Consultant in Emergency Medicine
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustPlease note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join our team at Scarborough Hospital, part of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of emergency care in a busy coastal hospital that serves a diverse population across North Yorkshire.
Scarborough Hospital’s Emergency Department sees a wide range of presentations, from minor injuries to complex trauma and acute medical emergencies. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team including Specialty Doctors, trainees, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and nursing staff.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide senior clinical leadership and decision-making in the Emergency Department.
- Contribute to service development and pathway redesign to improve patient flow and outcomes.
- Support education and training for medical students, junior doctors, and ACPs.
- Participate in departmental governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Have opportunities to develop special interests that complement departmental needs (e.g., ultrasound, toxicology, education, research)
Scarborough, and its surrounding area, creates the perfect setting for a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle which is enhanced by affordable homes and top-rated schools located betwixt and between stunning coastlines and the spectacular North Yorkshire Moors.
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- Provide senior clinical leadership within the Emergency Department.
- Deliver high-quality care for patients presenting with acute and emergency conditions.
- Participate in departmental governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Supervise and support junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
- Contribute to teaching and training of medical students and postgraduate trainees.
- Engage in service development and pathway redesign to improve patient flow and outcomes.
- Participate in the on-call rota (1:6 frequency, Category 1A – attracts 5% availability supplement).
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Qualifications and Training
- FRCEM or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT in Emergency Medicine (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), or CESR
- Up to date and fit to practise safely.
Essential: - Evidence of leadership and team-working skills.
- Experience in managing the full range of emergency presentations.
- Commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Ability to supervise and teach junior staff.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.
The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email [email protected].
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.
Agile and Flexible Working
We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Relocation Package
The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at interview.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.
Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.
Sponsorship
Please note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are unable to offer sponsorship for roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Currently, this rules out sponsorship for Band 2, and some Band 3 roles. In addition to this, there are a number of other roles not eligible for sponsorship, therefore applicants requiring it may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.