Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Consultant in Emergency Medicine Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (ULTH) as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Lincoln County Hospital. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of six months’ experience in a Consultant role. This is a pivotal time to join our Trust, which has recently been awarded Teaching Hospital Status. We are currently recruiting for a substantive consultant position in the Emergency Medicine department at Pilgrim Hospital Boston.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the highest quality of care to patients attending the Emergency Department. The role involves working on a 1:15 on-call rota with a weekend frequency of 1:5. The job plan is structured with an 85% Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 15% Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) split. Please note that this job description has not yet received Royal College approval. Interviews will be conducted by an AAC panel on 27th November 2026.

Main Duties

• Provide comprehensive clinical care in the Emergency Department, ensuring high-quality treatment for all patients.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain emergency medicine services in alignment with strategic goals.
• Supervise and train junior medical and nursing staff within the Emergency Department.
• Participate in developing treatment protocols for the Emergency Department in conjunction with specialty colleagues.
• Lead the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff.
• Train and assess Specialist Registrars and ST Grade doctors rotating through the department.
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues from other specialties and the Primary Care Trust.
• Commit to clinical governance principles, including developing systems for clinical audits and participating in the Trust’s Clinical Governance Programme.
• Engage in the Trust’s Clinical Incident Reporting System and develop a personal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
• Encourage the development of a special interest that complements the existing consultants’ expertise.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent qualification expected within six months of the interview.
• FRCEM or equivalent qualification is required.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is necessary.
• Desirable qualifications include leadership or teaching certifications.
• Broad experience in Emergency Medicine, including independent responsibility for clinical work.
• Experience in providing leadership and supervision in an Emergency Department setting.
• Ability to teach all levels of medical and clinical staff, including Advanced Clinical Practitioners, paramedics, nurses, Physician Associates, and Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
• At least six months of experience working at a Consultant level.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £113,565 to £150,569 per annum.
• Permanent full-time contract with a structured on-call rota.
• 32 days of annual leave plus 8 Bank/Public holidays.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with contributions from both the employee and the Trust.
• Excellent relocation package available.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Support for a healthy work-life balance, including an Occupational Health Service.
• Various NHS discounts available for staff.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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