Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

England

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Fixed Term Consultant in Emergency Medicine NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Main area Emergency Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 339-MED5324-BKS

Site Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/:59

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under represented within the Trust.

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Job overview Our Emergency Department is challenging, rewarding and unlike anywhere else. We believe the best patient care comes from people who support one another, regardless of job title. Our department has also been featured in a BBC documentary , "Emergency 24/7" , providing an authentic insight into the realities of modern emergency care and showcasing the professionalism, resilience and teamwork that define our staff.

Why Join Us? This is more than consultant post in a busy major trauma centre- it's an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing Emergency Department. We offer a varied role across the Emergency Department and Minor Injury Unit, opportunities to develop trauma care skills, and the chance to work alongside an experienced, supportive multidisciplinary team. The Emergency Department at Southmead Hospital sees between 300 and 350 patients per day, with a wide variety of conditions predominantly from the North of Bristol but from the region as part of the Trusts tertiary services.

Please note the JD for this role does nothave RCEM approval due to the differences with the SPA split within the job plan.

Applicants should have a CCT or be within twelve months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job The successful applicant will work with the established 29 Consultants and 2 Specialists in a rota including evening, weekend and overnight sessions as part of their job plan. The successful applicant will be expected to take a role in our new (co located) minor injuries unit, as well as working with the other Consultants on the shop floor, enabling the Department to meet National Service Frameworks and Government targets.

The appointee will be contractually accountable to the Bristol Foundation NHS Trust for the provision of services. The appointee will be managerially responsible to the Chief Executive through the Divisional Director. All Consultants are required to undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy. Consultants are also required to take an active and co operative approach to their job planning, which will be reviewed on an annual basis by their clinical Director.

Working for our organisation Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Training & Experience

Minimum 2 yrs of NHS experience
Minimum of 8 years postgraduate experience including three years as a Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
Training in diagnosis and treatment of Emergency Medicine conditions.
Advanced resuscitation skills, experience of observation Medicine

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Ability to provide independent consultant level clinical decision making.
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Experience in audit project and written up Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Completion of a general management course or programme

Research

Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in clinical research
Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Proven track record in research leadership or delivery.

Qualifications & Training

FRCEM or equivalent
CCT in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of completion and eligible for entry to the GMC Specialist Register at the time of appointment. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
Full registration with the GMC
Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).

Teaching and Training

Experience of teaching medical undergraduates & postgraduates
Proven teaching ability
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Educational Supervisor training completed.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and educational leadership
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member

Personal Abilities and Aptitudes