Job summary
Did you choose Emergency Medicine for interesting pathology, to treat the full array of patients and clinical presentations? Do you value working with a great team, living in a beautiful area with nationally excelling schools and internationally renowned sporting and cultural events? Come to Gloucestershire. Candidates are invited to apply for a substantive Emergency Medicine Consultant post. Joining a team of 22 ED consultants delivering care across our 2 EDs at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. We see 145,000 ED attendances a year. 25% of these are children. We see the highest number of major trauma cases of all Major Trauma Units in the South West region. A busy DGH with a dedicated and innovative EM consultant team. £39 million pounds were investment in a newly extended and refurbished Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit, completed in January 24 providing excellent facilities.
The departments have segregated Paediatric areas, are well supported by SDECs for medical and surgical specialties, co-located Primary care services, 24/7 onsite PPCI and interventional radiology at GRH.
The team deliver consultant led care from 8am until midnight with non-resident on call overnight, working 1:6 weekends via an annualised and self-rostered job plan. A strategy for reduced antisocial hours for our senior workforce is in place.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will;
Provide a full suite of EM skills to all types of patients presenting to our services. This includes being the first point of clinical contact, leading clinical teams and supervising the junior clinical work force.
Will be able to lead and coordinate the clinical work force on shift and work closely with our nursing and MDT colleagues.
Deliver supervision and education.
Actively contribute to a framework of multidisciplinary team decisions.
Take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community.
Show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility.
About us
The successful candidate will provide a full suite of EM skills to all types of patients presenting to our services. hey will be able to lead and coordinate the clinical work force on shift and work closely with our nursing and MDT colleagues. Delivering supervision and education are key to the day-to-day role. Supporting professional activities will require a working knowledge and engagement with service development through clinical governance, quality improvement, educational development, team working and innovation. Our engaged and cohesive team of Emergency Consultants are supported to develop their passions and leadership combining many interesting roles with their clinical job plan including;
Dual accreditation working in allied specialties
Dean of the Gloucestershire Medical School academy
Deanery Head of School for ACCS trainees
Deanery TPD roles
ICB clinical chair roles
Medical examiner
Trust leadership roles
POCUS regional lead
RCEM committee rolesOur clinical team benefits from a mixed medical workforce including PGDiTs, specialty Drs, ACPs, PAs and EPs. In addition to our established nursing team with an active professional development team we have a dedicated ED mental health practitioner 7/7, ED pharmacists, drug and alcohol worker and discharge and frailty teams embedded within the department.
All consultants work in both GRH and CGH EDs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality care to patients in the Emergency Department, including adult, paediatric, and trauma presentations.
Act as a senior decision-maker in complex and high-acuity cases, ensuring safe and timely interventions.
Manage and oversee trauma cases, leading resuscitation and stabilisation efforts in collaboration with the trauma team.
Deliver expert care to paediatric patients, ensuring adherence to safeguarding and best practice guidelines.
Support the smooth running of the Emergency Department by balancing clinical care with operational demands.
Supervise, support, and mentor junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
2. EPIC Emergency Physician In Charge Responsibilities:
Take on the EPIC role, assuming overall responsibility for patient flow, resource allocation, and operational management of the Emergency Department during assigned shifts.
Coordinate care between different teams and specialties to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
Act as the first point of contact for escalation, supporting colleagues with decision-making and troubleshooting.
Ensure patient safety and flow by prioritising cases and maintaining oversight of the entire department.
3. Teaching and Leadership
Act as a clinical role model and provide supervision to junior staff and medical students.
Deliver teaching sessions and contribute to departmental training programs, including trauma simulation and paediatric emergency scenarios.
Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning within the multidisciplinary team.
4. Governance and Quality Improvement
Participate in clinical audits, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental guidelines and protocols.
Support the departments commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality care to patients in the Emergency Department, including adult, paediatric, and trauma presentations.
Act as a senior decision-maker in complex and high-acuity cases, ensuring safe and timely interventions.
Manage and oversee trauma cases, leading resuscitation and stabilisation efforts in collaboration with the trauma team.
Deliver expert care to paediatric patients, ensuring adherence to safeguarding and best practice guidelines.
Support the smooth running of the Emergency Department by balancing clinical care with operational demands.
Supervise, support, and mentor junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
2. EPIC Emergency Physician In Charge Responsibilities:
Take on the EPIC role, assuming overall responsibility for patient flow, resource allocation, and operational management of the Emergency Department during assigned shifts.
Coordinate care between different teams and specialties to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
Act as the first point of contact for escalation, supporting colleagues with decision-making and troubleshooting.
Ensure patient safety and flow by prioritising cases and maintaining oversight of the entire department.
3. Teaching and Leadership
Act as a clinical role model and provide supervision to junior staff and medical students.
Deliver teaching sessions and contribute to departmental training programs, including trauma simulation and paediatric emergency scenarios.
Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning within the multidisciplinary team.
4. Governance and Quality Improvement
Participate in clinical audits, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental guidelines and protocols.
Support the departments commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for all.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) MBBS or equivalent, FRCEM or equivalent, ALS and ATLS and APLS or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- A full understanding of clinical risk assessment
- Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach to clinical practice
Clinical/Experience
Essential
- A full understanding of clinical risk assessment
- Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach to clinical practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Resuscitation (ALS/APLS/ATLS/ETC) course instructor
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the ED and specialty teams
- Drive, enthusiasm and ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) MBBS or equivalent, FRCEM or equivalent, ALS and ATLS and APLS or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- A full understanding of clinical risk assessment
- Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach to clinical practice
Clinical/Experience
Essential
- A full understanding of clinical risk assessment
- Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach to clinical practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Resuscitation (ALS/APLS/ATLS/ETC) course instructor
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the ED and specialty teams
- Drive, enthusiasm and ability to adapt to changing circumstances
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).
