Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a team where your voice really matters, and everyone is equal? Whether you are seeking your first post after completing training or you are an established consultant seeking a new challenge, we have your perfect role. We are a diverse group of Emergency Consultants with many special interests and new colleagues are actively supported to develop or expand their area of specialist interest through personalised, flexible job plans. These posts form part of the expansion of our consultant workforce, with the aim of moving towards overnight cover. Successful applicants will join a team of over 30 ED Consultants, working a 24-week whole time equivalent rota to provide senior medical staff presence on site from 08:00 to 00:00, including weekend working on a one-in-eight basis. The team works equally across 2 sites, with Pinderfields Hospital being our Major Emergency Department and designated Major Trauma Unit. Both Dewsbury and Pinderfields have 24/7 separate dedicated childrens EDs.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post will include: Providing high quality care to patients attending the Emergency Department Ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making supporting the sustained delivery of the Emergency Care Standard Providing clinical leadership and supervision to other clinicians working within the Emergency Dept. Participating in the development of the Trusts Emergency Medicine service including QIPS, protocols and guidelines Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with clinicians both internally and externally Providing and delivering educational opportunities at undergraduate and postgraduate level New consultant positions typically will take part in on-call duties which are currently shared within the team on a 24-week rolling rota with 3:24 weekend working, category A basis Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space, secretarial support, and networked computer facilities, are provided. Supporting Professional Activities with 1.5 SPA included in the core 10PA timetable (prorated). Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service, such as teaching, educational supervision or departmental leadership roles.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

• Date posted: 03 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001552
• Job locations: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

About the role

This post is offered on a full time, 10 PA basis.

Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on both sites.

Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable

Main duties

The main duties of the post will include:

• Providing high quality care to patients attending the Emergency Department
• Ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making supporting the sustained delivery of the Emergency Care Standard
• Providing clinical leadership and supervision to other clinicians working within the Emergency Dept.
• Participating in the development of the Trust’s Emergency Medicine service including QIPS, protocols and guidelines
• Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with clinicians both internally and externally
• Providing and delivering educational opportunities at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• New consultant positions typically will take part in on-call duties which are currently shared within the team on a 24-week rolling rota with 3:24 weekend working, category A basis
• Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space, secretarial support, and networked computer facilities, are provided.
• Supporting Professional Activities with 1.5 SPA included in the core 10PA timetable (prorated). Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service, such as teaching, educational supervision or departmental leadership roles.

Essential person specification requirements

To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine or recognised within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCEM Awarded a CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent or within 6 months of entry to the GMC Specialist Register Provider status in ATLS/ALS and APLS (or EPLS) Royal College of Emergency Medicine Level 1 Ultrasound competency Eligibility to work in the UK

Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services. Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and patients. Caring and compassionate Flexible & adaptable Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies Disclosure + Barring Service (DBS) clearance

For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.

Contact information

For further information: please contact in the first instance Dr Richard Gorman Head of Service and Consultant Emergency Medicine telephone: (01924) 542150.

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Application tips:

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Our benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

Skilled worker sponsorship

You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).