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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced A&E Consultant to join a dynamic, forward-thinking Emergency Medicine service in the Greater London region. This role is suitable for both full-time and part-time applicants. It offers the opportunity to work in a high-performing, collaborative emergency department committed to delivering safe, timely, and high-quality care to adults and children.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated multidisciplinary team and will play an active role in service development, leadership, teaching, and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership within the Emergency Department, ensuring high-quality assessment and management of adult and paediatric emergency cases.
• Deliver safe, timely, evidence-based clinical care across the full spectrum of emergency presentations.
• Support junior doctors, ACPs, ENPs, nursing staff, and wider multidisciplinary teams, promoting a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, quality improvement, morbidity & mortality reviews, and guideline development.
• Contribute to departmental teaching, training, and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate learners.
• Engage in service redesign and emergency care pathway optimisation.
• Take part in consultant rotas, including evenings and weekends, aligned with departmental needs.
• Provide professional leadership, demonstrating strong communication, decision-making and resilience.
• Promote collaborative working and contribute to the department’s culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• FRCEM (or equivalent).
• CCT in Emergency Medicine and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT, or confirmed CESR eligibility at the time of interview.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience.
• Demonstrable recent experience covering both adult and paediatric emergency care.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and departmental development.
• Active participation in audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement.
• Ability to teach and train both undergraduates and junior doctors.

Desirable Requirements

• Higher training qualification relevant to Emergency Medicine.
• ALS / APLS / ATLS or equivalent certifications.
• Previous UK Consultant-level experience in Emergency Medicine.
• Experience in leading service improvements or change management.
• Knowledge of NHS finance, workforce, or operational management.
• Recognised GMC Educational Supervisor / Clinical Supervisor accreditation.

Personal Qualities

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and inspire clinical teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible, approachable, and committed to teamwork.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
• Professional, respectful, and patient-centred at all times.