About this role
Job summary
Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine
10 Programmed Activities (Plus on calls)
Fixed Term for 6 months
Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 17th August 2026
Interview Date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
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Main duties of the job
To work with the consultant medical team to provide senior clinical, managerial and teaching cover for the Emergency Medicine department. To train, supervise and take professional accountability for non-consultant medical staff in the Emergency Medicine department. To work flexibly with colleagues with the primary aim of increasing direct senior clinical input in patient care. It is expected that consultants will combine seeing new patients with the supervision of other staff and operational management of the department. The department is working to minimise any commitments to clinics of Emergency Medicine Consultants so as to maximise commitments to new patients seen in the department.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service. Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service, the post-holder must observe agreed policies on clinical and other matters and should follow the Standing Orders and financial instructions of the Trust. This is not intended to restrain clinical autonomy. Consultants are required to attend all mandatory and statutory training for Trust employees. These include Infection Control, Manual Handling, Fire, Health & Safety and Child Protection. They must also have an annual appraisal and agreed job plan. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent Full GMC Registration ATLS, ALS, APLS/EPALS Certification FRCEM, EBEEM, or any equivalent
Audit / Research & Publications Essential
Knowledge of clinical governance issues
Desirable
Published research in peer-reviewed journals
Training Essential
Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview date
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice Understanding of the Clinical Governance process Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors
Desirable
Understanding of the concepts of management
Clinical Experience Essential
Broad clinical experience within Emergency Medicine
Desirable
Additional sub-specialist expertise and interest
Teaching & Education Essential
Experienced in demonstrating clinical procedures/techniques to other healthcare professionals.
Desirable
Commitment to continuing medical education
Personal Qualities Essential
Excellent inter-personal qualities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address George Eliot Hospital
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)