Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and high calibre Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine. The ED provides care to a diverse and high acuity patient population and operates as part of a major tertiary centre, including Major Trauma Centre responsibilities. Effective management of clinical risk, patient flow and operational pressure is a key priority for the Trust, and the post holder will play a central role in providing visible senior clinical leadership on the shop floor, supporting safe, timely and high-quality patient care in line with RCEM guidance. The successful applicant will work as part of a well-established and supportive team, contributing to Consultant delivered care, supervision of trainees and advanced practitioners, and the ongoing development of Emergency Medicine services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The department is supported by a multidisciplinary workforce including doctors in training, locally employed doctors, medical students, Emergency Practitioners and Advanced Care Practitioners. The ED comprises resuscitation facilities, rapid assessment and triage areas, majors and minors areas, and a UTC, incorporating ambulatory care, minor illness and injury pathways, and GP service. This post is offered as a fixed term Locum appointment for an initial period of 12 months, on 10PA job plan, with weekend working commitment of 1:6. Applicants must hold full GMC registration, be on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine or within six months of achieving CCT