Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Emergency Medicine.
This appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals. Our Trust footprint currently includes Cromer Hospital (25 miles from NNUH). The ED Consultants also provide support for a minor injury's unit in Cromer in terms of clinical advice, and support with protocol development. The MIU is staffed by ENPs.
We have a "Command and Control" Consultant in charge of ED during the day. They coordinate the working day and prioritise where staffing should be placed, based on safety and demand. The on-call consultant is responsible for the running of the department and has oversight of clinical safety overnight when the registrar holds the C&C position.
Main duties of the job
Within ED
- Provision of safe, timely, high-quality care to patients. Undertake different roles within the department as required
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff
- 24/7 Trauma Team leader
- Participation in teaching programs within the department
- Act as educational and clinical supervisor for a wide range of trainees
- Take on specific roles in the department that require consultant oversight and ensure these specific parts of the service achieve their desired aims and objectives.
- Undertake review of formal imaging reports
Clinical Governance
- Be proactive in the Clinical Governance agenda for the department. This includes participation in audit and quality improvement projects, guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management as well as attending Clinical Governance meetings
- Attend Directorate meetings to contribute to the development of the service
Personal Development
- Maintain the Trusts PRIDE Values
- Participate in Continuing Professional Development and appraisal
- To undergo regular revalidation as set out by the GMC
Within the Trust
- Liaise with clinicians and leads outside of the ED to address issues that arise
- Participation in teaching programs across the wider hospital community and the University of East Anglia
- The appointees will be members of the Consultant Staff Committee
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application. Interview date - 13th April 2026.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application. Interview date - 13th April 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST Specialist Registration in Emergency Medicine or Eligibility for specialist registration in Emergency Medicine within 6 months from the time of the interview
- ALS, APLS/EPLS, ATLS provider
- FRCEM
Desirable
- Instructor status in Advanced life support courses
- Postgraduate diploma / degree
Leadership
Essential
- Work effectively with colleagues towards shared goal
- Demonstrate ability to: - Lead and motivate staff - Act as a role model by maintaining high standards of performance and behaviour - Direct and motivate in high-pressure environment - Organise self and others - Ability to prioritise workload
- Enthusiasm for service development
Desirable
- Specific training in leadership and management skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained in acquisition of CCT
- Wide experience in Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Particular experience in: - Paediatrics - Ambulatory Care - Geriatric Medicine - Teaching
Management Skills
Essential
- Manage your time effectively
- Demonstrate effective team working
- Knowledge of the systems within the NHS
- A commitment to the development and implementation of projects to improve patient care
Training, audit and research
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and training of undergraduates and junior doctors
- Participation in audit projects
- Courses relevant to medical education or training
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Research interest in Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Specific training or qualification in medical education
- Published articles in peer reviewed journals
Circumstances
Essential
- Live within 15-mile radius of Trust or 30-min travel time
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST Specialist Registration in Emergency Medicine or Eligibility for specialist registration in Emergency Medicine within 6 months from the time of the interview
- ALS, APLS/EPLS, ATLS provider
- FRCEM
Desirable
- Instructor status in Advanced life support courses
- Postgraduate diploma / degree
Leadership
Essential
- Work effectively with colleagues towards shared goal
- Demonstrate ability to: - Lead and motivate staff - Act as a role model by maintaining high standards of performance and behaviour - Direct and motivate in high-pressure environment - Organise self and others - Ability to prioritise workload
- Enthusiasm for service development
Desirable
- Specific training in leadership and management skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained in acquisition of CCT
- Wide experience in Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Particular experience in: - Paediatrics - Ambulatory Care - Geriatric Medicine - Teaching
Management Skills
Essential
- Manage your time effectively
- Demonstrate effective team working
- Knowledge of the systems within the NHS
- A commitment to the development and implementation of projects to improve patient care
Training, audit and research
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and training of undergraduates and junior doctors
- Participation in audit projects
- Courses relevant to medical education or training
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Research interest in Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Specific training or qualification in medical education
- Published articles in peer reviewed journals
Circumstances
Essential
- Live within 15-mile radius of Trust or 30-min travel time
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
