Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine - 12 Months FTC in Essex

Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine – 12 Months FTC

Triple West Medical are seeking a Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine for our NHS Client based in Essex for 12 months on a salaried Fixed Term Contract.

About the NHS FT?

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, they serve a population of over 1 million with a workforce of over 15,000 passionate professionals. They are committed to delivering excellent clinical care, supporting innovation, and creating an environment where staff are empowered to grow, develop and excel.

About the Hospital

Based at the main Hospital, the Emergency Department manages around 450 attendances per day, supported by 16 consultant posts, 25 senior grades, and strong links with Acute Medicine, Paediatrics and Ambulatory Care. They deliver a modern emergency pathway, including Rapid Assessment and Patient Treatment (RAPT), and prioritise a collaborative whole‑system approach to keep patient flow safe, efficient and effective.

The facilities include:

• 6‑bed Resus
• 19 Majors cubicles
• Minors area
• Co‑located Paediatric ED
• Ambulance Offload Bay
• GP Streaming

The Role

As a Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high‑quality clinical care in both adult and paediatric emergency medicine. You will:

• Provide expert assessment, stabilisation and management of emergency patients
• Lead on RAPT and oversee safe, effective patient flow
• Supervise, teach and support junior medical staff
• Work collaboratively with ED colleagues and partners across Acute, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation and Community teams
• Contribute to service development, governance, audit and quality improvement
• Participate in the consultant on‑call rota
• Take part in planning, service redesign and innovation within the department
• They actively encourage Consultants to develop specialist interests and will support you in pursuing areas such as ultrasound, trauma, paediatrics, ambulatory care, governance or education.

What They Offer

• A friendly, inclusive and team‑focused environment
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests and lead projects
• Strong clinical governance and audit support
• Excellent education and research infrastructure
• Access to training, CPD and study leave
• Office space, 0.5 WTE secretarial support and IT facilities
• A flexible, supportive working culture aligned with patient needs and staff wellbeing

Professional Development

With university hospital status, they take teaching and training seriously. You’ll have regular opportunities to teach and mentor medical students, junior doctors and primary care colleagues. The Postgraduate Medical Centre, library and education programme provide additional resources to support continual growth and learning.

Who They Are Looking For

• You’ll be an experienced Emergency Medicine clinician who brings energy, leadership and a passion for delivering exceptional care. You will have:
• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC Specialist Register entry (or within 6 months of CCT at interview, or CESR‑eligible)
• Broad training and expertise across the Emergency Medicine spectrum
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Experience supervising trainees and providing clinical teaching
• Commitment to audit, quality improvement and evidence‑based practice
• The ability to take independent responsibility for clinical decision‑making
• A flexible, compassionate and resilient approach to working

Please apply below or contact us on 02077473035