About this role
Job summary
Consultant in Emergency Medicine - Basildon Hospital
We are seeking a full-time Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Basildon Hospital, part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality adult and paediatric emergency care, supporting the ongoing enhancement of clinical pathways and services within a busy Emergency Department.
Based at Basildon Hospital, you will work as part of an established and supportive consultant body within a 16-consultant on-call rota. The department benefits from strong senior presence, with on-site consultant cover from 8am-11pm on weekdays and 9am-10pm at weekends.
We welcome applications from experienced Emergency Medicine Consultants or fellowship-trained senior trainees seeking their first consultant role. Candidates must hold full GMC registration or be eligible for registration, with appropriate training in Emergency Medicine.
You will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to job planning to meet service needs, while contributing to clinical leadership, service development, and the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
If you are motivated to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and progressive team, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
Gain broad clinical experience in a busy district general hospital while developing specialist clinical and non-clinical interests (e.g. audit, research) Contribute with consultants to meeting the evolving demands of the NHS Emergency Care Agenda Support innovation and redesign of emergency services, with a focus on paediatric emergency care development Play a strategic role in shaping high-quality, sustainable clinical services across the Essex STP region Demonstrate strong commitment to patient safety, clinical governance, and continuous improvement of patient experience
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty. Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
Desirable
Experience within Paediatrics at SPR/ Specialty doctor level Active Involvement in Undergraduate, GP and Paramedical Education.
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or Equivalent FRCEM or equivalent Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Desirable
Post-graduate qualification - MSc, PhD, MD etc
Personal and People Development Essential
Problem solving ability Demonstrates understanding of NHS values and aims Must show capability of leadership and administration skills
Desirable
Shows awareness of impact of practice on business aspects of the Trust Ability to advise on efficient and smooth runing of specialist service Demonstrate an understanding of current challenges and upcoming changes within both asult and paediatric emergency medicine
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)