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Job summaryApplications are invited for the above posts to commence as soon as possible at Watford General Hospital. WHHT has invested in Emergency Medicine, leading to the creation of new consultant posts. Successful applicants will join a well-integrated and motivated Consultant team and will have the opportunity to develop a job plan that supports work-life balance. Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will be supported to pursue a specialist interest (dual accredited applicants are welcome). There will be scope to lead the Urgent Care pathway and to actively participate in the Care Pathway Group (CPG) in collaboration with Royal Free Hospital. Opportunities include enrolling in the Trust Clinical Leadership programme and funding support for postgraduate education (e.g., Master's in Medical Education, Sports Medicine, Public Health). About usWith a new hospital planned for Watford and updates to theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are expanding our virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and leveraging digital healthcare advances. Staff wellbeing and development are priorities at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is innovation to improve clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience. We are a flexible working employerWe recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer various flexible working options. For more information, visit our webpage:. We encourage and welcome applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, please ask. The advert may close early due to high volume; apply promptly. If you do not hear within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. DetailsDate posted:28 April 2025 Pay scheme:Hospital medical and dental staff Grade:Consultant Salary:£105,504 to £139,882 per year; London Fringe £149 per annum Contract:Permanent Working pattern:Full-time Reference number:360-B-1000-A Job locations:Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe department includes 13 EM Consultants, 2 Paediatric EM Consultants, 1 Paediatrician, 6 Specialty Trainees (ST3-6), 9 Senior Clinical Fellows, 3 ST3 (DREEM) Trainees, 1 ACCS, 22 GPVTS and FY2, and 10 Junior Clinical Fellows. There are also 3 ANPs and 2 Trainee ANPs supervised by a Nurse Consultant. The posts are full-time 10 PA appointments, with encouragement for LTFT applicants. Work involves shift duties, including weekends, with shared on-call responsibilities. Future plans include annualized self-rostering for doctors. Person SpecificationPlease see attached JD for essential and desirable criteria. Additional requirementsDisclosure and Barring Service Check:This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Certificate of Sponsorship:Applications requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further info at the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration:Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Details at NHS Careers website.#J-18808-Ljbffr