At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in Emergency Medicine while teaching and mentoring future healthcare professionals.
- Company: Join the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, dedicated to high-quality community care.
- Benefits: Flexible working, development opportunities, and a strong focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive, inclusive team that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in emergency care and shape the future of healthcare in West Essex.
- Qualifications: Experience in Emergency Medicine and a passion for teaching and leadership.
The predicted salary is between 55355 - 60000 £ per year.
Job overview
The successful candidates will join our existing team of 13 Consultants along with a number of SAS Doctors, resident Doctors, Advanced nurse practitioners, ENPs and Physicians’ associates.
These new posts, following a recent successful business case, are to increase the Consultant cover within the Emergency Department and be able to drive and deliver excellence in line with the Trust’s vision for future.
Each successful candidate is expected to work 10 programmed activities per week.
For further information, or to arrange an informal department visit, please contact Dr Gnana Singaravadivel via email:
Main duties of the job
Emergency Medicine sits within the Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) division which is led by a Divisional Medical Director (DMD) who is supported by the Divisional Director of Operations and the Divisional Director of Nursing.
The successful candidates are accountable to the Medical Director.
The following are considered to be the main duties and responsibilities of the post holder.
- To provide Departmental Leadership acting as the senior in charge, including direction and supervision of other doctors and nurses and the provision of clinical advice and microteaching.
- To advise and decide on investigations appropriate to a given situation and in assessing the significance of results.
- To work with the shift-coordinator and site team to ensure the safe and smooth running of the Department.
- To see, treat and discharge or refer ED patients as appropriate.
- To run all Trauma and Cardiac Arrest Calls, or directly supervise a resident clinician running the call for Educational purposes.
- To liaise with the Site Manager, CSG Lead, Head of Nursing, General Manager, on-call Executive/Manager and/or Consultants from other departments as necessary to raise awareness of risks to the department, and to work together to mitigate clinical risk, especially during periods of high patient volume or acuity.
- To be responsible for the running of the Emergency Medicine SDEC.
- To actively participate in the Clinical governance and patient safety & quality (PS&Q) activities.
- To take part in or lead appropriate research/quality improvement projects.
- To support the teaching, training and development of resident medical doctors, nursing and allied health professional staff.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services.
We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined‑up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people.
We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing.
As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
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Contact Details:
Princess Alexandra Hospital Recruitment Team
