Job summary
Applications are invited for the above posts to commence as soon as possible at Watford General Hospital. WHHT has taken the decision to invest in Emergency Medicine, leading to the creation of new consultant posts. Successful applicants will be working as part of well-integrated and highly motivated Consultant team and will be given the opportunity to develop a job plan which will allow work-life balance to be maintained.

Main duties of the job
Each successful applicant will be supported to pursue an area of specialist interest (dual accredited applicants are welcome).

There will be scope for the successful candidates to engage in leading the Urgent Care pathway, as well as be an active member of the CPG (Care pathway group in collaboration with Royal Free Hospital).

Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to enrol in the Trust Clinical Leadership programme. Other opportunities available include funding support in pursuing relevant Post Graduate education (e.g., Master's in Medical Education/Sports Medicine/Public Health).

About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employer at West Herts. We recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information: https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/ We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year PA
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 360-E-1233-MD
Job locations: Acute Care Physicians L6, Watford, WD18 0HB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Department consists of 13 EM Consultants, 2 Paediatric EM Consultants, 1 Paediatrician, 6x Specialty Trainees (ST3-6 level), 9 x Senior Clinical Fellows at middle-grade level, 3x ST3 (DREEM) Trainees, 1 x ACCS, 22x GPVTS and FY2, and 10x Junior Clinical Fellows at SHO level. In addition, there are 3 ANPs and 2 Trainee ANPs supervised by our Nurse Consultant.

These posts are offered as full-time 10 PA appointments although applicants who, for domestic, personal, or other reasons require LTFT working are also encouraged to apply.

The pattern of work will cover duties on a shift basis including weekends. The on calls will be shared amongst the EM Consultants. The rota provides internal cover for annual and study leave according to RCEM guidelines.

Annualised self-rostering for consultants and middle grade doctors is planned in the future.

Person Specification
Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent primary medical qualification;
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise; entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine;
• Minimum three years' experience at consultant level or equivalent in Emergency Medicine, or remotely covering urgent care services within a busy acute hospital;
• Evidence of CPD and readiness to meet appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Emergency Medicine and urgent and emergency care pathways; ability to assess clinical risk and make safe decisions using incomplete or remotely obtained information;
• Understanding of patient safety, clinical governance, consent, confidentiality, safeguarding and contemporaneous documentation; understanding of shared decision-making and person-centred care.

Desirable

• FRCEM or equivalent specialist qualification; higher degree, postgraduate qualification, or qualification in education, leadership, management or quality improvement.
• Knowledge of integrated care, care coordination or single-point-of-access models; knowledge of acute, ambulatory, community and virtual alternatives to hospital admission.

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 here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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

Employer details
Employer name: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Acute Care Physicians L6, Watford, WD18 0HB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Divisional Director for Emergency Medicine, Dr Shajeel Khan, shajeel.khan@nhs.net

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.