Job summary Join Our Emergency Department as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust We are delighted to invite applications for two Consultant posts in Emergency Medicine at West Suffolk Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred emergency care. Working in a friendly and open district general hospital. What We're Looking For Are you passionate about Emergency Medicine? Do you bring strong core EM skills, alongside the ambition to develop subspecialty interests that can benefit our service or patient groups? If you have a special interest area you'd like to explore or grow, we are ready to support your development. Come and Visit Us We warmly welcome informal visits or conversations about the role -- please don't hesitate to get in touch. We'd be happy to show you around and discuss how we can support your career in Emergency Medicine. Please See Full Job Description attached for details Interviews to be held on Friday the 11th July 2025 Main duties of the job The Role We are looking for two exceptional Emergency Medicine clinicians to join our consultant team. We welcome applicants with an interest or expertise in areas such as: o Resuscitationo Ultrasoundo Clinical governanceo Medical leadershipo Teaching and education The post is offered on an annualised rota on a 1:10 on-call basis, designed to provide flexibility while maintaining robust senior coverage across the department. Please See Full Job Description attached for details About us #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? Details Date posted 13 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 179-7065802-MSC Job locations West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Hardwick Lane Bury St. Edmunds IP33 2QZ Job description Job responsibilities About Our Emergency Department Our department includes: A majors and resuscitation area A Rapid Assessment and Treatment (RAT) zone A dedicated additional majors unit with single cubicles for managing infectious patients A paediatric emergency area A minor injuries and illnesses unitWe are committed to meeting national performance standards and continually strive to enhance the care and experience of every patient who walks through our doors. Please See Full Job Description attached for details Job description Job responsibilities About Our Emergency Department Our department includes: A majors and resuscitation area A Rapid Assessment and Treatment (RAT) zone A dedicated additional majors unit with single cubicles for managing infectious patients A paediatric emergency area A minor injuries and illnesses unitWe are committed to meeting national performance standards and continually strive to enhance the care and experience of every patient who walks through our doors. Please See Full Job Description attached for details Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBChB or MBBS or equivalent FRCEM or equivalent ALS or equivalent certification ATLS or equivalent certification APLS or equivalent certification Entry on GMC Specialist Register and hold a licence to practise or be eligible for entry on the Register (within six months of completion of Certificate of Completion of Training) at time of interview. Desirable Instructor status in life support course Experience Essential Evidence of thorough training in Emergency Medicine Able to offer expert clinical opinion on all aspects within EM. Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Desirable Substantive work in UK Emergency Medicine Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty Knowledge and Skills Essential All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. ? PLAB1 ? PLAB2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence. Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC and meets its requirements Ability to work as an effective part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to build good working relations with peers & staff Strong written and verbal communication skills Technical Skills Essential Able to organise and prioritise workload An understanding of accountability for patient care Clinical Governance Essential Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate personal continuing development Participation in QIP Understanding of patient safety and risk management Desirable Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine Experience of guideline appraisal Research Essential Interest in research and commitment to support research or skills in critical appraisal. Desirable Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal Experience of literature appraisal Management Ability Essential Demonstrable leadership qualities IT literacy Ability to share departmental management duties Time management skills Desirable Evidence of management experience or training Teaching/Education Essential Experience in effective teaching Desirable Recognised teaching qualification Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBChB or MBBS or equivalent FRCEM or equivalent ALS or equivalent certification ATLS or equivalent certification APLS or equivalent certification Entry on GMC Specialist Register and hold a licence to practise or be eligible for entry on the Register (within six months of completion of Certificate of Completion of Training) at time of interview. Desirable Instructor status in life support course Experience Essential Evidence of thorough training in Emergency Medicine Able to offer expert clinical opinion on all aspects within EM. Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Desirable Substantive work in UK Emergency Medicine Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty Knowledge and Skills Essential All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. ? PLAB1 ? PLAB2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence. Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC and meets its requirements Ability to work as an effective part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to build good working relations with peers & staff Strong written and verbal communication skills Technical Skills Essential Able to organise and prioritise workload An understanding of accountability for patient care Clinical Governance Essential Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate personal continuing development Participation in QIP Understanding of patient safety and risk management Desirable Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine Experience of guideline appraisal Research Essential Interest in research and commitment to support research or skills in critical appraisal. Desirable Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal Experience of literature appraisal Management Ability Essential Demonstrable leadership qualities IT literacy Ability to share departmental management duties Time management skills Desirable Evidence of management experience or training Teaching/Education Essential Experience in effective teaching Desirable Recognised teaching qualification 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) . 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) . Employer details Employer name West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Hardwick Lane Bury St. Edmunds IP33 2QZ Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Hardwick Lane Bury St. Edmunds IP33 2QZ Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Lane, IP33 2QZ Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom