Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Emergency Medicine Consultant to work at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. This is an exciting challenge for an Emergency Medicine Consultant who is keen to get involved in delivering care on the front line in a designated trauma unit and also a fantastic opportunity to share and contribute your expertise into the design of a brand-new Emergency Centre.

The main aim of these posts is to work with other senior medical and nursing staff to deliver first-class Emergency Medicine services for the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales areas. The job attracts a 10 PA contract, 7.5 clinical (including 1PA for on-call activities) and 2.5 SPA. Additional PAs are available with agreement from the Clinical Director and Operations Manager and will be renewable on a yearly basis.

Main duties of the job

• The post-holder be expected to work with other members of the Emergency Medicine Team to provide first class clinical care in Emergency Medicine. The successful candidate will see patients personally and will provide clinical leadership, and supervision/teaching of junior medical and nursing staff.
• The post holder will be expected to take an appropriate share in the management and administrative workload of the Department. All Consultants are involved in planning and developing the service.
• The department actively encourages the development of specialist interests within the Emergency Medicine field.
• Participate in the development of the Emergency Medicine service treatment protocols and guidelines
• Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate Emergency services are provided out of normal working hours.
• To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
• To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
• To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
• To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team, clinical or non-clinical, plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values, ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Details
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: PRH/ED/CON/T5/004

Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.

For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as: 7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care, including clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work. 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs), including CPD, audit, teaching and research.

The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.

Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCEM or equivalent
• ALS or equivalent certification
• ATLS or equivalent certification
• APLS certification
• Level 3 Safeguarding Children training (within the last 3 years)

Desirable

• Higher degree (Md/PhD)
• Additional teaching qualification
• Additional leadership qualification

Entry Criteria
Essential

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Ability to teach clinical skills, teach and lecture on speciality
• Broad clinical experience within Emergency Medicine
• Recognised ability to work within and provide leadership in the MDT
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to clinical risk and understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other Doctors
• Experience in clinical undergraduate/postgraduate teaching
• Experience in NHS management

Employer details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust, The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, TF1 6TF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director for Emergency Medicine, Dr Syed Asad, syed.asad1@nhs.net

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.