Consultant in Emergency Medicine with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK, all applicants must verify their eligibility with the employer directly. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust welcomes international candidates but applicants should confirm visa requirements, sponsorship details, and any additional documentation needed through the contact information provided.

Job Details

Company: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Permanent

Language: English

Application Deadline: 05 April 2026

About the Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join our hardworking and dedicated team at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time of change and improvement, and the successful applicant will become part of a team of Consultants with a maximum 1 in 8 on call frequency.

The Emergency Department currently manages approximately 55,000 patients per year, and our footprint doubled in size at the onset of the pandemic. We were awarded £15m to refurbish the enlarged department to a very high standard, and this work was completed in 2022.

In addition, we have funding for a £100m newbuild ED and ICU. Building work on this is actively ongoing, and we expect the new department to open in 2027. This, combined with our current footprint, will form an ‘Emergency Zone’ to bring specialty teams and SDEC near to the front door. There will be a dedicated area in the ED for paediatrics, and the hospital is also looking to develop its own onsite UTC (urgent treatment centre).

Department Structure

Our Emergency Department is supported by a dedicated team of 12 WTE middle grade doctors, including 2 HSTs, and 18 Resident doctors. Additionally, we have 8 ANPs/ACPs (Advanced Nurse Practitioners/Advanced Clinical Practitioners) providing specialized care.

The nursing team is led by 1 Matron, 4 Clinical Band 7s, and 12 Band 6s, creating a well-structured and supportive environment for both staff and patients. This comprehensive staffing model ensures we can provide excellent care across all acuity levels.

Main Duties

The department is proactive in the management of critical illness and major trauma, which is consultant-led. The EM Consultants currently support the 24/7 stroke thrombolysis rota with Physician colleagues. Primary PCI is offered by our cardiologists in hours as part of the pan Dorset Network Service.

Dorset County is a trauma unit in the Wessex Major Trauma Network. Due to our geographical location, ambulance services often cannot bypass our unit in favor of the Major Trauma Centre. The onsite helipad regularly receives patients from the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and the HM Coastguard Search & Rescue Service (although this is currently in a secondary landing site during the ongoing building works).

Professional Development

The successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent clinical leadership as well as deliver an excellent standard of direct clinical care. Teaching and training are delivered both within the department and in a dedicated Education Centre which has its own sim-suite.

We actively encourage all staff to participate in audit, research and teaching activities. This commitment to professional development ensures our team remains at the forefront of emergency medicine practices and contributes to the advancement of the specialty.

Person Requirements

Applicants must have evidence of management experience, as this is essential for the role. You should demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and provide evidence of participation in recent relevant audit activities.

We require evidence of recent collaborative working in a service development or improvement project, showing your ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfil the general service elements of the job description and provide evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfill the specialty and sub-specialty elements as outlined in the technical specification.

Qualifications and Experience

You must have evidence of the ability to manage the demands of being a DGH based consultant in Emergency Medicine, along with demonstrable experience of working within the NHS or equivalent healthcare system.

Essential qualifications include full GMC Registration with entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or through CESAR or European Community Rights. You should also hold an appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification, specifically FRCEM or equivalent.

All applicants must provide evidence of teaching experience, as education is a key component of this role and vital for the development of junior medical staff and the wider department.

Our Values and Culture

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is that Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups and value the different perspectives and experiences they bring to our organization.

About Dorset County Hospital

Dorset County Hospital is a major acute hospital serving a population of approximately 220,000 people across Dorset and surrounding areas. We provide a comprehensive range of acute services and are part of the Wessex Major Trauma Network.

The hospital has undergone significant investment and development in recent years, with our Emergency Department benefiting from £15m in refurbishment funding. This investment has created a modern, patient-centered environment that supports our clinical teams in delivering high-quality care.

Our commitment to continuous improvement is demonstrated by the ongoing £100m newbuild project for our ED and ICU, which will further enhance our facilities and enable us to provide even better care to our patients when it opens in 2027.

How to Apply

Apply via NHS Jobs website. Please ensure you submit your application before the closing date of 05 April 2026. When completing your application, please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

International applicants should verify their eligibility for sponsorship and ensure they have all necessary documentation ready, including proof of GMC registration, qualifications, and evidence of English language proficiency if applicable.

For questions about the job, contact Dr David Markham (ED Lead Consultant) at David.Markham@dchft.nhs.uk or by phone at 01305255802. Applicants are invited to visit the department by prior appointment and meet the team before submitting an application.

Supporting Documents

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification provide comprehensive details about this role, what to expect, and what is needed to succeed. Please contact us at Recruitment.Medical@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

All applicants should ensure their CV and personal statement clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification, particularly in areas of management experience, clinical governance, and teaching.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. For skilled worker applicants, criminal record certificates from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years will be required.

Equal Opportunities

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Contact Us

For more information about working at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please visit our employer website at https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/

Our privacy notice can be found at https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/about-us/information-governance/

We look forward to receiving your application and the possibility of welcoming you to our team at this exciting time of development and improvement for our Emergency Department and the wider hospital.