Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

The closing date is 08 October 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 x 12 month fixed term post to work as a Locum Consultant within Emergency Medicine at UHNM.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the substantive Consultant, Middle Grade and Junior Medical teams to deliver a high quality and timely service to the local population. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to shape and contribute to the development of the service. They will also work closely with the current team of consultant colleagues and participate in a 1 in 6 weekend rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will provide clinical leadership within the Emergency Department at UHNM. You will be expected to work with other members of the Emergency Medicine team to provide first class clinical care in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine across both Royal Stoke and County Hospitals. You will provide clinical leadership, including delivery of the Clinical Quality Indicators (CQI) for Emergency Medicine.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached in the supporting documents.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBCHB or equivalent
• FRCEM or equivalent or working towards
• ALS or equivalent
• ATLS certification
• APLS certification
• Full GMC registration Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via: - oCCT within 6 months of date of the AAC oCESR

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
• Broad clinical experience within Emergency Medicine within the NHS
• Further skills in information technology

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

• Interest and awareness of research

Management and Administrative Experience

• Experienced in demonstrating clinical procedures / techniques to other healthcare professionals
• Appraisal and assessment training skills

Clinical Experience & Training

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
• Broad clinical experience within Emergency Medicine

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust