Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine interest in Day Emergency Care

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Emergency Medicine to enhance their Same Day Emergency Care Service. This role, based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, involves providing high-quality evidence-based care, mentoring staff, and participating in clinical audits. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team focused on improving patient outcomes in a diverse urban setting. If you are passionate about emergency medicine and committed to professional development, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
• Full registration with the GMC is essential.
• Experience in clinical training equivalent to UK CCT required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum care of all patients attending the Emergency Department.
• Participate in the professional supervision and teaching of staff.
• Conduct clinical audits and participate in governance processes.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Clinical Audit

Medical Education

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)

Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine

Full and Specialist registration with GMC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Patient Information Systems

Job description

Job summary

Following developments in our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Service, the Trust are now keen to expand their consultant numbers to provide modern, high-quality care. The successful candidate would be encouraged to continue development in their area of expertise of Emergency Medicine as well as SDEC.

The successful applicant's principal place of work will be Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. Other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate, e.g. for supporting professional activities and some direct clinical care such as audit notes. The successful applicant will generally be expected to undertake your Programmed Activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. Exceptions will include travelling between work sites (if required) and attending official meetings away from the workplace. The successful applicant may be required to work at any site within your employing organisation.

As a Trust serving a diverse urban population with hugely varied medical needs, the Trust would be especially keen to hear from any candidate who enjoys delivering high quality evidence-based emergency care. One of Trust's top priorities is establishing a sustainable emergency care system to the ED attendances that the Trust sees.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

Working with consultant colleagues, managers, and senior nurses;

• Ensure optimum care of all patients attending ED and SDEC encompassing all areas
• Supporting the Clinical Director of ED in the delivery of timely and high-quality care in-line with Trust and National priorities
• Conduct rounds as necessary of patients managed in the ED footprint, including the Clinical Decisions Unit.
• Actively participate in the championing and drive of the generic SDEC service, including service development and delivery.

Medical Education and teaching

The successful candidate will participate in the professional supervision/support/mentorship/organisation and delivery of formal teaching programs for all staff, including;

• Resident doctors, Deanery doctors, and Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ACPs)
• Medical students
• Undertake appropriate mentoring, appraisal and education/clinical supervision of medical staff

Clinical Audit and Governance

• Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of the service in accordance with departmental and Trust policy
• Comply with the Trust Clinical governance processes as stipulated by the directorate
• Be accountable throughout for maintaining accurate and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• Participate in CPD at local, regional and national level. The consultant will be a Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and is expected to fulfil the colleges CPD requirements.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development

Widening access (anchor institution) and employability

Improving the experience of staff with disability

Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development

Making equalities mainstream

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-AA6748

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE184QH

Job description Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

In conjunction with consultant colleagues, managers, and senior nurses:

Ensure optimum care of all patients attending the Emergency Department including reception, triage, resuscitation, diagnosis, initial treatment and disposal of all emergencies. When on the shop floor the post holder will be expected to be actively involved ensuring that high quality clinical care is delivered and that relevant NHS standards are achieved.

Set standards and develop systems and guidelines for the clinical and operational management of patients.

Supporting the Clinical Director and the Clinical Lead of Emergency Department in the delivery of timely, high-quality care in accordance with the Trust and national priorities, particularly the 4-hour standard for patients in the Emergency Department and the Emergency Clinical Quality Indicators.

Develop and implement rolling training and audit programmes to support the induction and development of staff, high standards and effective clinical care.

Conduct the ward rounds of patients managed by the emergency department on the Observation Ward/Clinical Decision Unit.

Actively participate amongst other Consultants to champion and drive the generic SDEC service development and delivery.

Assist with the development of Major Incident plans and related work.

Strive toward achieving performance standards.

Medical Education & Teaching:

The Consultant will participate in the professional supervision, support, mentorship, organisation and delivery of formal teaching programs for all staff including:

Resident doctors, Specialist/Specialty Registrars, Senior Clinical Fellows, and F2s/SHOs/ST1-2s.

Nursing staff specifically the Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Advance Care Practitioners (ACPs), and RSCNs working with children in the department.

Medical students.

Ambulance Personnel.

Physician Associate students.

Undertake appropriate mentoring, appraisal and Educational / Clinical

Supervision of junior medical staff.

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance:

Supervise / Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of Emergency Medicine Services in accordance with Departmental and Trust policy as well as Quality Improvement Projects(QIPs)

Comply with the Trusts Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Directorate and Medical Directors from time to time

The post holder will work with other consultant colleagues and as per directed by the CD or DMD for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.

Continuing Professional Development:

Participate in continuing professional development at local, regional and national level. The Consultant will be a Fellow of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (or equivalent) and is expected to fulfil the Colleges CPD requirements.

The Consultant will contribute to clinical audit within the department and also to implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.

Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy and in line with the GMC revalidation requirement.

The Consultant will ensure that he/she remains abreast of all developments in the field of Emergency Medicine and the delivery of Emergency Services.

Policy, Planning and Management:

Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care

Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.

Comply with all Trust policies

Assist in ensuring that the Trust Clinical Governance Strategy is implemented.

Involvement in the recruitment and appointment of junior medical staff in consultation with consultant colleagues, Human Resources and managers.

Assist in the organisation of efficient staff duty rotas.

Contribute to good communications between the department and the other relevant staff/departments within the Trust, outside agencies including Social Services, PCTs, General Practitioners, other Emergency Departments in neighbouring Trusts and Ambulance Services.

