Job summary
- Main area
- Accident & Emergency
- Grade
- Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Nights and On-Calls)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 390-MR-DoM-BA-3732
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum (Pro Rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant - Accident & Emergency Medicine
Locum Consultant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a full-time Locum Consultant on a 1 year FTC to join our dynamic Emergency Medicine team at Basildon Hospital, as part of Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust (MSE), to support the development of adult and paediatric emergency pathways and services.
You will be based at Basildon Hospital within the A&E department with the opportunity to undertake some of the PA’s (subject to agreement) at one of our sister hospitals (Southend Hospital or Broomfield Hospital).
You will be an established ED Consultant or a trained SPR looking for support through CCT. You will have full GMC registration or evidence of eligibility for full GMC registration, with appropriate/fellowship training in Emergency Medicine.
As part of the agreed job plan, you will be expected to join a 15 consultant on-call rota and have a flexible approach to job planning to support service requirements. Our on-site consultant cover is from 8am-11pm weekdays and 9am-10pm on weekends.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of clinical practice that comes from working in a busy district general hospital, whilst developing your own special interest both clinically and non-clinically including; audit and research and also be responsible along with your consultant colleagues in responding to the rapidly changing Emergency Care Agenda of the NHS.
Your post offers a great opportunity to contribute to the innovative redesign of emergency services, with specific responsibilities within the development and redesign of paediatric emergency care services and is a strategic opportunity, ensuring excellence in quality, helping shape the future sustainability of clinical workforce across the region as part of the Essex Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP).
With a passion for patient care and safety, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding and awareness of clinical governance, with a desire to continually improve the patient experience.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be based at Basildon Hospital within the A&E department.
You will be an established ED Consultant or a trained SPR looking for support through CCT. You will have full GMC registration or evidence of eligibility for full GMC registration, with appropriate/fellowship training in Emergency Medicine.
As part of the agreed job plan, you will be expected to join a 15 consultant on-call rota and have a flexible approach to job planning to support service requirements. Our on-site consultant cover is from 8am-11pm weekdays and 9am-10pm on weekends.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
Desirable criteria
- Experience within Paediatrics at SPR/ Specialty doctor level
- Active Involvement in Undergraduate, GP and Paramedical Education.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or Equivalent
- FRCEM or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate qualification – MSc, PhD, MD etc
- Post-graduate qualification – MSc, PhD, MD etc
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Problem solving ability
- Demonstrates understanding of NHS values and aims
- Must show capability of leadership and administration skills
Desirable criteria
- Shows awareness of impact of practice on business aspects of the Trust
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth runing of specialist service
- Demonstrate an understanding of current challenges and upcoming changes within both asult and paediatric emergency medicine
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr. Edward Lamuren
- Job title
- Clinical Lead - MSE Emergency Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268524900
- Additional information
Jane Jones - Deputy General Manager, ED and Acute Medicine
Tel - 01268 524 900 Ext 2868
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