Job summary
- Main area
- Accident & Emergency
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (Additional PA's by agreement / Nights and On-Calls)
- Job ref
- 390-MED-BA-9459
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata) - YC72
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Accident & Emergency Medicine
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
Consultant in Emergency Medicine – Basildon Hospital
We are seeking a full-time Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Basildon Hospital, part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality adult and paediatric emergency care, supporting the ongoing enhancement of clinical pathways and services within a busy Emergency Department.
Based at Basildon Hospital, you will work as part of an established and supportive consultant body within a 16-consultant on-call rota. The department benefits from strong senior presence, with on-site consultant cover from 8am–11pm on weekdays and 9am–10pm at weekends.
We welcome applications from experienced Emergency Medicine Consultants or fellowship-trained senior trainees seeking their first consultant role. Candidates must hold full GMC registration or be eligible for registration, with appropriate training in Emergency Medicine.
You will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to job planning to meet service needs, while contributing to clinical leadership, service development, and the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
If you are motivated to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and progressive team, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
- Gain broad clinical experience in a busy district general hospital while developing specialist clinical and non‑clinical interests (e.g. audit, research)
- Contribute with consultants to meeting the evolving demands of the NHS Emergency Care Agenda
- Support innovation and redesign of emergency services, with a focus on paediatric emergency care development
- Play a strategic role in shaping high‑quality, sustainable clinical services across the Essex STP region
- Demonstrate strong commitment to patient safety, clinical governance, and continuous improvement of 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
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
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
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
- 03004437677
- Additional information
Jane Jones - Deputy General Manager, ED and Acute Medicine
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