Job overview
As part of our workforce transformation, we are looking to appoint Consultants in Emergency Medicine to work in our Emergency Departments at The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate.
We offer our consultants the option of a 10 or 12 PA job plan (7.5DCC/2.5SPA or 9DCC/3SPA) which includes a flexible shift rota between 08:00 – 22:00 weekdays and 8 hours at weekends. Specific individual requirements will also be accommodated where possible, including the ability to have fixed weekdays off or part time positions.
Main duties of the job
A new medical school opened in east Kent from 2020, offering 100 training places per annum. We have been working closely with university partners and other Kent Trusts to see this to fruition and would strongly welcome applicants who may be interested in joint academic and clinical appointments. In addition to the development of others, we are keen to support the professional and academic study of our consultant body. This includes support to study post-graduate qualifications such as MBA or MSc or undertaking academic research.
Our emergency medicine consultants are supported by an EM workforce consisting of 25 Middle Grade/ Speciality Doctors, in addition to higher trainees (2) and ACCS posts (4). We support the development of our junior grade workforce by offering special interest posts, a CESR completion route and have a cohort of trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners supported by our Acute Care Nurse Consultants.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
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Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCEM or equivalent
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
- CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD
- Dual accreditation in ITU/PHEM/PEM
- Instructor status in advanced life support course.
- Leadership and Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Wide and extensive experience in all aspects of Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Special interest within or outside of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Audit
- Complaints management
- Root Cause Analysis/Serious Incident Investigation
- Morbidity and Mortality meetings
- Structured Judgement Reviews
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This advert is for Consultant in Emergency Medicine with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Emergency Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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