Job summary We are looking to appoint to a Whole-Time Consultant in Emergency Medicine to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Northern General Hospital. This post is permanent post. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. Main duties of the job The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for: Providing a 24/7 consultant-led Emergency Department assessment team to ensure the safe, timely and effective assessment and subsequent management of all patients attending the ED. Providing consultant opinion for all patients referred for emergency admission and attending the ED. This will include the provision of an immediate opinion and intervention for seriously ill patients at the request of junior ED staff. Working with our Acute Medical Team providing Consultant cover to SDEC. Taking responsibility for ensuring the appropriate specialty destination for each patient and determining whether discharge home is appropriate. Coordinating the junior staff to provide a single assessment as part of the acute medical take. The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract. About us These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do. Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we doRespectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversityOwnership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improveUnity - Work in partnership with othersDeliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values. For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-STH-25-017 Job locations Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or Equivalent. Desirable MD/PhD or equivalent Fellowship or equivalent Clinical Experience Essential Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/ autonomous practitioner. Demonstrates the underpinning subject specific competencies to enable practising as a Consultant in EM as evidenced by portfolio. Clinically evaluates and manages a patient formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis initiating an appropriate management plan with the ability to review and adjust this depending on outcomes of treatment. Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and asks for help when required. Desirable Previous experience as a Consultant in EM. Interest in a subspecialty area. Ability to practice Evidence based Medicine. Working as a Consultant in SDEC. Management and Administration Essential Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management Collaborate and respecting the multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams to manage risk issues across organisations and settings Desirable Experience of working with management groups M&M contributions. Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Critically assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and the relevant generic capabilities to lead and develop service. Desirable Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Involved in the development of a service utilising principles of quality improvement Research Essential Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate. Desirable Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research. Teaching and Training Essential Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels. Promotes and participates in individual and team learning supporting the educational need of the multi-disciplinary team. Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) Good oral and written communication skills Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Experience in performing clinical audit Desirable Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or Equivalent. Desirable MD/PhD or equivalent Fellowship or equivalent Clinical Experience Essential Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/ autonomous practitioner. Demonstrates the underpinning subject specific competencies to enable practising as a Consultant in EM as evidenced by portfolio. Clinically evaluates and manages a patient formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis initiating an appropriate management plan with the ability to review and adjust this depending on outcomes of treatment. Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and asks for help when required. Desirable Previous experience as a Consultant in EM. Interest in a subspecialty area. Ability to practice Evidence based Medicine. Working as a Consultant in SDEC. Management and Administration Essential Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management Collaborate and respecting the multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams to manage risk issues across organisations and settings Desirable Experience of working with management groups M&M contributions. Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Critically assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and the relevant generic capabilities to lead and develop service. Desirable Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Involved in the development of a service utilising principles of quality improvement Research Essential Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate. Desirable Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research. Teaching and Training Essential Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels. Promotes and participates in individual and team learning supporting the educational need of the multi-disciplinary team. Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) Good oral and written communication skills Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Experience in performing clinical audit Desirable Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)