Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join our team at Scarborough Hospital, part of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of emergency care in a busy coastal hospital that serves a diverse population across North Yorkshire.
Scarborough Hospital's Emergency Department sees a wide range of presentations, from minor injuries to complex trauma and acute medical emergencies. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team including Specialty Doctors, trainees, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and nursing staff.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide senior clinical leadership and decision-making in the Emergency Department.
- Contribute to service development and pathway redesign to improve patient flow and outcomes.
- Support education and training for medical students, junior doctors, and ACPs.
- Participate in departmental governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Have opportunities to develop special interests that complement departmental needs (e.g., ultrasound, toxicology, education, research)
Scarborough, and its surrounding area, creates the perfect setting for a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle which is enhanced by affordable homes and top-rated schools located betwixt and between stunning coastlines and the spectacular North Yorkshire Moors.
Main duties of the job
- Provide senior clinical leadership within the Emergency Department.
- Deliver high-quality care for patients presenting with acute and emergency conditions.
- Participate in departmental governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Supervise and support junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
- Contribute to teaching and training of medical students and postgraduate trainees.
- Engage in service development and pathway redesign to improve patient flow and outcomes.
- Participate in the on-call rota (1:6 frequency, Category 1A - attracts 5% availability supplement).
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications and Training
- FRCEM or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:CCT in Emergency Medicine (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), or CESR
- Up to date and fit to practise safely. Essential:
- Evidence of leadership and team-working skills.
- Experience in managing the full range of emergency presentations.
- Commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Ability to supervise and teach junior staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications and Training
- FRCEM or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:CCT in Emergency Medicine (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), or CESR
- Up to date and fit to practise safely. Essential:
- Evidence of leadership and team-working skills.
- Experience in managing the full range of emergency presentations.
- Commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Ability to supervise and teach junior staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCEM or equivalent qualification
- Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice.
- Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) Or CESR
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research in Emergency Medicine
- Substantive NHS experience.
- Research experience & peer-reviewed journal publications
- Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit.
- Written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCEM or equivalent qualification
- Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice.
- Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) Or CESR
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research in Emergency Medicine
- Substantive NHS experience.
- Research experience & peer-reviewed journal publications
- Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit.
- Written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues
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).
