when under pressure
• Able to use IT to enhance patient care
• Successful completion of Medical ALS, MIMMS
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical to support decision making
• Demonstrable experience in one or more subspecialty areas of Emergency Medicine
• Experienced in use of CPAP or non‑invasive ventilation

Experience

• Experience in Emergency Medicine
• Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential
• Experience of supervising, training and teaching trainees
• Able to provide evidence of career planning through appraisal process
• Clear evidence of professional development at all stages of career
• Evidence of being up to date with professional development
• Published research or audit
• Instructor on Generic Instructor Course or ATLS instructor course
• Experienced instructor using simulation based training
• Instructor on life support course
• RITA C/ARCP outcome 1 at annual appraisals during specialty training or equivalent
• Experience working in primary care environment
• Experience of providing care in the pre‑hospital environment
• Experience or critical care or acute medicine at a registrar/specialist trainee level

Special Requirements

• Management Experience
• Awareness of managerial role of a consultant in the NHS
• Able to demonstrate evidence of NHS management skills i.e. ability to organize and prioritise own work.
• Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee/non‑consultant
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively on strategic or long‑term issues with colleagues within the NHS and with staff from other agencies
• Demonstrates ability to lead team and to operate as effective team member
• Demonstrates successful discharge of managerial responsibilities (if previous consultant experience)
• Demonstrates skills in planning, management and organisation
• Teaching Experience
• Demonstrable skills in teaching at postgraduate and undergraduate levels
• Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• An interest in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff
• Demonstrates successful discharge of managerial responsibilities (if registrar)
• Demonstrates understanding of relevant legislation relating to employment and of good practice in this area
• Has received training in teamwork and leadership
• Has received formal management training
• Demonstrates the ability to inspire and motivate others to deliver care effectively and efficiently

Qualifications

• MB ChB or equivalent
• FRCEM or equivalent
• PMETB Approval
• Successful completion of at least two of ALS/ATLS, A/EPLS
• Postgraduate qualification, Paediatrics (especially Paediatric Emergency Medicine), Geriatric Medicine or General Practice
• Certificate of medical education or equivalent
• Successful completion of instructor course

Statutory Registration

• Full and specialist registration with GMC (and Licence to Practice).
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview.

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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year YC72 Pay Scale per annum pro rata