Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Organization: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Airedale General Hospital, Steeton, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Working (7 sessions per week available)

Salary Range: £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata per annum

Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 23:59 (Note: The post may close early if high application volumes are received).

Job Introduction

Join a welcoming, supportive, and award-winning emergency department that offers an excellent work-life balance and genuine opportunities to develop your consultant career!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a friendly and enthusiastic Consultant in Emergency Medicine at any stage of their career to join our popular and well-regarded team at Airedale General Hospital.

With Airedale embarking on an inspiring journey to build a brand-new state-of-the-art hospital on our Steeton site by 2033 and advancing into a digital future, this is a phenomenal opportunity to help shape the future landscape of emergency healthcare for our communities.

About the Role

Working within a state-of-the-art £6.2 million Emergency Department handling over 75,000 patients per year (including ~15,000 children), you will deliver expert clinical care and leadership. Key responsibilities include:

Clinical Leadership & Delivery: Delivering high-quality emergency medical services within agreed resources, backed by a generous Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) allowance and part-annualised work patterns.
Clinical Governance: Participating fully in the Trust’s clinical governance, service planning, quality improvement, and audit processes.
Team Mentorship: Leading service developments and mentoring junior medical staff within a collaborative and inclusive multi-disciplinary team.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated emergency care specialist who meets the following criteria:

Registration & Qualifications: Full GMC registration with a license to practice, entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed date within 6 months), CESR, or European Community Rights (with ALS, ATLS, ETC, or APLS desired).
Experience: Extensive experience across the full range of Emergency Medicine presentations.
Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, problem-solving, teaching, and communication skills, alongside an active commitment to clinical governance and service improvement.
Note: This post involves regulated activity and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Why Join Airedale NHS Foundation Trust?

Competitive consultant salary (£113,565 - £150,569 pro rata p.a.) with flexible working options
Be part of the historic project to plan and build a brand-new hospital by 2033
Fantastic location nestled between the Yorkshire Dales and vibrant Leeds, offering an exceptional quality of life
Comprehensive employee benefits including health & wellbeing support, counseling, financial packages, and staff networks