Job summary Interviews will be held on 4/6/25 We are recruiting a locum consultant in Emergency Medicine in the Charing Cross Emergency Department for a 12 month period. The post creates an exciting opportunity to work in a large, diverse and cohesive team of Emergency Medicine consultants. The post is suitable for new consultants who have recently completed entry onto the specialist register in Emergency Medicine as well as for experienced consultants with established special interests looking to further develop these in the setting of an academic health science centre. Applications are welcomed from consultants who can demonstrate experience or dual accreditation in one or more of: Departmental or directorate leadership Research Major Trauma ICU Acute medicine Education Frailty Mental Health This post will be based at Charing Cross Hospital. The Charing Cross consultant team provides direct clinical care to patients, clinical supervision to the junior medical team, and department overview to maintain patient flow and mitigate clinical risk. Main duties of the job This post will join the consultant teams working in the Charing Cross Emergency Department. The post holder will work closely with other members of the team to ensure delivery of high quality emergency care within the strategic framework agreed by the Emergency Medicine Directorate. They will work closely with the Head of Specialty for the Emergency Department, the Clinical Director for the Emergency Medicine Directorate, and other Divisional colleagues to ensure the highest standard of care. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director. An indicative Job plan is included within the job description. The post-holder will be expected to work 1:7 weekends on the Charing Cross site. The post holder and Clinical Director will review the Job Plan annually in line with the provisions in Schedule 3 of the Terms and Conditions. Either may propose amendment of the job plan. The weekly timetable will be agreed as part of a team job plan. Principles 1 late shift alternative weeks or weekly dependent on team job planning 0800-1700 cover to include a combination of SDEC, CDU, RAT 1:7 weekends with 8 hours per day On call cover once per fortnight There is the option to work fixed sessions or to participate in self rostering. All shifts are calculated on an annualised basis and team job planning allows considerable flexibility so the below is indicative. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview. Details Date posted 19 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience £105,504 to £139,882 per annum WTE Contract Locum Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-LCONA204 Job locations Charing Cross Hospital London W6 8RF Job description Job responsibilities Key areas of responsibilities; Provide High Quality Care to Patients Research, Teaching and Training Performance Management Medical Staff Management Governance Strategy and Business Planning Leadership and Team Working Administrative duties The post holder will work closely with the team in the ED and will liaise closely with other members of the Urgent & Emergency Medicine Directorate to ensure delivery of high quality emergency medicine services within the strategic framework agreed by the team. They will work closely with the Clinical Director and specialty heads for emergency medicine. The successful applicant will be expected to actively engage in a programme of professional development. Within the department there are weekly educational sessions in which the post holder will participate. Opportunities also exist within the wider Trust and Imperial College. There is also an expectation that the post holder makes use of resources outside the Trust and maintains a CPD log with the College of Emergency Medicine. Job description Job responsibilities Key areas of responsibilities; Provide High Quality Care to Patients Research, Teaching and Training Performance Management Medical Staff Management Governance Strategy and Business Planning Leadership and Team Working Administrative duties The post holder will work closely with the team in the ED and will liaise closely with other members of the Urgent & Emergency Medicine Directorate to ensure delivery of high quality emergency medicine services within the strategic framework agreed by the team. They will work closely with the Clinical Director and specialty heads for emergency medicine. The successful applicant will be expected to actively engage in a programme of professional development. Within the department there are weekly educational sessions in which the post holder will participate. Opportunities also exist within the wider Trust and Imperial College. There is also an expectation that the post holder makes use of resources outside the Trust and maintains a CPD log with the College of Emergency Medicine. Person Specification Qualifications Essential On GMC Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine Fellowship of the College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent higher degree in Emergency Medicine ATLS, APLS, ALS provider Relevant experience Essential Completion of training programme in Emergency Medicine (or within three months at interview) Relevant experience in UK or Ireland for clinical leadership Clinical skills Essential Able to demonstrate clinical skills in managing the full range of patient presentations as defined in the College of Emergency Medicine curriculum. Able to lead major trauma calls Management skills Essential Understanding of the challenges of clinical leadership and managing a multiprofessional team within financial constraints Understanding of performance issues Teaching & Training Essential Experience of teaching and training Experience of educational & clinical supervision Audit Essential Evidence of completion of audit project including implementation of recommendations Evidence to provide clinical leadership for audit programmes Language Essential Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements Person Specification Qualifications Essential On GMC Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine Fellowship of the College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent higher degree in Emergency Medicine ATLS, APLS, ALS provider Relevant experience Essential Completion of training programme in Emergency Medicine (or within three months at interview) Relevant experience in UK or Ireland for clinical leadership Clinical skills Essential Able to demonstrate clinical skills in managing the full range of patient presentations as defined in the College of Emergency Medicine curriculum. Able to lead major trauma calls Management skills Essential Understanding of the challenges of clinical leadership and managing a multiprofessional team within financial constraints Understanding of performance issues Teaching & Training Essential Experience of teaching and training Experience of educational & clinical supervision Audit Essential Evidence of completion of audit project including implementation of recommendations Evidence to provide clinical leadership for audit programmes Language Essential Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements 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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address Charing Cross Hospital London W6 8RF Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address Charing Cross Hospital London W6 8RF Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Charing Cross Hospital, W6 8RF London, United Kingdom