Job description Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

In conjunction with consultant colleagues, managers, and senior nurses:

Ensure optimum care of all patients attending the Emergency Department including reception, triage, resuscitation, diagnosis, initial treatment and disposal of all emergencies. When on the shop floor the post holder will be expected to be actively involved ensuring that high quality clinical care is delivered and that relevant NHS standards are achieved.

Set standards and develop systems and guidelines for the clinical and operational management of patients.

Supporting the Clinical Director and the Clinical Lead of Emergency Department in the delivery of timely, high-quality care in accordance with the Trust and national priorities, particularly the 4-hour standard for patients in the Emergency Department and the Emergency Clinical Quality Indicators.

Develop and implement rolling training and audit programmes to support the induction and development of staff, high standards and effective clinical care.

Conduct the ward rounds of patients managed by the emergency department on the Observation Ward/Clinical Decision Unit.

Actively participate amongst other Consultants to champion and drive the generic SDEC service development and delivery.

Assist with the development of Major Incident plans and related work.

Strive toward achieving performance standards.

Medical Education & Teaching:

The Consultant will participate in the professional supervision, support, mentorship, organisation and delivery of formal teaching programs for all staff including:

Resident doctors, Specialist/Specialty Registrars, Senior Clinical Fellows, and F2s/SHOs/ST1-2s.

Nursing staff specifically the Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Advance Care Practitioners (ACPs), and RSCNs working with children in the department.

Medical students.

Ambulance Personnel.

Physician Associate students.

Undertake appropriate mentoring, appraisal and Educational / Clinical

Supervision of junior medical staff.

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance:

Supervise / Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of Emergency Medicine Services in accordance with Departmental and Trust policy as well as Quality Improvement Projects(QIPs)

Comply with the Trusts Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Directorate and Medical Directors from time to time

The post holder will work with other consultant colleagues and as per directed by the CD or DMD for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.

Continuing Professional Development:

Participate in continuing professional development at local, regional and national level. The Consultant will be a Fellow of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (or equivalent) and is expected to fulfil the Colleges CPD requirements.

The Consultant will contribute to clinical audit within the department and also to implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.

Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy and in line with the GMC revalidation requirement.

The Consultant will ensure that he/she remains abreast of all developments in the field of Emergency Medicine and the delivery of Emergency Services.

Policy, Planning and Management:

Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care

Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.

Comply with all Trust policies

Assist in ensuring that the Trust Clinical Governance Strategy is implemented.

Involvement in the recruitment and appointment of junior medical staff in consultation with consultant colleagues, Human Resources and managers.

Assist in the organisation of efficient staff duty rotas.

Contribute to good communications between the department and the other relevant staff/departments within the Trust, outside agencies including Social Services, PCTs, General Practitioners, other Emergency Departments in neighbouring Trusts and Ambulance Services.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
• Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent
• FRCEM or equivalent
• ATLS or equivalent
• ALS or equivalent
• EPLS / APLS or equivalent
• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) application in a non-CCT specialty awaiting approval

Desirable

• Instructor status in ATLS or ALS or APLS course/s

IT skills Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint
• Ability to use patient information systems

Other Attributes Essential

• Effective communicator - verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management
• Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships

Desirable

• Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff

Clinical Experience Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that of gaining UK CCT
• Ability to offer expert clinical advice on emergency patients

Desirable

• Able to plan and develop new initiatives

Clinical Audit Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
• Ability to supervise audit projects

Desirable

• Publication of audit results
• Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as Serious Incident reviews and patient safety systems

Teaching Experience Essential

• Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching
• Skill and ability in formal and informal
• Educational supervision accreditation

Desirable

• An understanding of current issues in medical education and training
• Previous experience in trainee Supervision
• Higher teaching qualification
• Presentations at National or International meetings
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Management and Adminstration Experience Essential

• Managerial capability along with good leadership qualities/skills
• Ability to organize efficient and smooth running of ED
• Excellent interpersonal skills, Influencing and negotiation skills
• Good administrative skills
• Dedication to clinical service provision

Desirable

• Regional or national management course and/or qualification
• Familiar with current structure of NHS and conversant with ongoing initiatives and modernisation programme

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
• Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent
• FRCEM or equivalent
• ATLS or equivalent
• ALS or equivalent
• EPLS / APLS or equivalent
• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) application in a non-CCT specialty awaiting approval

Desirable

• Instructor status in ATLS or ALS or APLS course/s

IT skills Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint
• Ability to use patient information systems

Other Attributes Essential

• Effective communicator - verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management
• Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships

Desirable

• Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff

Clinical Experience Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that of gaining UK CCT
• Ability to offer expert clinical advice on emergency patients

Desirable

• Able to plan and develop new initiatives

Clinical Audit Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
• Ability to supervise audit projects

Desirable

• Publication of audit results
• Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as Serious Incident reviews and patient safety systems

Teaching Experience Essential

• Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching
• Skill and ability in formal and informal
• Educational supervision accreditation

Desirable

• An understanding of current issues in medical education and training
• Previous experience in trainee Supervision
• Higher teaching qualification
• Presentations at National or International meetings
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Management and Adminstration Experience Essential

• Managerial capability along with good leadership qualities/skills
• Ability to organize efficient and smooth running of ED
• Excellent interpersonal skills, Influencing and negotiation skills
• Good administrative skills
• Dedication to clinical service provision

Desirable

• Regional or national management course and/or qualification
• Familiar with current structure of NHS and conversant with ongoing initiatives and modernisation programme

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE184QH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE184QH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)