Emergency Medicine Trust Registrar | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England seeks a Trust Grade Registrar in Emergency Medicine to manage clinical responsibilities and support the training of junior doctors. This role requires GMC registration, extensive experience in emergency care, and offers a supportive environment for professional development. You will oversee clinical operations overnight and participate in departmental governance and quality improvement initiatives. The position includes a rotating schedule with average weekly hours around 40, and further training opportunities available.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Educational supervision and training opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice.
• Minimum 5 years post registration along with 1 year supervisory experience.
• Broad range of skills necessary for a busy Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Emergency Department as the sole Senior Decision Maker overnight.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of departmental data.
• Mentor junior doctors through educational support.

Skills

General Medical Council registration

Training up to CT3 Emergency Medicine

Supervisory experience

Broad skill set for ED

Education

Post registration in medical practice for at least 5 years

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Trust Grade Registrar in Emergency Medicine at the University Hospitals of North Tees and Hartlepool.

Applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice and have formal training up to CT3 Emergency Medicine / RCEM Intermediate EM training or equivalent in the UK, USA or Australasia Emergency Care System. This should include 5 years post registration and 1 year experience as middle grade with a supervisory role (supervising junior doctors). Applicants must possess a broad range of skills and experience required to work within a busy Emergency Department.

Requirements

• General Medical Council registration with licence to practice.
• Training up to CT3 Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years post registration, 1 year supervisory experience.
• Broad skill set for busy ED environment.

Working Hours & Rota

• Rolling rota: one weekend in three; 1 week of nights (non‑continuous) in nine weeks.
• At least 6 clinicians on duty overnight (one specialist doctor/senior trainee plus a mixture of trust doctors, residents, Advanced Clinical Practitioners or Physician Associates).
• Average 4 hours per week of protected Self Development Time.
• Average weekly hours about 40.
• Further information regarding the working of the rota is available by contacting Dr I Cardona.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely and comprehensive completion of patient records, discharge summaries and referrals in accordance with hospital policies.
• Contribute to the collection, analysis and reporting of departmental data to support performance monitoring and service planning.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Reception, examination and treatment of ED patients.
• Engage with Junior and Senior Teaching Programme and QI departmental activity.
• Close liaison with GP’s, Local Authority Social Services staff, Health Visitors, Community nursing services and other relevant services for patients requiring ongoing community care.

Management & Leadership Responsibilities

• Run the Emergency Department as sole Senior Decision Maker at night from midnight to 8 am and support coordination alongside the Emergency Nurse In Charge, providing clinical leadership in the consultant’s absence overnight.

Policy & Service Development

• Participate in forming, reviewing and implementing hospital policies, guidelines and clinical protocols.
• Identify areas for improvement in patient care, safety and workflow.
• Engage in clinical governance activities, including incident review, risk management and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Research & Audit Responsibilities

• Support external research projects; the ED has a dedicated Research Nurse working part time, and the appointee will have opportunities to undertake relevant training and support ongoing research projects.
• Participate in departmental Quality Improvement Projects and Audits coordinated by a departmental lead.

Managing Resources Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient use of medical equipment, diagnostic services and treatment space to support timely, high‑quality patient care.
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health professional teams to allocate personnel according to acuity, workload and departmental needs.

Education & Training

• Mentoring is encouraged at all levels; new appointees receive an Educational Supervisor for training and professional development.
• Senior support from Dr Ignacio Cardona (Specialty Tutor) and a Trust SASG Tutor for career guidance.
• Comprehensive education programme for junior doctors on Thursday afternoons; local middle‑grade teaching every fortnight on Tuesday afternoons.
• Directorate hosts third‑year, SSC and final‑year medical students; participants are expected to contribute to teaching and ‘shop‑floor’ training.
• Study leave available at the discretion of the Directorate Management Team, subject to service exigencies.

Key Relationships

• Clinical Lead for Emergency Care
• Emergency Care Service Lead
• Senior Nurse for Emergency Care

Be Part of a Supportive and Inclusive Workplace

• We will support staff through health and well‑being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• We support the ‘Making Every Contact Count’ approach to behaviour change, promoting health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Values & Expectations

• Contribute to Trust’s strategic objectives.
• Practice the Trust’s People First values: compassion, care, courtesy, respect, privacy, dignity and individuality.
• Be helpful, responsive, clear and concise; practice good listening skills.
• Maintain a suitable environment and appearance.
• Deal effectively with difficult situations and work as a team.
• Participate in annual appraisal and job planning; undertake mandatory training as directed.
• Commit to ‘Improving Working Lives’, flexible working patterns and promote equality and diversity.
• Reduce sickness absence, workplace accidents and promote zero tolerance of violence against staff; comply with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 4 January 2026.