Job summary Consultant in Emergency Department - 12-Months Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover RCHT is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We are a designated trauma unit within the Peninsula Major Trauma Network, with 2 helipads allowing critically ill and injured patients to be conveyed to from across the region. ED Consultant Role You will be joining our dynamic team as a valued colleague. We have a varied workforce with current additional expertise in a range of interests including PHEM, PEM, PoCUS, Medical Education, Clinical Governance, and Leadership. A team job plan provides a shop floor presence from 0800 until 2200 seven days a week, with on-call availability outside of these times on a 1:15 basis. The clinical work is varied with excellent exposure to a wide range of presentations across the full spectrum of illness and injury. This role offers a contract of 10PAs and will attract dedicated time for CPD alongside a study leave allowance. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the assessment and management of patients within the Emergency Department Share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department shopfloor Provide supervision, teaching and training for junior medical staff, advanced practitioners, and medical students Active participation in continued professional development as required for revalidation purposes Participate in departmental and trust clinical governance processes, quality improvement initiatives and audit Attend departmental meetings as appropriate Attend teaching and deliver sessions including simulation Participate in, or lead, the Trauma Team as appropriate (Consultant led 24 hours a day) Fulfil duties of weekly roster including provision of out-of-hours clinical shift About us Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000 staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 156-MS-4154 Job locations RCHT TRELISKE TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMBBS or equivalent oMCEM or equivalent oFCEM or equivalent GMC Specialist Register with a licence to practice for or within six months of obtaining CCT/European Community Rights at time of interview. Desirable oHigher degree eg MSc, PhD, MD oCCT / CESR holder in Emergency Medicine, or within six months of eligibility Experiance Essential oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Emergency Medicine oCan offer expert clinical opinion on the full spectrum of problems in Emergency Medicine oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients oALS, ATLS and APLS provider Desirable oAdditional experience in an area of subspecialist interest or a related specialty oInstructor in one or more life support courses Management Essential oCan lead the Emergency Department on clinical shifts oExperience of audit and quality improvement oUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governance oAbility and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMBBS or equivalent oMCEM or equivalent oFCEM or equivalent GMC Specialist Register with a licence to practice for or within six months of obtaining CCT/European Community Rights at time of interview. Desirable oHigher degree eg MSc, PhD, MD oCCT / CESR holder in Emergency Medicine, or within six months of eligibility Experiance Essential oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Emergency Medicine oCan offer expert clinical opinion on the full spectrum of problems in Emergency Medicine oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients oALS, ATLS and APLS provider Desirable oAdditional experience in an area of subspecialist interest or a related specialty oInstructor in one or more life support courses Management Essential oCan lead the Emergency Department on clinical shifts oExperience of audit and quality improvement oUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governance oAbility and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address RCHT TRELISKE TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)