Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Norwich is seeking a Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine to cover maternity leave for 9 months. The role includes providing high-quality patient care, supervising junior staff, and contributing to teaching and clinical governance activities. Ideal candidates must hold full GMC registration and relevant specialist qualifications in emergency medicine. This position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including flexible working hours.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency Medicine critical.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership and supervision.
• Commitment to teaching and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients.
• Lead trauma team and teach within the department.
• Liaise with other clinicians regarding patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Teamwork

Emergency Medicine expertise

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCST Specialist Registration in Emergency Medicine

FRCEM

Tools

ALS

APLS/EPLS

ATLS provider

Job description

Overview

Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine for maternity leave cover for a 9-month period, 30/10/25 to 29/07/26. The post is for the Trust, not to a specific hospital. Our Trust footprint currently includes Cromer Hospital (25 miles from NNUH). The ED Consultants provide support for a minor injuries unit in Cromer in terms of clinical advice, and support with protocol development. The MIU is staffed by ENPs.

Main duties

Within ED

• Provision of safe, timely, high-quality care to patients
• Undertake different roles within the department as required
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff
• 24/7 Trauma Team leader
• Participation in teaching programs within the department
• Act as educational and clinical supervisor for a wide range of trainees
• Take on specific roles in the department that require consultant oversight and ensure these specific parts of the service achieve their desired aims and objectives
• Undertake review of formal imaging report

Clinical Governance

• Be proactive in the Clinical Governance agenda for the department, including participation in audit and quality improvement projects, guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management, as well as attending Clinical Governance meetings
• Attend Directorate meetings to contribute to the development of the service

Within the Trust

• Liaise with clinicians and leads outside of the ED to address issues that arise
• Participation in teaching programs across the wider hospital community and the University of East Anglia
• The appointees will be members of the Consultant Staff Committee

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff. The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. Our workforce represents 94 countries from around the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details

Date posted: 25 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

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

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 9 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 234-MS2428

Job locations: NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• CCST Specialist Registration in Emergency Medicine OR eligibility for specialist registration in Emergency Medicine within 6-12 months from the time of the interview
• ALS, APLS/EPLS, ATLS provider
• FRCEM

Desirable

• Instructor status in Advanced life support courses
• Postgraduate diploma / degree

Leadership

• Work effectively with colleagues towards shared goals
• Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate staff, act as a role model, manage high-pressure situations, organise self and others, prioritise workload
• Enthusiasm for service development

Desirable leadership

• Specific training in leadership and management skills

Experience

• Experience gained in acquisition of CCT
• Wide experience in Emergency Medicine

Desirable experience

• Paediatrics, Ambulatory Care, Geriatric Medicine, Teaching

Management skills

• Manage your time effectively
• Demonstrate effective team working
• Knowledge of the NHS systems
• Commitment to development and implementation of projects to improve patient care

Training, audit and research

• Commitment to teaching and training of undergraduates and junior doctors
• Participation in audit projects
• Courses relevant to medical education or training
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Research interest in Emergency Medicine

Circumstances

• Live within 15-mile radius of Trust or 30-min travel time

Other regulatory information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address: NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY

Employer's website: teamnnuh.co.uk