Specialty doctor - Emergency department

NHS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harlow is seeking a Specialty Doctor for the Emergency Department. You will assess and treat patients, lead teams during emergencies, and supervise junior staff. The role offers extensive professional development opportunities and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in Emergency Medicine and relevant qualifications. Join a committed team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive relocation package

Support for CESR application

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have previous NHS experience.
• Experience in Paediatrics, Acute Medicine, ITU, Anaesthesia is preferred.
• Full GMC registration and current licence to practise.

Responsibilities

• Assess, investigate and treat patients in the Emergency Department.
• Lead trauma and cardiac arrest teams.
• Supervise trainees and ensure smooth running of the department.

Skills

Post-qualification experience

Experience in Emergency Medicine

Registrar level experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCEM or FRCEM Primary

Full GMC registration

FRCEM or equivalent MRCP, MRCS

Job description

Specialty doctor - Emergency department

The closing date is 11 December 2025

Join our dynamic Emergency Medicine Team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital! The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is excited to invite applications for the position of Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative team environment: Work alongside a robust team of 15 Specialty Doctors, a full tier at ST1 level, and 11 experienced Consultants.
• State-of-the-Art facilities: Our Emergency Department (ED) sees approximately 105,000 attendances annually, with 25% being children. The ED is located at the forefront of the hospital and has recently undergone significant refurbishments, including:
  • An Integrated Urgent Treatment Centre
  • Refurbished SAS/MG offices
  • New and improved flooring throughout the department
  • An updated Tannoy system
  • A refurbished Minors’ assessment area with dedicated treatment chairs and assessment trolleys

Your role and development:

• Innovative digital journey: Be a part of our digital transformation with the implementation of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system by the end of 2024.
• Professional growth: We are committed to supporting your career development, including assistance with your CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) application.
• Relocation package: We offer a comprehensive relocation package for successful candidates to help you settle in comfortably.

Main duties of the job

Comply with the GMC code of conduct and requirements of Duties of a Doctor.

• Assess, investigate and treat patients presenting to the ED and make appropriate decisions regarding referral or discharge in a timely manner.
• Resuscitate, diagnose and initiate treatment of all emergencies.
• Lead the trauma and cardiac arrest teams.
• To work in all areas of the ED (Majors, Further Assessment (Minors),Paeds ED, Amb & Walk-in RAT, Resus).
• Assist, train and supervise ST/GP-VTS/FY2 trainees, Trust doctors, ENPs and ANPs in Emergency Medicine; report concerns to the Duty Consultant.
• Liaise with the nursing shift manager and other nursing staff to organise the allocation of work and ensure smooth running of the department.
• Manage the Emergency Department and the team as a whole.
• Maintain Punctuality, attend Board rounds and ensure required break/rest.
• Communicate and build good working relationship with the multidisciplinaryteam within ED and other Specialties.
• Ensure optimal record keeping and discharge summaries to guaranteecontiniuty of care4Assist the Trust in reaching external targets without compromising goodquality patient care.
• Actively participate in the departmental teaching, audits and Qualityimprovement projectsRealize and be committed to adult and child safeguarding requirements.
• Fulfil the statutory and mandatory training programme as per the Trust policy.
• Uphold confidentiality of all patient records and Trust information.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that's changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We're a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Job title

Clinical Director - Emergency Department

Email address

Telephone number

01279 444455

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post is for 11 sessions per week. One of these 11 sessions per week is allocated to supporting professional activities (SPA). Based on educational needs, careers aspirations and progress, the post holder may have the opportunity to enrol onto the CESR Fellowship Programme in Emergency Medicine through which 3 months every year may be granted to give experience in other acute specialties like Paediatrics, Acute Medicine, ITU and Anaesthetics (the doctor will still be required to do night shifts and weekends in ED). This programme would enable the post holder to develop the competences required for CESR application to enter the Specialist Register. The work pattern of all our Doctors has been recently revised to fit the rules and regulations of new deal contract for Junior Doctors. The rota comprises of a 21 weeks rolling rota with 1 in 3 weekends and includes out of hours and night shifts. The work pattern consists of 4 different shifts: 08:00-16:00, 13:00-22:00, 16:00-00:00 and 22:00-08:15 hrs.

Clinical working hours will average around 40 hours per week across the period of the rota. The rota may be revised periodically as per the terms and conditions and the requirements of the department. The post holder may be asked to work extra hours in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances such as in the event of a major incident. The aim of this post is to improve the care of patients attending the Emergency Department and to enhance the supervision and support of junior medical staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCEM or FRCEM Primary
• Full GMC registration and current licence to practise.
• FRCEM or equivalent MRCP, MRCS.

Experience

• Post-qualification experience including within Emergency Medicine.
• Previous NHS experience
• Experience in Paediatrics, Acute Medicine, ITU, Anaesthesia
• Registrar level experience in Emergency Medicine

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust