Consultant Physician - Acute Medicine

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant in Acute Emergency Medicine to join their dynamic team. This full-time, permanent position offers the chance to provide expert care in a busy Emergency Department. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality emergency services while collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. Located in a vibrant area with excellent transport links, this role not only promises professional growth but also a supportive environment to thrive in. If you're a forward-thinking individual with a passion for emergency medicine, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to appropriate training

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration or eligibility required.
• Specialist training in Emergency/Acute Medicine essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant advice and treatment in Emergency Department.
• Contribute to Acute Medicine services and support multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Acute Medicine

Clinical supervision

Research interpretation

Education

MBBS or Equivalent

GMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Consultant in Acute Emergency Medicine to join our team at Broomfield on a full-time permanent basis.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide consultant advice and treatment to patients with emergency problems attending the Emergency Department. The post holders will share responsibility for the delivery of emergency medicine services with the other Emergency Medicine Consultants.

Our hospital has an outstanding nursery. We are spoilt for choice with excellent schools, housing and transport links. Central London is a 25-minute train ride, Stansted airport 30 minutes away, and the beach 20 miles away.

Further information on our location can be found via the Visit Essex website.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the post-holder will actively contribute to the Trust's Acute Medicine services and support true multi-disciplinary working in line with the Royal College of Physicians and the Department of Health's strategy for modernising acute care within the NHS. Individual consultants are also trainees' managers and are encouraged to liaise with their managerial and clinical colleagues to resolve operational issues.

You will either be an established Acute Medical Consultant looking for new challenges or a Specialist Trainee approaching CCT who is looking for your first consultant post. You will have full GMC registration or evidence of eligibility for full GMC registration, with appropriate/fellowship training in Emergency/Acute Medicine.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

07 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-MED-BR-8139-A

Job locations

Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

Job description Job responsibilities

Interested applicants are invited in the first instance to contact: Dr Neil Campbell, Clinical Lead for Acute Medicine (email [e-mail]) or Dr James Orpin (Clinical Director for Local Services) telephone [phone] for informal enquiries.

Person Specification

Teaching Experience Essential

• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
• Ability to teach clinical skills

Research/Audit Experience Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

• Recent published clinical research in peer-reviewed journal.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• GMC Registration with entry on Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• NHS Experience

Experience Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk