£115 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
Summary: The role of Locum Consultant in Accident and Emergency involves providing expert clinical leadership and care in the Emergency Department across various locations in the UK. The position offers flexibility with both short-term and long-term assignments, requiring MRCEM qualification and full GMC registration. The consultant will be responsible for managing high-acuity cases, supervising junior staff, and ensuring patient safety and compliance with NHS protocols. This role is ideal for those seeking rewarding clinical experiences while supporting the NHS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide senior clinical leadership and decision-making in the Emergency Department
- Assess, diagnose, and manage high-acuity and complex emergency presentations
- Supervise, support, and teach junior doctors, residents, and multidisciplinary staff
- Take clinical responsibility for patient flow, prioritisation, and risk management
- Make timely admission, discharge, and referral decisions to specialty teams
- Lead resuscitations and manage major trauma and critically ill patients
- Ensure high standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and documentation
- Participate in handovers, escalation processes, and departmental leadership as required
- Support service delivery during staffing gaps, peak demand, or surge pressures
- Comply with local NHS trust protocols, NICE guidance, and GMC standards
Key Skills:
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCEM qualification
- A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check
- UK Right to Work
- Strong communication and teamworking skills
- CCT in Accident and Emergency (or within 6 months of achieving it) - desirable
Salary (Rate): £115/hour
City: Carmarthen
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
** For more info please contact Dani Adams on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) / (url removed) **Locum Consultant in Accident and Emergency - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare Job Title: Locum Consultant in Accident and EmergencyLocation: South Wales, UKPay Rate: £110-£115ph. PAYE onlyContract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)Details: Start ASAP until August initially, but the gap is ongoing. Full rota. Emergency medicine out of hours consultant support as well as shop floor cover over the weekend (8am-2pm, Sat & Sun). Overnight on call duties plus weekend shop floor cover. MRCEM required. Make a Real Difference in Accident and Emergency - On Your TermsAre you a skilled Consultant in Accident and Emergency seeking flexibility, variety, and rewarding clinical experiences? At Medacs Healthcare, we're proud to support the NHS with expert consultants across the UK. We're currently recruiting for locum Consultant roles in Accident and Emergency with UK-wide opportunities tailored to your availability and preferences. Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?Priority Access to Locum Shifts - Get exclusive early access to locum roles across the UK.Shifts That Work for You - Flexible long-term or short-term assignments to match your lifestyle and career goalsNHS-Approved Framework Agency - As a trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts, we offer consistent, high-quality opportunities.Dedicated Recruitment Consultant - Receive one-to-one support from a specialist who understands your clinical area and career goals.Streamlined Registration & Fast Onboarding - Our expert compliance team helps you get fully registered and ready to work quickly and efficiently.Free Wellbeing Support - Benefit from free mental health and wellbeing support, including webinars by The Joyful Doctor (with CPD points)GMC Revalidation & Appraisal Support - We're a Designated Body and provide full support with your annual appraisals.Lucrative Referral Scheme - Earn generous bonuses for every successful referral you make.24/7/365 Support - Our team is available around the clock - whenever you need us. About the RoleAs a locum Consultant in Accident and Emergency, you'll provide expert care and contribute to the delivery of high-quality services. ResponsibilitiesProvide senior clinical leadership and decision-making in the Emergency DepartmentAssess, diagnose, and manage high-acuity and complex emergency presentationsSupervise, support, and teach junior doctors, residents, and multidisciplinary staffTake clinical responsibility for patient flow, prioritisation, and risk managementMake timely admission, discharge, and referral decisions to specialty teamsLead resuscitations and manage major trauma and critically ill patientsEnsure high standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and documentationParticipate in handovers, escalation processes, and departmental leadership as requiredSupport service delivery during staffing gaps, peak demand, or surge pressuresComply with local NHS trust protocols, NICE guidance, and GMC standards What We're Looking ForEssential:Full GMC registration with a licence to practiseMRCEM qualificationA current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check - or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration processUK Right to WorkStrong communication and teamworking skills Desirable:CCT in Accident and Emergency (or within 6 months of achieving it) Locations AvailableWe're recruiting for locum roles across the UK, including:Greater LondonMidlandsNorth West & North East EnglandSouth East & South West EnglandScotlandWalesLet us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.Apply TodayTake control of your accident and emergency career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.** For more info please contact Dani Adams on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) / (url removed) **