Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.

Job Closes: 22.11.26

Assessment date: TBC

Interview date: 14.12.2026

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Medical Degree
• Relevant postgraduate qualification FRCEM or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register
• Either CCT or CESR Portfolio pathway

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Excellent experience of DGH work
• Evidence of broad training and experience in EM
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work
• Can deliver service without direct supervision

Desirable criteria

• Additional sub specialty training and expertise

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential criteria

• Understanding of Clinical Governance and demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and med students

Desirable criteria

• Participation in national audits
• Participation in research
• Formal teaching accreditation or qualification

Personal skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to co-operate in a team environment
• Leadership skills
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates broad understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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