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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Consultant in Emergency Medicine with SDEC

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

Apply on Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Description

We are seeking a Consultant in Emergency Medicine with Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, developing and implementing clinical guidelines, and leading the emergency department team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring optimum care for patients attending the Emergency Department
  • Setting standards and developing systems for clinical and operational management
  • Supporting the Clinical Director in delivering timely, high-quality care
  • Developing and implementing rolling training, audit, and quality improvement projects
  • Conducting ward rounds and actively participating in the ED-led generic SDEC service
  • Assisting with the development of Major Incident plans and related work

The Consultant will also be responsible for medical education and teaching, including supervising and supporting junior medical staff, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements:

  • Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent
  • FRCEM or equivalent
  • ATLS, ALS, EPLS/APLS or equivalent
  • Full and Specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Experience in emergency medicine, including SDEC
  • Strong communication and leadership skills

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit their application via the NHS Jobs website.

Skills

Required

  • Emergency Medicine
  • SDEC
  • Clinical Guidelines
  • Leadership
  • Communication

Nice to have

  • ATLS
  • ALS
  • EPLS/APLS
  • FRCEM

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9197-26-0895

Apply on Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust