Closing date: 27 July 2026

Job summary
Clinical Lead in Emergency Medicine
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to join our team. Working with the Clinical Director and other members of the Directorate Management Team, you will provide expert advise and opinion and take responsibility for performance management, efficient deployment of resources, in addition to influencing the strategic agenda for Emergency Medicine.

The duration of the appointment will be a further 6 months and remunerated at 4 PAs / week.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical management leadership and set strategic direction within the Specialty
• Ensure that high quality and timely care of patients remains the highest priority
• Undertake appraisal of consultant colleagues, as requested by the Clinical Director, and supervise the appraisal process of other doctors within the Specialty.
• Deliver team-based and individual job planning annually, in line with the Trust's Job Planning Policy.
• Share responsibility for the Specialty budget and for the efficient deployment of the Specialty's resources
• Contribute strategically as a senior member of the Directorate management team, including deputising for the Clinical Director as required.
• Lead Clinical Governance within the Specialty.

About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people, and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 13,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are a specialist Major Trauma Centre for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make for happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone at the Trust can fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.

Our mission to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience 4 PAs
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 205- 8114929
Job locations: University Hospitals North Midlands, Newcastle Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached in the supporting documents.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with GMC/Professional Body/NMC/HPC

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing CPD

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Evidence of engagement in job planning, complaint handling, appraisal and revalidation

Desirable

• Evidence of supporting Trainees and junior medical staff

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals North Midlands, Newcastle Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director Dr Raghava Reddy
raghava.reddy@uhnm.nhs.uk