Consultant Physician - Acute Medicine | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Chelmsford is seeking a Consultant in Acute Emergency Medicine to join their team. The successful candidate will provide expert care within the Emergency Department and collaborate with other consultants. This full-time position offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for career development, making it ideal for both established consultants and specialist trainees seeking their first role. Located just 30 minutes from London, it offers a vibrant community and excellent transport links.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to appropriate training

Qualifications

• Established Acute Medical Consultant or Specialist Trainee approaching CCT.
• Eligibility for full GMC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant advice and treatment to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Contribute to the Trust’s Acute Medicine services.
• Support multi-disciplinary teamwork.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Experience in Emergency/Acute Medicine

Dynamic and forward-thinking outlook

Education

Fellowship training in Emergency/Acute Medicine

Job description

Overview

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.

In Person AAC Panel Interview 8th December 2025

Role and Duties

It is expected that the post-holder will actively contribute to the Trust’s Acute Medicine services and support true multi-disciplinary working way 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.

Qualifications and Experience

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 the Trust

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.

Environment and Opportunities

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.

Location

Chelmsford offers the combined benefit of a pleasant historic town and a vibrant city, excellent schools and is within about 30 minutes of London by train, with Stansted/Southend airports within 30 minutes by road. With a new Medical School at Anglia Ruskin university at our doorstep.

How to apply

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

Job Description pending Royal College Approval.

This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025