Job summary Applications are invited for a Consultant in Emergency Medicine based Mid Cheshire Hospital in Crewe. The Emergency Department, Division of Medicine and Emergency Care, consists of 11 whole time equivalent Consultants (including this post) supported, at present, by 5 Specialty Doctors, 6 Specialist trainees, 6 GPSTs, 3 Foundation Year 2 Doctors and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. The Emergency Department (ED) is a busy department and accredited trauma unit providing acute emergency services for Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a catchment population of around 300,000. It is a pro-active and progressive department with a young, dynamic Consultant team which has a range of interests including paediatric emergency medicine and education. With the support of our Head of Nursing, Senior Service Manager and Matron, we are continually developing our emergency service by improving flow initiatives, evidence-based pathways and embracing new skills and clinical expertise, including stroke thrombolysis and paediatric procedural sedation. The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The applicant must be also on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview. The proposed AAC date is 17.07.2025 Main duties of the job The post holders will be responsible for the day to day management of patients attending the Emergency Department. In addition the post holders will: Share with their Consultant colleagues in the responsibility for providing Emergency Medicine services for the local population served by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Foster relationships between various members of the Emergency Department, the Division of Medicine and Emergency Care Division and other health care professionals. In addition, the successful candidates will be expected to work flexibly in achieving high quality care with particular emphasis on: Ensuring all appropriate local and national standards and targets are met. Ensuring the policies for communication with General Practitioners and patients are followed. Ensuring that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post. The post holders will be responsible for the day to day management of patients attending the Emergency Department. In addition the post holders. About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership. We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post. Details Date posted 15 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 412-MED-7020693-A Job locations Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities The job plan is based on 10 PAs split between 8 DCC & 2 SPA. A detailed job plan can be found within the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities The job plan is based on 10 PAs split between 8 DCC & 2 SPA. A detailed job plan can be found within the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT in Emergency Medicine (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights FRCEM or equivalent Current ALS, ATLS and/or ETC & APLS and/or EPLS provider certificates Desirable Royal College of Radiologists Level 1 competence in Emergency Ultrasound Dual accreditation in Emergency Medicine and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine or Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine. Other dual accreditations will be considered. Experience Essential Broad experience in Emergency Medicine Desirable Experience in critical care medicine, acute medicine, pre-hospital emergency medicine and / or paediatrics Ability Essential Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership in, the multidisciplinary team Effective communicator Excellent interpersonal skills Flexibility of approach Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance Effective team leader Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT in Emergency Medicine (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights FRCEM or equivalent Current ALS, ATLS and/or ETC & APLS and/or EPLS provider certificates Desirable Royal College of Radiologists Level 1 competence in Emergency Ultrasound Dual accreditation in Emergency Medicine and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine or Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine. Other dual accreditations will be considered. Experience Essential Broad experience in Emergency Medicine Desirable Experience in critical care medicine, acute medicine, pre-hospital emergency medicine and / or paediatrics Ability Essential Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership in, the multidisciplinary team Effective communicator Excellent interpersonal skills Flexibility of approach Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance Effective team leader 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). Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, CW1 4QJ Crewe, United Kingdom