Job overview
Consultant in Accident and Emergency
10PA's plus an additional 2PA's
Interview date - 17th of July 2026
Applications for this substantive post will only be accepted if you have gained Specialist Registration via CCT or Professional Portfolio (formerly CESR).
As a consultant in Emergency Medicine, you will join a highly experienced, multicultural team and benefit from a competitive package which includes admin/SPA.
You will also be able to work the bulk of your SPA time flexibly, by agreement with the Clinical Director and Service Manager. The department is led by a highly motivated group of consultants who are committed to providing high level care with a drive to develop the service further.
Our department is one of the busiest in the North West. In August 2024, we have opened the state-of-the-art new build, designed with a large 10 bedded resuscitation room, Urgent Care area, Paediatric Emergency Department, integrated Radiology Hub including plain film and 1 CT scanner.
Main duties of the job
- The post-holder be expected to work with other members of the Emergency Medicine Team to provide first class clinical care in Emergency Medicine. The successful candidate will see patients personally and will provide clinical leadership, and supervision/teaching of junior medical and nursing staff.
- The post holder will be expected to take an appropriate share in the management and administrative workload of the Department. All Consultants are involved in planning and developing the service.
- The department actively encourages the development of specialist interests within the Emergency Medicine field.
- Participate in the development of the Emergency Medicine service treatment protocols and guidelines
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialities and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
- Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate Emergency services are provided out of normal working hours.
- Take an appropriate share of responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty, to include appraisal.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Breadth of experience within and outside speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register
- Advanced Life Support (Adult & Paediatric) as well as Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider
Desirable
- Instructor in ALS or ATLS
- Other tertiary qualifications
- Medical degree, MRCP (UK) or equivalent/ surgical FRCS or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in leading the multi-disciplinary management of Accident & Emergency patients
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Ultrasound scanning
Leadership skills
Essential
- To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Interest in Medical management
Experience/Training
Essential
- Appropriate postgraduate experience, including higher medical training and relevant experience at Specialist registrar level (or equivalent).
- Recent experience in Emergency Medicine
- Major incident management training
- Research and Audit
Desirable
- Broad professional experience
- Paediatric experience
Communication Skills and Teaching
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications in medical education
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This advert is for Emergency Medicine consultant with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne, North West, 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 08 Jul 2026.
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