Overview
Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine for maternity leave cover for a 9-month period, 30/10/25 to 29/07/26. The post is for the Trust, not to a specific hospital. Our Trust footprint currently includes Cromer Hospital (25 miles from NNUH). The ED Consultants provide support for a minor injuries unit in Cromer in terms of clinical advice, and support with protocol development. The MIU is staffed by ENPs.
Main duties
Within ED
* Provision of safe, timely, high-quality care to patients
* Undertake different roles within the department as required
* Provide clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff
* 24/7 Trauma Team leader
* Participation in teaching programs within the department
* Act as educational and clinical supervisor for a wide range of trainees
* Take on specific roles in the department that require consultant oversight and ensure these specific parts of the service achieve their desired aims and objectives
* Undertake review of formal imaging report
Clinical Governance
* Be proactive in the Clinical Governance agenda for the department, including participation in audit and quality improvement projects, guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management, as well as attending Clinical Governance meetings
* Attend Directorate meetings to contribute to the development of the service
Within the Trust
* Liaise with clinicians and leads outside of the ED to address issues that arise
* Participation in teaching programs across the wider hospital community and the University of East Anglia
* The appointees will be members of the Consultant Staff Committee
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff. The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. Our workforce represents 94 countries from around the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24-hour confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Details
Date posted: 25 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 234-MS2428
Job locations: NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration
* CCST Specialist Registration in Emergency Medicine OR eligibility for specialist registration in Emergency Medicine within 6-12 months from the time of the interview
* ALS, APLS/EPLS, ATLS provider
* FRCEM
Desirable
* Instructor status in Advanced life support courses
* Postgraduate diploma / degree
Leadership
* Work effectively with colleagues towards shared goals
* Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate staff, act as a role model, manage high-pressure situations, organise self and others, prioritise workload
* Enthusiasm for service development
Desirable leadership
* Specific training in leadership and management skills
Experience
* Experience gained in acquisition of CCT
* Wide experience in Emergency Medicine
Desirable experience
* Paediatrics, Ambulatory Care, Geriatric Medicine, Teaching
Management skills
* Manage your time effectively
* Demonstrate effective team working
* Knowledge of the NHS systems
* Commitment to development and implementation of projects to improve patient care
Training, audit and research
* Commitment to teaching and training of undergraduates and junior doctors
* Participation in audit projects
* Courses relevant to medical education or training
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Research interest in Emergency Medicine
Circumstances
* Live within 15-mile radius of Trust or 30-min travel time
Other regulatory information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS is required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address: NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY
Employer's website: teamnnuh.co.uk
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