Locum Consultant in Emergency Department - HH
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust · Theatre Practitioner · viaNHS Jobs
£113565.00 to £150569.00
- Closing date
- 17 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 1d ago
- Specialism
- Theatre Practitioner
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5703458
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Job summary
At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, you will find excellent career opportunities to develop further your career. As a leading Consultant, you will play a major role in leading the development of a novel system of integrated emergency care at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
The Emergency Departments at Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital, which span two distinct acute hospital sites, are currently undergoing exciting development initiatives, including the implementation of a novel system of integrated emergency care and a system-wide approach to Frailty and Acute Medicine, which boasts one of the nation's most successful frailty services (Frailty CQUIN 2023).
We are encouraging and supporting you in developing special interests relevant to the specialty of Emergency Medicine e.g. ultrasound, paediatrics, elderly care, ambulatory care and critical care.
Our external partners will provide you with exciting development opportunities. We have established strong links with the Mid-Anglian General Practitioners Accident Scheme (MAGPAS) Helimedix and East Anglia Air Ambulance (EAA) with several Consultants and registrars working clinical shifts with them.
If you like to find more about the role and organise an informal visit, we are welcoming you to contact Dr B Natarajan- Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Lead for ED at Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Main duties of the job
The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 programmed activities per week. The Supporting Professional Activity shall be agreed at individual job planning. A minimum of 1.5 SPA is granted to start with, and additional SPA activity shall be made up by supervision of trainees, non-trainees, ACP's and Physician Associates.
You will be joining the consultant on call rota of 1:8, expected to cover for colleagues' absence from duty on the basis of mutually agreed arrangements with the Department and Employing Trust.
Your main goal will be to deliver clinical assessment, treatment and supervision to all patients' care requirements attending the Emergency Department until onward referral and discharge.
As an experienced consultant, you will provide clinical leadership and supervision for junior medical and nursing staff within the department. You will ensure adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients, to be able to contact them when necessary, and to observe the current local arrangements for advising details of leave.
By demonstrating your passion for providing outstanding care and clinical leadership, you will foster a positive and supportive environment that encourages the team to innovate and go beyond the call of duty, thereby enabling us to become a leading regional and national provider of emergency and acute care.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
176-U-7888126-B
Job locations
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work to provide patients with best care in terms of quality and costs through a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate flexibility in approach and will be adaptable when the organisation is facing unforeseeable circumstances
- Promote a positive image of the Trust with appropriate professional groups and organisations as well as the local health economy
- Liaise with colleagues to ensure a consistent flow of information and updates across the speciality
- To supervise Junior ED which describes medical staff and to provide guidance to nursing staff of all work for strategy, risk, grades, capability, culture, structures, measurement processes
- Involved in the management of trauma in line with trauma network and contribute to Major and CBTN incident preparation and management in the event of an incident.
- Encouraged to develop a special interest relevant to the speciality of Emergency Medicine e'g Ultrasound, Paediatrics, Elderly Care, Ambulatory Care and Critical Care.
Job responsibilities
- Work to provide patients with best care in terms of quality and costs through a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate flexibility in approach and will be adaptable when the organisation is facing unforeseeable circumstances
- Promote a positive image of the Trust with appropriate professional groups and organisations as well as the local health economy
- Liaise with colleagues to ensure a consistent flow of information and updates across the speciality
- To supervise Junior ED which describes medical staff and to provide guidance to nursing staff of all work for strategy, risk, grades, capability, culture, structures, measurement processes
- Involved in the management of trauma in line with trauma network and contribute to Major and CBTN incident preparation and management in the event of an incident.
- Encouraged to develop a special interest relevant to the speciality of Emergency Medicine e'g Ultrasound, Paediatrics, Elderly Care, Ambulatory Care and Critical Care.
What you need to do now
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