Job summary
Required
to fill this new, 10 PA post within the Emergency Department at the Leeds General
Infirmary/St Jamess University Hospital.
We are
looking for a dynamic individual to join our team within the Emergency
Department at the Leeds General Infirmary and St Jamess University
Hospital. The creation of the Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust represents a unique opportunity for the city to become
home to one of the leading health care institutions in the world, excelling in
patient care, teaching and research.
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust has undertaken a major investment in its Emergency Medicine
services to provide specialist Consultant led trauma care at the Leeds General
Infirmary which has been designated a Major Trauma Centre, and a 24/7
Consultant presence in the Emergency Department.
The Emergency Departments in Leeds have an
excellent reputation for quality, innovation and education. The Emergency
Medicine service treats in excess of 220,000 new patients per year. Acute services in Leeds have undergone
extensive reconfiguration to deliver trauma based services and paediatrics on
the LGI site and acute and elderly medicine at St Jamess. The Emergency
Departments have undergone modifications to reflect these patient flows,
including expansion of the Paediatric ED on the LGI site and Same Day Emergency
Care unit at St James Hospital. All
Consultants work across all areas of the Emergency Departments on both sites.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Tuesday 3 March
2026
Main duties of the job
You should possess FRCEM (or FRCPCH or equivalent) (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist
Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently
within a training programme within the UK.
In accordance
with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors
must be on the Specialist Register.
The Trust is
committed to providing sustainable consultant-delivered services to ensure the
quality of the patient experience. Working patterns that provide senior cover
throughout 24 hours per day, seven days per week will therefore be required.
Successful candidates will be expected to work with the Trust and its
consultant staff to deliver service patterns and job plans that meet this
objective.
Applicants should have
established skills in Emergency
Medicine and may have a subspecialty. A strong
commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest
is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:What are the most important
challenges in implementing NHS Urgent and Emergency care plan 2025/26, and what
cost- neutral solutions do you suggest?
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a 10 PA
consultant in Emergency Medicine. Applications are invited from candidates with
wide experience in emergency medicine. Part time working will be considered.
The post holder will be
responsible for delivering care to Adults and Children within the Emergency
Departments and an associated follow up clinic. Other important components
include the supervision and training of Emergency Medicine trainees and
subspecialty trainees in Emergency Medicine based within the ED.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
2.1
To
deliver care to patients with Urgent Care needs at SJUH / LGI
Out-patient
clinics
Supervision
of patients
Contribute
to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings
2.2
To
link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the Urgent Care CSU and across the Trust
Contribute
to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings
2.3 ED consultants are expected to work a
rota encompassing shifts covering the full 24/7 cycle with a specific PA
quantum allocated dependent for each shift.
2.4 To contribute to
research, teaching, and new developments within the Emergency Department. The
post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the department
To
support doctors in training within the department with respects to educational
supervision and appraisal and to contribute to undergraduate teaching of
students in the University of Leeds Teaching Hospitals
To
provide teaching in the Paediatric Emergency Department
To
support the Trust in its delivery of its core services, recognising the
importance of local and national standards, in particular delivery of the
4-hour Emergency Care Standard.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a 10 PA
consultant in Emergency Medicine. Applications are invited from candidates with
wide experience in emergency medicine. Part time working will be considered.
The post holder will be
responsible for delivering care to Adults and Children within the Emergency
Departments and an associated follow up clinic. Other important components
include the supervision and training of Emergency Medicine trainees and
subspecialty trainees in Emergency Medicine based within the ED.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
2.1
To
deliver care to patients with Urgent Care needs at SJUH / LGI
Out-patient
clinics
Supervision
of patients
Contribute
to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings
2.2
To
link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the Urgent Care CSU and across the Trust
Contribute
to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings
2.3 ED consultants are expected to work a
rota encompassing shifts covering the full 24/7 cycle with a specific PA
quantum allocated dependent for each shift.
2.4 To contribute to
research, teaching, and new developments within the Emergency Department. The
post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the department
To
support doctors in training within the department with respects to educational
supervision and appraisal and to contribute to undergraduate teaching of
students in the University of Leeds Teaching Hospitals
To
provide teaching in the Paediatric Emergency Department
To
support the Trust in its delivery of its core services, recognising the
importance of local and national standards, in particular delivery of the
4-hour Emergency Care Standard.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD and /or PhD).
- FRCEM or equivalent qualification.
- Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Emergency Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in complex cases.
- Ability to take full and independent care of problems arising as emergencies within a teaching hospital context.
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a clinical shift in a major Emergency Department. Able to provide supervision and support to junior medical staff.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own service workload.
Desirable
- Special interest in:
- -Emergency Medicine
- -Academic Research
- -Trauma
- -Observational Medicine
- -Pre-Hospital Care
- Or other areas deemed to be of benefit to LTHT
- Demonstrate higher training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Audit, Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD and /or PhD).
- FRCEM or equivalent qualification.
- Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Emergency Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in complex cases.
- Ability to take full and independent care of problems arising as emergencies within a teaching hospital context.
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a clinical shift in a major Emergency Department. Able to provide supervision and support to junior medical staff.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own service workload.
Desirable
- Special interest in:
- -Emergency Medicine
- -Academic Research
- -Trauma
- -Observational Medicine
- -Pre-Hospital Care
- Or other areas deemed to be of benefit to LTHT
- Demonstrate higher training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Audit, Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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).
