Fixed Term Consultant Emergency Medicine

Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS organization as a Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Lincoln County Hospital. The position offers a fulfilling opportunity to deliver exceptional care, mentor junior staff, and participate in a 1:15 on-call rota, making a significant difference to patients in Lincolnshire.

Benefits

NHS Pension

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Learning & Development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Must have MRCEM, FRCEM, or equivalent qualifications.
• Leadership or teaching qualifications preferred.
• Full GMC registration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency care and supervise junior staff.
• Engage in clinical governance activities and develop treatment protocols.
• Participate in training and assessment of trainees.

Skills

Relevant clinical knowledge

Teaching experience

Audit and research involvement

Education

MRCEM, FRCEM or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Leadership or teaching qualification

Job description

Employer: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Lincoln County Hospital
Town: Lincoln
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 08/07/2025 23:59

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH.

We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Our values guide everything we do. They are:

• Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
• Safety – Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
• Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
• Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
• Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.

If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team.

We’ve built working environments where staff feel valued, cared for, and part of a team. This is a challenging yet rewarding job at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire, making a positive difference to our patients.

Our Trust is in Lincolnshire, serving over 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services, with an annual income of £710 million (22/23), employing nearly 8,600 staff.

Our Board's new vision is “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered”, aiming for our Trust to be among the best.

We have a five-year Integrated Improvement Plan to achieve our strategic goals, focusing on patient care, services, staff, and partnerships. Our recent CQC report upgraded our ratings to ‘Good’ for being effective and well-led, with caring remaining as ‘Good’.

We support our staff in balancing work and home life, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and appreciated.

What is in it for you?

• Flexible working: We consider requests for flexible and/or part-time work based on role needs and individual circumstances. Flexibility options include part-time hours, remote work, compressed hours, staggered hours, set shift patterns, etc.

Benefits include:

• NHS Pension: A generous, inflation-protected pension scheme.
• Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days, rising to 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays. Medical staff have 32 days full-time entitlement.
• Bank working: Opportunity to work extra hours at enhanced rates, paid weekly.

Additional benefits:

• Family & Childcare facilities, including on-site nurseries and parental leave options.
• Health & Wellbeing services such as counselling and physiotherapy.
• Learning & Development opportunities, including leadership and medical education.
• Financial benefits like Cycle2Work, car schemes, free parking, and staff discounts.
• Recognition programs and staff awards.

Enjoy a high quality of life in Lincolnshire, a friendly and affordable county with diverse opportunities. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to learn more.

Job overview

There is no better time to join ULTH, recently awarded Teaching Hospital Status.

We have one full-time fixed-term Consultant post in the Emergency Department at Lincoln County Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality emergency care, working in a 1:15 on-call rota with a 1:5 weekend frequency. The job plan includes 85% Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 15% Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

Main duties

The appointee will provide clinical, supervisory, educational, and training support in Emergency Medicine, working in a 1:2 rota with an 8% on-call supplement. Part-time applicants will be considered, with adjustments discussed on a personal basis.

Working for ULTH

Our hospital in Lincoln serves over 700,000 people, with an income of £643 million (20/21), employing nearly 8,500 staff. Our vision is “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered”. Our recent CQC rating is ‘Good’ for effectiveness, well-led, and caring. We are committed to supporting our staff’s work-life balance and professional growth.

Responsibilities

In addition, the appointee will:

• Collaborate to maintain emergency medicine standards.
• Supervise and train junior staff.
• Develop treatment protocols.
• Lead and appraise junior medical staff.
• Participate in training and assessment of trainees.
• Engage in clinical governance activities.
• Develop special interests and clinical services as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCEM, FRCEM, or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Leadership or teaching qualification
• Distinctions, scholarships, publications

Clinical Experience

• Participation in audit, complaints management, morbidity & mortality meetings, structured reviews
• Interest in or outside Emergency Medicine

Skills

• Experience in teaching and junior doctor training
• Relevant clinical knowledge
• Proven audit and research involvement

ULTH values diversity and is committed to equality, Dignity in Care, and Dignity at Work policies. We encourage COVID vaccination and support applications from Armed Forces personnel. Please note, CVs are not accepted, and applications may close early due to high volume.