Consultant in Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Chichester; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Chichester seeks a Fixed Term Consultant in Emergency Medicine for a temporary position of 2 months. Join a supportive emergency department team dedicated to delivering high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have FRCEM or equivalent, be registered with the GMC, and have teaching commitments. This role offers competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 pro rata along with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• FRCEM or its recognised equivalent.
• Full and specialist registration with the GMC or eligibility within six months.
• Higher Degree and PG Cert in Education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performing at a high level over the full range of emergency and urgent care presentations.
• Participate in teaching and training the junior workforce.
• Maintain a close working relationship with senior nursing leadership.

Skills

Clinical skills/experience across the breadth of RCEM curriculum

Good communication skills both oral and written

Interest and commitment to teaching

Education

FRCEM or its recognised equivalent

Full and specialist registration with the GMC

Higher Degree

PG Cert in Education or equivalent

Tools

Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) training e.g. RCEM

Job description

Fixed Term Consultant in Emergency Medicine for 2 months

The closing date is 10 February 2026

We are seeking to recruit a Fixed Term Consultant for 2 months, pending the advertisement of a substantive post, who is passionate about Emergency Medicine to join our existing emergency department (ED) team of friendly colleagues with varied backgrounds and interests. This is a fixed-term post rather than a permanent appointment.

We are a dynamic department situated in a beautiful semi-rural area of the South Coast affording the benefits of town and country life. Access to transport links and good schools.

We serve a diverse socio-economic population including pockets of severe deprivation and a significant seasonal uplift.

As part of the Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) development plan we are currently engaged in remodelling our service provision to include a "single front door" model, featuring an integrated Urgent Treatment Centre with an expanding workforce, including ACPs, EPs and GPs. There is considerable scope for the successful candidates to become actively involved in shaping this process.

We have benefited from a recent team-driven redesign of our dedicated paediatric area led by our dynamic Paediatric Team. This has led to an improved service and patient experience.

We offer rota flexibility through self-rostering on HealthRota which facilitates an attractive work/life balance.

Main duties of the job

• Performing at a high level over the full range of emergency and urgent care presentations.
• Participate in teaching and training the junior workforce and other Allied Healthcare Professionals informally on the shop floor and in regular formal teaching sessions.
• Maintain a close working relationship with senior nursing leadership to foster collaborative teamwork and innovation.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.
• If you have a specific area of interest please highlight on application and at interview.

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. Were proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Job responsibilities

Please see uploaded Job Description and person specification for full details of job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• FRCEM or its recognised equivalent.
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Emergency Medicine or equivalent or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Higher Degree
• PG Cert in Education or equivalent
• QIP training e.g. RCEM

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Clinical skills/experience across the breadth of RCEM curriculum
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Postgraduate experience or experience in other related specialties

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata, per annum