Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine 3-6 months FTC
Job summary
Consultant in Emergency Medicine 10 Programmed Activities (less than full time working is negotiable) 6 months FTC

We are looking to welcome an interim Consultant colleague to our existing dynamic, well-motivated ED team. The successful candidate will join a forward thinking department that is presently staffed by 14 consultants (not all work full-time and participate in the on-call rota), 18 Registrar grade doctors (ST4+ or equivalent), 18 CT1-3's or equivalent, 12 FY2 doctors and 3 FY1 doctors.

The successful candidate will work across all areas of the department, majors, resus, paediatric ED and the Urgent Treatment Centre, that is run by the Trust. The on call commitment covers the whole ED, so candidates must be trained in both adult and paediatric Emergency Medicine. Whilst this is a general ED Consultant post we welcome applications from colleagues who are PEM trained and dedicated DCC time in our Paeditric Emergency Department is negotiable.

Croydon University Hospital is a large District General Hospital in South London with University status. The Trust is committed to providing the highest standards of care and treatment to the people in the Croydon area and is also fully committed to investing in new facilities, personnel and equipment.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide visible consultant leadership, timely senior review and safe clinical decision-making throughout the Emergency Department. The post includes participation in the consultant evening, weekend and on-call rota, covering adult and paediatric Emergency Medicine.

• Assess and manage acutely ill and injured adults and children across all clinical areas.
• Provide senior oversight, prioritisation and support for patient safety, flow and experience.
• Supervise resident doctors and support the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to clinical governance, incident review, complaints learning, audit and quality improvement.
• Teach and train medical, nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues and students.
• Support pathway development, recruitment, workforce development and departmental leadership.

About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides integrated hospital and community services across the borough. Our vision is "Excellent care for all and helping people in Croydon live healthier lives." Our values are professional, compassionate, respectful and safe.

Our Quality Strategy 2026-2029 focuses on reducing preventable harm, improving outcomes and patient experience, reducing waiting times, eliminating corridor care and using digital technology effectively.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: MA8406474
Job locations: Croydon University Hospital Emergency Department, 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE, United Kingdom

Job description
You will be an experienced Emergency Medicine clinician able to practise independently at consultant level in a busy urban Emergency Department. You must demonstrate excellent judgement, communication, leadership and team-working skills, together with a commitment to inclusive, compassionate and safe care.

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Entry on the Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine, or eligibility for entry within six months of interview and by commencement in post.
• Broad and recent experience across adult and paediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Evidence of clinical governance, audit or quality improvement activity.
• Experience of teaching, supervision and supporting multidisciplinary learners.
• Additional expertise in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, ultrasound, simulation, education, research, leadership or service improvement would be welcomed.
• FRCEM, or an equivalent qualification recognised for specialist registration

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact us prior to application and to arrange a visit to the department.
Dr Mayank Agarwal, Clinical Business Unit Lead for Acute and Emergency Medicine, mayank.agarwal@nhs.net

Person Specification
Education
Essential: CCT in Emergency Medicine; FRCEM
Desirable: Other degree or higher diploma; PEM Qualified
Registration
Essential: Full GMC Registration; On Specialist Register or eligible for Specialist Registration at the time of taking appointment
Aptitude and Skills
Essential: Excellent communication and leadership skills; Ability to work as a team member

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.
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 on the criminal records checks for overseas applicants page.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address: Croydon University Hospital Emergency Department, 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead for Emergency Care, Mayank Agarwal, yvonnewoods@nhs.net, 02084013015

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