Locum Consultant in Accident and Emergency - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare
Job Title: Locum Consultant in Accident and Emergency
Location: South Wales, UK
Pay Rate: £110-£125ph. PAYE only
Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)
Details: Start ASAP until August initially, but the gap is ongoing. Full rota. Emergency medicine out of hours consultant support as well as shop floor cover over the weekend (8am-2pm, Sat & Sun). Overnight on call duties plus weekend shop floor cover. MRCEM is essential.
The lead has requested locums undertake several ED shifts initially to allow for observation of clinical practice and integration within the team. Following this, we would review and consider the allocation of on-call responsibilities.
The vacancy cover that we need for best service provision is:
1. Monday: 10am-8pm
2. Tuesday: 10am-8pm
3. Thursday: 10am-8pm
4. Friday: 10am-8pm
Make a Real Difference in Accident and Emergency - On Your Terms
Are you a skilled Consultant in Accident and Emergency seeking flexibility, variety, and rewarding clinical experiences? At Medacs Healthcare, we're proud to support the NHS with expert consultants across the UK. We're currently recruiting for locum Consultant roles in Accident and Emergency with UK-wide opportunities tailored to your availability and preferences.
Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?
5. Priority Access to Locum Shifts - Get exclusive early access to locum roles across the UK.
6. Shifts That Work for You - Flexible long-term or short-term assignments to match your lifestyle and career goals
7. NHS-Approved Framework Agency - As a trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts, we offer consistent, high-quality opportunities.
8. Dedicated Recruitment Consultant - Receive one-to-one support from a specialist who understands your clinical area and career goals.
9. Streamlined Registration & Fast Onboarding - Our expert compliance team helps you get fully registered and ready to work quickly and efficiently.
10. Free Wellbeing Support - Benefit from free mental health and wellbeing support, including webinars by The Joyful Doctor (with CPD points)
11. GMC Revalidation & Appraisal Support - We're a Designated Body and provide full support with your annual appraisals.
12. Lucrative Referral Scheme - Earn generous bonuses for every successful referral you make.
13. 24/7/365 Support - Our team is available around the clock - whenever you need us.
About the Role
As a locum Consultant in Accident and Emergency, you'll provide expert care and contribute to the delivery of high-quality services.
Responsibilities
14. Provide senior clinical leadership and decision-making in the Emergency Department
15. Assess, diagnose, and manage high-acuity and complex emergency presentations
16. Supervise, support, and teach junior doctors, residents, and multidisciplinary staff
17. Take clinical responsibility for patient flow, prioritisation, and risk management
18. Make timely admission, discharge, and referral decisions to specialty teams
19. Lead resuscitations and manage major trauma and critically ill patients
20. Ensure high standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and documentation
21. Participate in handovers, escalation processes, and departmental leadership as required
22. Support service delivery during staffing gaps, peak demand, or surge pressures
23. Comply with local NHS trust protocols, NICE guidance, and GMC standards
What We're Looking For
Essential:
24. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
25. MRCEM qualification
26. A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check - or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration process
27. UK Right to Work
28. Strong communication and teamworking skills
Desirable:
29. CCT in Accident and Emergency (or within 6 months of achieving it)
Locations Available
We're recruiting for locum roles across the UK, including:
30. Greater London
31. Midlands
32. North West & North East England
33. South East & South West England
34. Scotland
35. Wales
Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.
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