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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Description

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine to commence as soon as possible at Watford General Hospital.

The successful applicant will be working as part of a 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. 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.

Job responsibilities

The Department consists of 13 EM Consultants, 2 Paediatric EM Consultants, 1 Paediatrician, 6x Specialty Trainees, 9 x Senior Clinical Fellows, 3x ST3 Trainees, 1 x ACCS, 22x GPVTS and FY2, and 10x Junior Clinical Fellows.

The pattern of work will cover duties on a shift basis including weekends.

Person Specification

Essential

  • MBBS, MBChB or equivalent primary medical qualification;
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise;
  • Minimum three years' experience at consultant level or equivalent in Emergency Medicine;
  • Evidence of CPD and readiness to meet appraisal and revalidation requirements.

Desirable

  • FRCEM or equivalent specialist qualification;
  • Higher degree, postgraduate qualification, or qualification in education, leadership, management or quality improvement.

Benefits

The Trust offers a variety of flexible working options for all staff.

Contract Details

The post is offered as a fixed term appointment for 12 months.

The salary range for this post is £113,565 to £150,569 per annum.

Skills

Required

  • Emergency Medicine
  • GMC registration
  • CPD

Nice to have

  • FRCEM
  • higher degree
  • postgraduate qualification

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9360-26-0509

Apply on West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust