Consultant In Emergency Medicine
Northampton General Hospital
Northampton, NN1 5BDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 October 2026
17 days leftJob description
We are seeking to appoint up to 8 WTE Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join our established consultant body. These posts are funded as we are tran...
The clinical work comprises the receipt, resuscitation, initial treatment, and diagnosis of undifferentiated emergency attendees presenting 24 hours per day to a modern Emergency Department. In these fixed-term roles, there will be a particular emphasis on providing enhanced senior consultant presence into weekday evenings (Monday-Friday), to support patient flow and safe decision-making at times of peak demand.
You will provide supervision for resident clinical staff working in the ED during shop floor duties, and flexibility during working hours to further support the department if required. There are regular consultant-led ED safety rounds to ensure that all patients in the department have a clear management plan in place at all times, as well as a focus on comfort and dignity.
You will be supported in developing and maintaining your professional clinical, educational, and academic interests.
The Consultants as a group, in conjunction with the Specialist Registrars in the Department, organise and take part in teaching programmes for junior medical staff, medical students, nurses, and paramedics who train in the department. Various other ad hoc teaching arrangements may be made through personal contacts.
Job plans will vary based on the total PAs offered. The recommend post is 10PAs, these are split 7.5 DCC / 2.5 SPA. It is possible to work up to 12PAs per week incorporating one day with no hospital commitments and 1:14 on-call with prospective cover.
Applicants wishing to work fewer than 10 PAs are invited to contact us to discuss further details of their Job Plan, we have a number of consultants on fewer than 10 PAs and as a department we understand that a sustainable career requires flexibility around work.
Similarly those with subspecialty interests are also invited to discuss further details of their potential Job Plan.
The Consultants currently operate a 1 in 11 rota with prospective cover for the Department. Current working practice is to be in the Department between 14:00-2200Hrs Monday to Friday when on-call, and for 6 hours on both Saturday and Sunday when on-call at the weekend.
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.
We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- CCT or equivalent in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of achieving it.
- FRCEM or recognised equivalent
- Provider status for ALS + APLS + ATLS or equivalents
- Primary Medical Degree - MBChB/MBBS/or equivalent
- Level 1 Ultrasound
Desirable: - Dual accreditation in another speciality or subspecialty eg. ITU/PEM/PHEM; - Instructor Status in one or more life support courses.
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- A specialist interest in an area to complement the existing Consultants in the department.
- Publications in recognised Journal(s) or Presentations at a National Level.
- Research experience.
Clinical Experience
Essential: - Experience of working in a UK ED at a senior level.
Teaching/ Audit/ QI
Essential: - Evidence of Audit, QI and delivering change.; - Experience of teaching Postgraduate and/ or Undergraduate Medicine.
Desirable: - Experience in curriculum development and delivery.; - GMC recognised status as a Supervisor/ trainer.; - Experience as an RCEM or University examiner.
Management Experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
- Have undertaken additional professional responsibilities at local or national levels.
- Attendance at a recognised leadership and management course with evidence of learning.
- Experience writing and managing a rota(s)
Interpersonal Skills
Essential: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable: - A commitment to the wellbeing of the ED team.
Other Requirements
Essential: - Evidence of ongoing CPD
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
17 September 2026
Last checked
18 September 2026
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