Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Recruitment

Job Overview

• Position: Consultant in Emergency Medicine

• Salary Scale: £113,565 to £150,569 per year (Hospital Medical and Dental Pay Scheme)

• Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Working Pattern: Full-Time (10 Programmed Activities, with a weekend working commitment of 1:8)

• Closing Date: 3rd August 2026

• Reference Number: 304-KDA-1101441

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit enthusiastic and high-calibre Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join one of the largest and busiest Emergency Departments in the UK.

Operating as part of a major tertiary centre with Major Trauma Centre responsibilities, the ED delivers care to a diverse, high-acuity patient population. We welcome applicants from candidates with a special interest in Paediatrics. You will play a central role in providing visible senior clinical leadership on the shop floor, supporting safe, timely, and high-quality patient care while supervising trainees and advanced practitioners.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Shop Floor Clinical Leadership: Provide robust shop floor presence, visible senior leadership, and oversight of all team activity during clinical sessions to ensure patient safety and efficient flow.

• Trauma & Critical Care: Lead trauma calls and manage critically ill or injured patients in our capacity as a Major Trauma Centre.

• Supervision & Education: Supervise doctors in training, locally employed doctors, and multidisciplinary practitioners, contributing actively to postgraduate and undergraduate teaching.

• Governance, Audit & Quality Improvement: Engage proactively in departmental research, clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and risk management.

• Major Incident Participation: Support Trust major incident and mass casualty arrangements, including attendance and simulation training.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Requirements (Essential)

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.

• FRCEM or equivalent professional membership.

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine, or within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practise.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum.

• Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

• Checks & Sponsorship: Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks (where applicable), and active UK professional registration. Skilled Worker sponsorship is welcomed.