# Consultant in Emergency Medicine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-emergency-medicine/a81e937e-eed0-4666-bbc4-b93dd70d483c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-emergency-medicine/a81e937e-eed0-4666-bbc4-b93dd70d483c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Emergency Medicine - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £109,725 - £145,478 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (12 months fixed term) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-07T13:03:18.612Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Emergency_Medicie/Emergency_Medicie-v7846036 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7846036?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Consultant in Emergency Medicine 10 PAs Applications are invited for the position of Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Aintree Site). These roles are pivotal to the delivery and expansion of high-quality care at Aintree Liverpool Hospital and are a rare opportunity for inspiring individuals to be instrumental in shaping the future of our service. The post forms one of a team of  22 Consultants in Emergency Medicine and attracts 10 programmed activities per week. There may be the opportunity to increase this by negotiation and any special interests will be considered. ### Main duties of the job Specific duties of the role include: - Reception, resuscitation, diagnosis and initial treatment of all emergencies as appropriate. - Referral of patients to other specialities, transfer of patients for admission to assessment units, to other hospitals within or outside the Trust, referral as outpatient or back to the community. - Provide high quality consultant delivered care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients. - Be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring that the Clinical Quality Indicators to deliver safe quality and performance are delivered and sustained. - Work in conjunction with the nurse co-ordinator and medical and surgical colleagues to ensure that there is effective and timely communication between the clinical team; timely intervention and safe care to maintain optimal patient flow. - When colleagues are absent alternative clinical duties may be arranged to provide appropriate cover. - Provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level and supervise and train the junior and speciality doctors in Emergency Medicine; advanced nurse practitioners and emergency nurse practitioners. This list is not exhaustive...please see full job description ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities PA Breakdown - | Main Employer PAs | Core PAs | Total PAs | Core Hours | APA Hours | ATC Hours | Total Hours - Direct Clinical Care (DCC) | 7.50 | 0.00 | 7.5 | 30.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 30.00 - Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) | 2.50 | 0.00 | 2.50 | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 - Total | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 | 40.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 40.00 ## Person Specification ### Registration **Essential** - Full registration with the GMC and license to practice. - Eligible for specialist register in Emergency Medicine within 6 months of interview. ### Qualifications **Essential** - MB ChB (or equivalent) - MBBS (or equivalent) - FCEM or equivalent. - APLS/ATLS/ALS provider. - CCT Holder. (Or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview **Desirable** - ETC provider Instructor status. ### Audit Experience **Essential** - Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit. - Publication of audit results. **Desirable** - Publication of audit results ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - Clinical experience and training equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Emergency Medicine. - Evidence of continuing medical education - Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of all emergency department presentations - Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. **Desirable** - Level 1 or above training and experience in ultrasound scanning. ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure. - Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities - Ability to work as part of a multi professional team - Flexible approach. **Desirable** - Motivated to develop new services. ### Research Experience **Essential** - Understanding principles of research. - Proven track record in research - Publication of research. **Desirable** - Success in obtaining funding for research. ### Management Experience **Essential** - Willingness to participate in management activities.. - Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS. - Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. - Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives - Ability to organise and prioritise workload. **Desirable** - Evidence of management training. Experience of managing change. ### Clinical Governance Experience **Essential** - Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance. - Awareness of Clinical Governance and its importance in the management of the emergency department - Understanding and knowledge of the CQC five areas of care and its relevance to clinical governance. **Desirable** - Able to arrange clinical governance events and monitor there effectiveness. ### Teaching & Training Experience **Essential** - Evidence of teaching Medical students, junior doctors, and or Advanced/Emergency Nurse Practitioners. - Commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. - Extensive experience and interest in teaching. **Desirable** - Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes. Experience in training in simulation events. Relevant recognised teaching qualification. Level 1 trainer in ultrasound scanning. ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10117154) - [values & behaviours (pdf, 261.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10117155) - [person specification (pdf, 480.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10435921) - [recruitment documents (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10117156) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 765.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10435911) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.