Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine - QEHB

Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine - QEHB

The closing date is 15 January 2026

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and high‑calibre Locum Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join one of the largest and busiest Emergency Departments in the UK.

The ED provides care to a diverse and high‑acuity patient population and operates as part of a major tertiary centre, including Major Trauma Centre responsibilities. Effective management of clinical risk, patient flow and operational pressure is a key priority, and the post holder will play a central role in providing visible senior clinical leadership on the shop floor, supporting safe, timely and high‑quality patient care.

The successful applicant will work as part of a well‑established and supportive team, contributing to consultant‑delivered care, supervision of trainees and advanced practitioners, and the ongoing development of Emergency Medicine services. The department is supported by a broad multidisciplinary workforce and comprises resuscitation facilities, rapid assessment and triage areas, majors and minors areas, and is preparing for the introduction of a new UTC from April 2026, incorporating ambulatory care, minor illness and injury pathways, and a GP service.

This post is offered as a fixed‑term locum appointment for an initial 12 months. Applicants must hold full GMC registration, be on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine or be within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview. The post would suit both newly appointed and established consultants.

• Have oversight of all team activity during clinical sessions and provide support to other team members as needed.
• Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
• Provide appropriate supervision to doctors in training, locally employed doctors and other clinical practitioners.
• Handle administrative duties related to patient care.
• Contribute to undergraduate, post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity, including AHPs as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in research, audit and QI projects as encouraged and supported.
• Accept appropriate evening and weekend on‑call commitments.
• Examine and treat patients in the ED.
• Support the clinical decision making of all medical and nursing clinicians within the Department.
• Provide on‑call support out of hours as agreed in the job plan.
• Attend the Department out of hours as per the agreed job plan.
• Remain contactable and available when on call.
• Provide consultant leadership for trauma calls and the management of critically ill/injured patients in the QEHB role as Major Trauma Centre.
• Participate in the Trust Major Incident and Mass Casualty arrangements, including attendance during declared incidents and participation in training/simulation exercises.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, can thrive, and is valued. We develop compassionate and culturally competent leaders, are values‑driven in all we do, and create a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on diversity. We recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds and support the diversity you bring, helping you achieve your full potential.

For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

The post attracts 10 PAs, including SPA in the expectation that career grade medical staff undertake additional roles as part of their normal agreed job plan. This may be reduced to 1.5 PAs or increased to 2.5 SPA for additional responsibilities agreed through job planning. The post holder will have responsibilities across the department, but there will be opportunities to develop subspecialty interests depending on experience and service needs.

Interviews will be held on the afternoon of 21st January 2026 - please ensure you are free to attend

• MBBS or equivalent.
• FRCEM or equivalent.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register for Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of CCT.
• Full GMC Registration.

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in Emergency Medicine.
• Ability to function as an independent operator in relevant procedures.
• Understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Provide Trauma Team leadership.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year, dependent on experience