Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Job summary Our Emergency Department is challenging, rewarding and unlike anywhere else. We believe the best patient care comes from people who support one another, regardless of job title. Our department has also been featured in a BBC documentary, "Emergency 24/7", providingan authentic insight into the realities of modern emergency care andshowcasingthe professionalism, resilience and teamwork that define our staff. Why Join Us? This is more than consultant post in a busy major trauma centre--it'san opportunity to help shape the future of a growing Emergency Department. We offer a varied role across the Emergency Department and Minor Injury Unit, opportunities to develop trauma care skills, and the chance to work alongside an experienced, supportive multidisciplinary team. The Emergency Department at Southmead Hospital sees between 300and 350 patients per day, with a wide variety of conditions predominantly from the North of Bristol but from the region as part of the Trusts tertiary services. Please note the JD for this role does nothave RCEM approval due to the differences with the SPA split within the job plan. Applicants should have a CCT or be within twelve months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will work with the established 29 Consultants and 2 Specialists in a rota including evening, weekend and overnight sessions as part of their job plan. The successful applicant will be expected to take a role in our new (co-located) minor injuries unit, as well as working with the other Consultants on the shop floor, enabling the Department to meet National Service Frameworks and Government targets. The appointee will be contractually accountable to the Bristol Foundation NHS Trust for the provision of services. The appointee will be managerially responsible to the Chief Executive through the Divisional Director. All Consultants are required to undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy. Consultants are also required to take an active and co-operative approach to their job planning, which will be reviewed on an annual basis by their clinical Director. About us Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge. Details Date posted 01 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 339-MED5324-BKS Job locations Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Training & Experience Essential Minimum 2 yrs of NHS experience Minimum of 8 years postgraduate experience including three years as a Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential. Training in diagnosis and treatment of Emergency Medicine conditions. Desirable Advanced resuscitation skills, experience of observation Medicine Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Ability to provide independent consultant-level clinical decision making. Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Desirable Broad range of IT skills Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Experience in audit project and written up Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Knowledge of political context within which we operate. Desirable Completion of a general management course or programme Research Essential Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in clinical research Desirable Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers Proven track record in research leadership or delivery. Qualifications & Training Essential FRCEM or equivalent CCT in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of completion and eligible for entry to the GMC Specialist Register at the time of appointment. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. Full registration with the GMC Desirable Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS). Teaching and Training Essential Experience of teaching medical undergraduates & postgraduates Proven teaching ability Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team Desirable Formal teaching/ education qualification Educational Supervisor training completed. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and educational leadership Management & Leadership Essential Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Desirable Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations Desirable Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Trained as a Consultant Appraiser Person Specification Training & Experience Essential Minimum 2 yrs of NHS experience Minimum of 8 years postgraduate experience including three years as a Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential. Training in diagnosis and treatment of Emergency Medicine conditions. Desirable Advanced resuscitation skills, experience of observation Medicine Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Ability to provide independent consultant-level clinical decision making. Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Desirable Broad range of IT skills Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Experience in audit project and written up Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Knowledge of political context within which we operate. Desirable Completion of a general management course or programme Research Essential Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in clinical research Desirable Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers Proven track record in research leadership or delivery. Qualifications & Training Essential FRCEM or equivalent CCT in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of completion and eligible for entry to the GMC Specialist Register at the time of appointment. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. Full registration with the GMC Desirable Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS). Teaching and Training Essential Experience of teaching medical undergraduates & postgraduates Proven teaching ability Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team Desirable Formal teaching/ education qualification Educational Supervisor training completed. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and educational leadership Management & Leadership Essential Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Desirable Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations Desirable Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Trained as a Consultant Appraiser Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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).