Job summaryThe appointed Consultant will be clinically responsible for: Consultant sign off for RCEM designated conditions.
Provide senior clinical input in to complex / serious cases in ED.Risk management and addressing capacity issues in the department by liaising with the management team and follow policies to mobilise other specialty teams. Lead role to arrange safe disposition of patients in ED for a longer than desired period of time.
When faced with an exit block in the department, the Emergency Department consultant will try to mitigate the effects in ED whilst solutions are sought within the hospital to improve flow.
Follow Roles and Responsibilities delineated by the department to facilitate working in different areas on EDAll consultants are expected to participate in the oncall rota.
The post-holder will be expected to be committed to the concept of lifelong learning and produce and maintain a Personal Development Plan and Job Plan in agreement with the Clinical Director.
Main duties of the jobThe Emergency Care Centre comprises of different areas and a dedicated x-ray facility.
These areas are as follows: Adult Majors 1 Assessment Area - 16 cubiclesAdult Majors 2 Assessment Area (for ambulant patients) - 10 cubiclesChildren's Emergency Centre - 8 cubicles including HDU bayResuscitation - 5 baysClinical Decisions Area - 6 beds and a seated areaAn Urgent Care Centre at Wigan and LeighSeparate areas for ambulance and walk in triageAbout usChoose Well - Choose WWLWrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas.
At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values 'the WWL Way'.WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-CallPlease note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
The role could require you to work across all areas in the Trust.
DetailsDate posted23 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number302-26- 8274617-MHR-MJob locationsRoyal Albert Edward InfirmaryWigan LaneWiganWN1 2NNUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo maintain the highest clinical standards in emergency medicineAdheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progressionDemonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical PracticeProvides safe and effective care for critically ill patients for all ages with specialist help and guidanceTo lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patientsEvaluates and instigates initial management of safeguarding concerns
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo maintain the highest clinical standards in emergency medicineAdheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progressionDemonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical PracticeProvides safe and effective care for critically ill patients for all ages with specialist help and guidanceTo lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patientsEvaluates and instigates initial management of safeguarding concernsPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull registration with the General Medical CouncilFellow of the Royal College of Emergency MedicineTraining & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCTEntry onto the Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of CCT date at interviewATLS / ETC, APLS, ALS ProviderUltrasound trainedDesirableATLS / ETC, APLS, ALS instructor
Experience and Achievements
EssentialBroad experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK including Paediatric EMExperience of postgraduate and undergraduate teachingEvidence of having undertaken audit work that has brought about changeEvidence of having undertaken original researchEvidence of personal practice in all areas described by RCEM curriculum role as Consultant and all its implied responsibility for clinical management tasksExperience of using evidence base to support decision makingExperience of conducting clinical auditExperience in demonstrating clinical procedures / techniques to other healthcare professionalsDesirableAdvanced Airway Management trainedExperience of managing an Emergency Department in the last 3 yearsExperience as Clinical Team Leader
Skills
EssentialAbility to lead and work as part of multidisciplinary teamGood written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and all levels of staff. Flexible attitude, polite and professional mannerAbility to manage conflicting & unpredictable demandsCompetent to work under pressureExcellent communication skillsAbility to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplinesAbility to manage and lead clinical team. Competent in basic information technology. Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctorsDesirableEnhanced IT skillsFormal training in managementPublished research in peer reviewed journal
Knowledge
EssentialAbility to design and deliver talks / lectures / workshops effectivelyCommitment to continuing medical education and developmentUnderstanding of research methodology and its use in clinical practiceUnderstanding of the Clinical Governance processDesirableFormal training in TeachingUnderstanding of NHS resources & resource management.
Additional
EssentialSpeak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull registration with the General Medical CouncilFellow of the Royal College of Emergency MedicineTraining & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCTEntry onto the Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of CCT date at interviewATLS / ETC, APLS, ALS ProviderUltrasound trainedDesirableATLS / ETC, APLS, ALS instructor
Experience and Achievements
EssentialBroad experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK including Paediatric EMExperience of postgraduate and undergraduate teachingEvidence of having undertaken audit work that has brought about changeEvidence of having undertaken original researchEvidence of personal practice in all areas described by RCEM curriculum role as Consultant and all its implied responsibility for clinical management tasksExperience of using evidence base to support decision makingExperience of conducting clinical auditExperience in demonstrating clinical procedures / techniques to other healthcare professionalsDesirableAdvanced Airway Management trainedExperience of managing an Emergency Department in the last 3 yearsExperience as Clinical Team Leader
Skills
EssentialAbility to lead and work as part of multidisciplinary teamGood written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and all levels of staff. Flexible attitude, polite and professional mannerAbility to manage conflicting & unpredictable demandsCompetent to work under pressureExcellent communication skillsAbility to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplinesAbility to manage and lead clinical team. Competent in basic information technology. Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctorsDesirableEnhanced IT skillsFormal training in managementPublished research in peer reviewed journal
Knowledge
EssentialAbility to design and deliver talks / lectures / workshops effectivelyCommitment to continuing medical education and developmentUnderstanding of research methodology and its use in clinical practiceUnderstanding of the Clinical Governance processDesirableFormal training in TeachingUnderstanding of NHS resources & resource management.
Additional
EssentialSpeak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitationDisclosure 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
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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 nameWrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Albert Edward InfirmaryWigan LaneWiganWN1 2NNUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Albert Edward InfirmaryWigan LaneWiganWN1 2NNUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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