Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking Locum Consultants to work in Emergency Medicine. Successful candidates will provide clinical leadership, collaborate with medical teams, and maintain high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates must possess relevant certifications and extensive experience in Emergency Medicine. This is a fixed-term role with a weekend rota and an opportunity to contribute to service development.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include MBCHB, FRCEM or equivalent.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine is necessary.
• Candidates must have ALS, ATLS, and APLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the Emergency Department.
• Work with the Emergency Medicine team to ensure high-quality care.
• Participate in a 1 in 6 weekend rota.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Collaboration with medical teams

Knowledge of medical audit and education

Broad clinical experience in Emergency Medicine

Education

MBCHB or equivalent

FRCEM or equivalent

ALS certification

ATLS certification

APLS certification

Full GMC registration

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 x 12 month fixed term posts to work as Locum Consultants within Emergency Medicine at UHNM.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the substantive Consultant, Middle Grade and Junior Medical teams to deliver a high quality and timely service to the local population. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to shape and contribute to the development of the service. They will also work closely with the current team of consultant colleagues and participate in a 1 in 6 weekend rota. The closing date is 08 October 2025.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will provide clinical leadership within the Emergency Department at UHNM. You will be expected to work with other members of the Emergency Medicine team to provide first class clinical care in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine across both Royal Stoke and County Hospitals. You will provide clinical leadership, including delivery of the Clinical Quality Indicators (CQI) for Emergency Medicine.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached in the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBCHB or equivalent
• FRCEM or equivalent or working towards
• ALS or equivalent
• ATLS certification
• APLS certification
• Full GMC registration Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via: - oCCT within 6 months of date of the AAC oCESR

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
• Broad clinical experience within Emergency Medicine within the NHS
• Further skills in information technology

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

• Interest and awareness of research

Management and Administrative Experience

• Experienced in demonstrating clinical procedures / techniques to other healthcare professionals
• Appraisal and assessment training skills

Clinical Experience & Training

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
• Broad clinical experience within Emergency Medicine

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.