Job summary
We are seeking to appoint two fixed-term locum Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join our established consultant body. These posts are funded through winter pressure monies and will provide two additional whole-time equivalent (WTE) consultant posts on a temporary basis.
The appointees will be integral members of the consultant team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality emergency care and supporting the service during a period of increased demand. A key focus of these posts will be to enhance senior consultant presence Monday to Friday evenings, ensuring timely decision-making, supporting patient flow, and maintaining safe, effective care during peak activity.
In addition to general Emergency Department duties, the postholders will also undertake initial assessment of patients arriving in our streaming hub, providing rapid senior input at the earliest stage of the patient journey.
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Emergency Medicine clinicians to contribute to strengthening senior medical cover during a period of exceptional demand, while working in a supportive and forward-looking consultant body.
Main duties of the job
The clinical work comprises the receipt, resuscitation, initial treatment, and diagnosis of undifferentiated emergency attendees presenting 24 hours per day to a modern Emergency Department. In these fixed-term roles, there will be a particular emphasis on providing enhanced senior consultant presence into weekday evenings (Monday-Friday), to support patient flow and safe decision-making at times of peak demand.
You will also undertake initial assessment of patients arriving in the streaming hub, ensuring timely consultant input at the earliest stage of the patient journey.
You will provide supervision for resident clinical staff working in the ED during shop floor duties, and flexibility during working hours to further support the department if required. There are regular consultant-led ED safety rounds to ensure that all patients in the department have a clear management plan in place at all times, as well as a focus on comfort and dignity.
You will be supported in developing and maintaining your professional clinical, educational, and academic interests.
The Consultants as a group, in conjunction with the Specialist Registrars in the Department, organise and take part in teaching programmes for junior medical staff, medical students, nurses, and paramedics who train in the department. Various other ad hoc teaching arrangements may be made through personal contacts.
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job plans will vary based on the total PAs offered. The recommend post is 10PAs, these are split 7.5 DCC / 2.5 SPA. It is possible to work up to 12PAs per week incorporating one day with no hospital commitments and 1:14 on-call with prospective cover.
Applicants wishing to work fewer than 10 PAs are invited to contact us to discuss further details of their Job Plan, we have a number of consultants on fewer than 10 PAs and as a department we understand that a sustainable career requires flexibility around work.
Similarly those with subspecialty interests are also invited to discuss further details of their potential Job Plan.
On-call Commitments
The Consultants currently operate a 1 in 11 rota with prospective cover for the Department. Current working practice is to be in the Department between 14:00-2200Hrs Monday to Friday when on-call, and for 6 hours on both Saturday and Sunday when on-call at the weekend.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job plans will vary based on the total PAs offered. The recommend post is 10PAs, these are split 7.5 DCC / 2.5 SPA. It is possible to work up to 12PAs per week incorporating one day with no hospital commitments and 1:14 on-call with prospective cover.
Applicants wishing to work fewer than 10 PAs are invited to contact us to discuss further details of their Job Plan, we have a number of consultants on fewer than 10 PAs and as a department we understand that a sustainable career requires flexibility around work.
Similarly those with subspecialty interests are also invited to discuss further details of their potential Job Plan.
On-call Commitments
The Consultants currently operate a 1 in 11 rota with prospective cover for the Department. Current working practice is to be in the Department between 14:00-2200Hrs Monday to Friday when on-call, and for 6 hours on both Saturday and Sunday when on-call at the weekend.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- CCT or equivalent in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of achieving it.
- FRCEM
- Provider status for ALS + APLS + ATLS or equivalents
- Primary Medical Degree - MBChB/MBBS/or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 1 Ultrasound
- Dual accreditation in another speciality or subspecialty eg. ITU/PEM/PHEM
- Instructor Status in one or more life support courses.
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- A specialist interest in an area to complement the existing Consutlants in the department.
- Publications in recognised Journal(s) or Presentations at a National Level.
- Research experience.
Teaching/ Audit/ QI
Essential
- Evidence of Audit and QI
- Experience of teaching of Postgraduate and/ or Undergraduate Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in curriculum development and delivery
Management Experience
Essential
- Effective team worker, including team leadership experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
- Have undertaken additional professional responsibilities at local or national levels.
- Attendance at a recognised leadership and management course with evidence of learning.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of own abilities and limitations.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- CCT or equivalent in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of achieving it.
- FRCEM
- Provider status for ALS + APLS + ATLS or equivalents
- Primary Medical Degree - MBChB/MBBS/or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 1 Ultrasound
- Dual accreditation in another speciality or subspecialty eg. ITU/PEM/PHEM
- Instructor Status in one or more life support courses.
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- A specialist interest in an area to complement the existing Consutlants in the department.
- Publications in recognised Journal(s) or Presentations at a National Level.
- Research experience.
Teaching/ Audit/ QI
Essential
- Evidence of Audit and QI
- Experience of teaching of Postgraduate and/ or Undergraduate Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in curriculum development and delivery
Management Experience
Essential
- Effective team worker, including team leadership experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
- Have undertaken additional professional responsibilities at local or national levels.
- Attendance at a recognised leadership and management course with evidence of learning.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of own abilities and limitations.
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).
