Clinical Director for Emergency Medicine

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Maidstone is seeking dynamic and motivated middle-grade doctors for Specialty Doctor posts in Emergency Medicine. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in Emergency Departments and involves collaboration across both Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells sites. The Trust is committed to diversity and seeks applications from varied backgrounds. Opportunities for professional growth are provided through a structured training programme, including various emergency care courses and regular CPD events.

Benefits

Monthly training days

Free national conferences for CPD

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency Medicine is essential.
• Ability to liaise between clinicians, patients, and relatives.
• High standards of professionalism and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between nurses, clinicians, and patients.
• Participate in ward rounds and daily unit activities.
• Maintain high standards of care and documentation.
• Participate in the Emergency rota.

Skills

Emergency care

Communication

Teamwork

Supervision

Education

At least 2 years of ED experience

Job description

A structured teaching programme tailored individually to suit your needs on passing the MCEM/FCEM exams at the earliest opportunity.

Training Programme

• 3‑day ‘Fundamentals of Trauma Care’ course
• In‑house APLS/ATLS/ALS courses
• Monthly training day with full ED curriculum and expert speakers
• 3 free ‘National ED Conferences’ to attend as CPD per year

Responsibilities

• To liaise between nurses, other clinicians, patients and relatives to support safe care
• Attend and participate in board rounds, ward rounds and other related daily unit activities
• Provide appropriate workplace supervision to other staff as needed
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, especially regarding documentation
• Participate in the Emergency rota
• Discharge notifications and follow‑up clinic letters as directed
• Participate in clinical and service activities and developments to ensure a high standard of patient care across the Trust
• Work in close cooperation with medical, professional and managerial colleagues to provide high quality health care to the Trust’s patients and contribute to future thinking about the Trust’s strategic direction

Application Process

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work – get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!

Job Details

Are you dynamic, motivated and ambitious in pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine? If so we can help you. We are seeking middle‑grade doctors with at least 2 years of ED experience to fill Specialty Doctor posts, full or part time, across both Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells sites.