Job summaryA Consultant in Emergency Medicine provides senior clinical leadership within the Emergency Department (ED), delivering expert assessment, decision-making, and management of acutely unwell or injured patients while overseeing the performance, safety, and development of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will;Lead the delivery of high-quality, timely emergency care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and complex conditions.Provide senior clinical decision-making to support safe flow through the ED and into inpatient or community pathways.Ensure clinical governance, patient safety, and service improvement remain central to departmental practice.This is a permanent post.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will:Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Emergency Service for the Directorate.Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the coordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.Participate in the Consultant on-call rota at the Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospitals with additional cover during colleague's absence.Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full time, and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development. Develop close links with General Practitioners operating in the area.Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.Clinical duties will include all those duties normally expected of a Consultant in a similar sized Emergency Department in the United Kingdom.About usThe two Emergency Departments act as a single Emergency Service based on the two sites. The Royal Preston site is designated as the Major Trauma Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria with #team ED leading the multi-disciplinary trauma team.Successful applicants will join an extensive team of Middle Grade doctors, Junior Doctors and ACPs providing comprehensive clinical support to the departments. We are now taking ED trainees at ST3 level for part of their Paediatric EM rotation. There is a dedicated, highly skilled nursing workforce including a team of Nurse Clinicians, Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Physiotherapists providing extensive cover.The ED consultant rota is annualised allowing flexibility and options for home-life balance. SPA activity will be written in the contract for simulation training as well as that required for revalidation. Any further SPA would be negotiable to enhance the candidate's expertise and interests. There are numerous opportunities to be involved with education at undergraduate level and multi-disciplinary post graduate as well as research and audit.The consultant body is encouraged to take the lead at Directorate level and we have a good reputation for our governance procedures. For those with children both hospital sites have a nursery.DetailsDate posted06 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number438-CA834Job locationsRoyal Preston HospitalSharoe Green LanePrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:What we can offerJob Plan/On-call RequirementsThe Team
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:What we can offerJob Plan/On-call RequirementsThe TeamPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC Registration and Licence to PracticeMBBS or equivalentCCT or CESR (or entry within 6 months) in EMMCEM or other equivalent Royal College Postgraduate Examination
Experience and Skills
EssentialPossesses up-to-date ALS, APLS, and ATLS or ETC certificationEvidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development.DesirableFICE Accreditation or SimilarALS or Equivalent Instructor status
Management
EssentialEvidence of Clinical LeadershipEvidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service developmentDesirableLeadership Roles within NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC Registration and Licence to PracticeMBBS or equivalentCCT or CESR (or entry within 6 months) in EMMCEM or other equivalent Royal College Postgraduate Examination
Experience and Skills
EssentialPossesses up-to-date ALS, APLS, and ATLS or ETC certificationEvidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development.DesirableFICE Accreditation or SimilarALS or Equivalent Instructor status
Management
EssentialEvidence of Clinical LeadershipEvidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service developmentDesirableLeadership Roles within NHSDisclosure 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 nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Preston HospitalSharoe Green LanePrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Preston HospitalSharoe Green LanePrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Consultant in Emergency Medicine in Hove employer: National health service
The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises patient safety and service improvement. With a strong commitment to employee development, including leadership training and apprenticeship programmes, staff are empowered to grow their skills while contributing to the health of London. The Trust's inclusive culture and focus on quality management ensure that employees feel valued and supported in their vital roles.
