Consultant Physician – Acute Medicine
Job Description
About the Trust
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) is the sole acute hospital provider within the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICS brings together primary care, community, mental health, ambulance, voluntary organisations, local authorities, and higher education partners to deliver coordinated healthcare across Essex.
The Trust serves a diverse population through 149 GP practices, 27 Primary Care Networks, and multiple hospital and community sites. MSEFT is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible acute and specialist care, while fostering a culture of innovation, staff development, and collaboration.
For more information on the region, see Visit Essex.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our team at Broomfield Hospital. This is a full-time, permanent role, offering the opportunity to provide expert care in a fast-paced Emergency Department.
As a Consultant, you will:
- Provide specialist advice and treatment for patients presenting with acute medical emergencies.
- Share responsibility for the delivery and development of acute services alongside other consultants.
- Support and mentor trainees, junior doctors, and multi-disciplinary colleagues.
- Contribute to operational decision-making and ensure alignment with modern NHS acute care strategies.
- You may be an established Consultant seeking new challenges or a Specialist Trainee approaching CCT, eligible for your first Consultant post.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred care within the Emergency Department.
- Act as a clinical leader, supporting trainees and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and quality audits.
- Liaise with management and clinical teams to resolve operational issues.
- Apply research and audit findings to improve patient care and outcomes.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Registration:
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration with entry on the Specialist Register, or eligible for entry within six months of CCT.
- Completion of specialist training or equivalent.
- Experience supervising undergraduates, junior doctors, and other staff.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience supervising postgraduate research.
- Recent published clinical research in peer-reviewed journals.
Skills & Experience:
- Broad and comprehensive knowledge of acute medicine, able to provide expert opinion.
- Ability to work independently, taking full responsibility for patient care.
- Familiarity with NHS structures, culture, and multi-professional teamwork.
- Evidence of teaching, audit, and research application.
Working at MSEFT
- Modern, well-equipped facilities including nursery and family-friendly amenities.
- Excellent transport links: 25 minutes to Central London, 30 minutes to Stansted Airport, and 20 miles from the coast.
- Access to leadership development, mentoring, and opportunities for clinical and academic growth.
- The Trust is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, actively supporting staff development and wellbeing.
Compliance and Legal Checks
- This post requires full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
- Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa should refer to guidance from UK Visas and Immigration.
- Full GMC registration required; see General Medical Council.
- NHS research and audit practices: NHS Health Research Authority.
- NHS professional development guidance: NHS Employers.
- Immigration compliance for overseas applicants: Criminal Records Checks for Overseas Applicants.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted online before 29 March 2026. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close once sufficient candidates are received.
