Consultant in Emergency Medicine in Crewe

Job summaryWant to work in a progressive and dynamic Emergency Department?We are seeking energetic, effective and enthusiastic consultants with the passion to develop and deliver high quality emergency care at Weston General Hospital.We pride ourselves on our excellent patient care; our strong relationships between our clinical, nursing and management teams; our standing as a Bronze accredited GreenED; and our commitment to constant improvement through our research and teaching.Interested? We would love you to come and visit us!We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and clinically focussed individuals as Consultants in Emergency Medicine. The successful candidates will join our existing team of 14 consultants and specialists. The team are committed to improving and advancing the quality of Emergency Care and deliver excellent training available locally and nationally. The successful candidate will work within a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team. You will be based at the Weston General Hospital ED, part of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT).Main duties of the jobMain duties of the jobThe hospital serves a resident population of around 212,000 people in North Somerset with over 70% of people living in the four main towns, Weston, Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea. A further 5.1 million day trippers and 375,000 staying visitors increase this base population each year. This is a busy Accident & Emergency department which operates between 0800hrs - 2200hrs. The department offers full emergency care services and sees approximately 56,000 patients annually. A Same Day Emergency Care Service (SDEC), Seashore Centre (Paediatrics) and a Medical Day Unit all support Urgent and Emergency care at the Weston Division. The department also provides a specific Geriatric Emergency Medicine Service (GEMs) supported by both the Frailty SDEC and the hospital Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU).About usBristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.With an annual turnover of 2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.DetailsDate posted27 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year pa pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number387-WD9145-MPJob locationsWeston General HospitalWeston-super-MareBS23 2EDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob descriptionJoin a dynamic multidisciplinary team of senior medical, nursing, and management staff delivering and advancing high-quality Emergency Care across North Somerset and the surrounding areas. This busy coastal Emergency Department manages over 160 patients daily, offering a broad and complex case mix of patients of all ages. The role involves providing senior clinical presence on the shop floor from 08:00 to 00:00, seven days a week, with additional on-call responsibilities.The appointee will lead the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients in the adult Emergency Department and contribute to care within the ED Observation Unit. Close collaboration with the hospitals Assessment units, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), ICU, and specialty teams is essential to ensure seamless, patient-centred care. Emergency staff retain responsibility for immediate care, while ongoing management is coordinated with relevant specialties.As a Consultant at Weston General Hospital Emergency Department you will get to strike a unique balance of hands on patient care and department management as the Emergency Physician In Charge (EPIC)The post includes leadership responsibilities during major incidents and supports emergency admissions under on-call specialty teams. Applicants must hold, or be close to obtaining, CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent GMC specialist registration, and demonstrate commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, teaching, and service development. Job description Job responsibilitiesJob descriptionJoin a dynamic multidisciplinary team of senior medical, nursing, and management staff delivering and advancing high-quality Emergency Care across North Somerset and the surrounding areas. This busy coastal Emergency Department manages over 160 patients daily, offering a broad and complex case mix of patients of all ages. The role involves providing senior clinical presence on the shop floor from 08:00 to 00:00, seven days a week, with additional on-call responsibilities.The appointee will lead the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients in the adult Emergency Department and contribute to care within the ED Observation Unit. Close collaboration with the hospitals Assessment units, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), ICU, and specialty teams is essential to ensure seamless, patient-centred care. Emergency staff retain responsibility for immediate care, while ongoing management is coordinated with relevant specialties.As a Consultant at Weston General Hospital Emergency Department you will get to strike a unique balance of hands on patient care and department management as the Emergency Physician In Charge (EPIC)The post includes leadership responsibilities during major incidents and supports emergency admissions under on-call specialty teams. Applicants must hold, or be close to obtaining, CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent GMC specialist registration, and demonstrate commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, teaching, and service development.Person Specification Qualifications & Training EssentialFully registered with GMC. Certification of completion of specialist training / CESR ORbe within 6 months of gaining it by the interview date (this does not apply to CESR)Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (or equivalent)Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine to take up Consultant appointment.ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS. ALS providerDesirableHigher degree eg MSc, PhD, MD.Instructor in one or more life support courses (ALS/ATLS/PALS/APLS or equivalent).Additional sub-speciality training qualifications, particularly in : PEM Professional Practice/ Clinical Skills EssentialEvidence of first-rate professional practice.Able to demonstrate clinical skills in managing the full range of patient presentations as defined in the Royal College Emergency medicine CurriculumDesirableEvidence of extended clinical skills in areas pertinent to acute and emergency care including but not exclusive to: Intensive Care medicine, Pre hospital medicine, point of care ultrasound, advanced airway management Clinical Governance EssentialAwareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to the specialty.DesirableCompletion of formal courses in aspects of clinical governance.Formal experience in the development of patient safety systems as pertaining to Emergency Medicine. Further training, eg, Management, Audit EssentialExperience of clinical audit and educationEvidence of completion of audit project including implementation of recommendationsEvidence of delivering Quality Improvement ProjectsEvidence to provide clinical leadership for audit programmesDesirableCompletion of formal courses in clinical audit & educationParticipation in or delivery of management training coursesFormal training in QIP methodology Research/Teaching/Publications EssentialDemonstrable teaching ability and research experience.Commitment to participate in research throughout the Emergency Medicine Service.Willingness to undertake teaching of clinical staff at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.DesirablePublished research and audit.History of designing and leading regional or national studies.Peer reviewed publications Interpersonal, communication and team working skills EssentialEvidence of management experienceEvidence of good team working with peers and other senior colleagues.Flexible attitude and good communication skills.Ability to integrate into and share leadership of a multidisciplinary teamCommitment to the provision of emergency services throughout the Bristol community, and to continuing professional development.DesirableRecognised leadership skills and qualificationsHas demonstrated ability to well work under pressure and in difficult circumstancesTo be able to demonstrate team leadership skills and work on own initiative.Formal training in Clinical Leadership Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Any other general requirements EssentialPrepared to work to job specificationMust be able to meet on-call requirements Person Specification Qualifications & Training EssentialFully registered with GMC. Certification of completion of specialist training / CESR ORbe within 6 months of gaining it by the interview date (this does not apply to CESR)Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (or equivalent)Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine to take up Consultant appointment.ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS. ALS providerDesirableHigher degree eg MSc, PhD, MD.Instructor in one or more life support courses (ALS/ATLS/PALS/APLS or equivalent).Additional sub-speciality training qualifications, particularly in : PEM Professional Practice/ Clinical Skills EssentialEvidence of first-rate professional practice.Able to demonstrate clinical skills in managing the full range of patient presentations as defined in the Royal College Emergency medicine CurriculumDesirableEvidence of extended clinical skills in areas pertinent to acute and emergency care including but not exclusive to: Intensive Care medicine, Pre hospital medicine, point of care ultrasound, advanced airway management Clinical Governance EssentialAwareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to the specialty.DesirableCompletion of formal courses in aspects of clinical governance.Formal experience in the development of patient safety systems as pertaining to Emergency Medicine. Further training, eg, Management, Audit EssentialExperience of clinical audit and educationEvidence of completion of audit project including implementation of recommendationsEvidence of delivering Quality Improvement ProjectsEvidence to provide clinical leadership for audit programmesDesirableCompletion of formal courses in clinical audit & educationParticipation in or delivery of management training coursesFormal training in QIP methodology Research/Teaching/Publications EssentialDemonstrable teaching ability and research experience.Commitment to participate in research throughout the Emergency Medicine Service.Willingness to undertake teaching of clinical staff at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.DesirablePublished research and audit.History of designing and leading regional or national studies.Peer reviewed publications Interpersonal, communication and team working skills EssentialEvidence of management experienceEvidence of good team working with peers and other senior colleagues.Flexible attitude and good communication skills.Ability to integrate into and share leadership of a multidisciplinary teamCommitment to the provision of emergency services throughout the Bristol community, and to continuing professional development.DesirableRecognised leadership skills and qualificationsHas demonstrated ability to well work under pressure and in difficult circumstancesTo be able to demonstrate team leadership skills and work on own initiative.Formal training in Clinical Leadership Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Any other general requirements EssentialPrepared to work to job specificationMust be able to meet on-call requirementsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameBristol NHS Foundation Trust AddressWeston General HospitalWeston-super-MareBS23 2EDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBristol NHS Foundation Trust AddressWeston General HospitalWeston-super-MareBS23 2EDUnited KingdomEmployer's website