Consultant in Emergency Medicine with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
While this employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship, applicants must verify their eligibility with the employer directly. The UK visa process requires careful documentation and specific qualifications, so ensure you confirm all requirements before applying.
Job Overview
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is excited to recruit a substantive Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join our team at Queen Alexandra Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified medical professionals seeking to advance their careers in one of the UK’s leading healthcare organizations. The position offers a competitive salary package ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per year, along with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.
About Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
As one of the largest hospitals on the south coast, Queen Alexandra Hospital is the main hub of Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, employing over 8,700 staff. We are proud to be ranked third in the country for research and are committed to embedding education and training across our organization. Our diverse workforce reflects the varied backgrounds of our patients, and we believe that hiring great people from different backgrounds makes our hospital stronger and more effective in delivering patient care.
About the Emergency Medicine Department
Emergency Medicine is at the heart of our hospital’s emergency care pathway, providing high-quality care for patients from the moment they arrive. Our department is led by a highly motivated group of Consultants who are dedicated to delivering exceptional care with a continuous drive to develop and improve our services. We have recently moved into a state-of-the-art new emergency department building designed with modern facilities to enhance both staff and patient experience.
Key Department Features
Our emergency department is one of the busiest in South England, featuring a large 8-bedded resuscitation room, urgent care area, and an expanded Children’s Emergency Department with an integrated Radiology Hub including on-site CT scanning. The new department’s cubiclised layout promotes better infection control while ensuring dignity and privacy for our patients. As part of our capital build project, our emergency department team has been integral to quality improvement across the unscheduled care pathway.
Job Responsibilities
As a Consultant in Emergency Medicine, you will be appointed to a 10-session clinical contract with 8 sessions of direct clinical care and 2 sessions of supporting clinical activity. You will have every opportunity to develop your professional interests while supporting our ambition to provide safe and effective care. Our department provides mentoring to newly qualified Consultants, allowing you to develop extended Consultant skills in a supportive environment.
Clinical Duties
Your responsibilities will include providing high-quality emergency care to both adult and pediatric patients, participating in clinical governance initiatives, and ensuring that critical incidents and near misses are appropriately reported. You will also be expected to participate in investigating incidents related to the Emergency Department and assist in implementing changes to clinical practice that improve patient outcomes.
Professional Development
We are committed to supporting your professional growth through regular clinical audit, educational opportunities, and mentorship programs. The Trust has recently been supported by NHSI and received praise for our redirection pathways from triage, the nurse-led Emergency Care centre (ECC), and our staff’s efforts to improve patient safety.
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice. You must also have entry on the GMC Specialty Register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR, or European Community Rights. Additionally, you must hold ALS, ATLS or ETC, APLS provider status and instructor status in at least one life support course. You must be revalidated or in a state of readiness for future revalidation.
Essential Experience
You must demonstrate extensive experience of the full range of Emergency Medicine presentations. Your experience should include understanding of clinical risk management, critical care skills to enable stabilization of all patients in ED resusc, and appropriate level of clinical knowledge. You should also have knowledge and use of evidence-based practice, effective IT skills, and experience both in and outside your specialty.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, evidence of participation in audit, good oral and written communication skills, publications, prizes and honours are desirable. Strong logical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities, along with excellent team working and leadership skills, will be advantageous. A clear understanding of clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice is also highly valued.
Working Environment
Our emergency department operates in a challenging but rewarding environment. We face pressures from increased emergency admissions and greater acuity of cases presenting, but we are committed to delivering high-quality and timely care. Our newly built facility provides an excellent working environment with modern equipment and resources to support your practice.
Trust Values and Culture
We pride ourselves on providing expert, compassionate care for our local population. If you share our values and enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, respect, and professional excellence.
Application Process
Applications for this position should be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. The closing date for applications is 19 June 2026. All applications will be carefully considered, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 19th June 2026. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. For questions about the job, contact Alice Griffiths-Brown (Matt Rouse) at matthew.rouse2@nhs.net. When applying, ensure you include:
- Proof of GMC registration with licence to practice
- Documentation of your entry on the GMC Specialty Register
- Certification of life support course provider and instructor status
- CV detailing your experience in Emergency Medicine
- Personal statement explaining your interest in this position
Immigration and Visa Support
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust offers a Certificate of Sponsorship to eligible candidates who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information on UK visa requirements, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information on UK medical registration, please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals. Our recruitment team can provide guidance on the registration process for qualified medical professionals trained outside the UK.
Equal Opportunities
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our workforce.
Further Information
For more information about Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and this position, please visit our website at https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/. You can also find our privacy notice for staff at https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/patients_and_visitors/assets/ig/Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Staff%20v1.pdf. Our recruitment team is happy to answer any questions you may have about this opportunity or the application process.
Reference Number
The reference number for this position is REF646K. Please quote this reference number in all correspondence regarding your application. This will help us process your application efficiently and ensure it reaches the correct recruitment team.