Specialty Doctor - Emergency Medicine

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dorset is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care, managing scheduled shifts in a fast-paced environment, and supporting junior doctors. Candidates should have significant experience in emergency medicine and possess relevant medical qualifications. This position is vital to the Emergency Department at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice.
• A minimum of two life support courses, up to date.
• Experience in managing an Emergency Department as EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality emergency care competent in emergency medical conditions.
• Conduct scheduled shifts for the assessment of patients in the Emergency Department.
• Participate in audit and professional development.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Supervision and mentorship

Minor injury management

Communication skills

Education

MBBS or an equivalent medical degree

Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM)

Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM)

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Emergency Medicine

The closing date is 05 December 2025

We are looking to appoint Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine at University Hospitals Dorset to work at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site, just a stone's throw from the glorious blue flag beaches of Bournemouth and Poole (we know we're biased).

The Emergency Medicine team at UHD have a significant amount of experience and expertise in supporting doctors through the CESR programme, many of whom now work as substantive consultants at both sites. We currently run a CESR programme which includes a bespoke professional development plan tailored to meeting the needs of the individual doctor including availability of placements in Critical Care, Anaesthetics, Acute Medicine and Paediatrics, as well as mentor support from a consultant that has previously attained CESR. There is the option for successful candidates to participate in this programme if desired.

Recently Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals have undergone merger into UHD.

At present there is an Emergency Department at both Poole and Bournemouth sites, with RBH being the designated site for PCI and stroke thrombolysis, and Poole being the designated Major Trauma Unit as well as inpatient paediatric services.

This is all set to change at the end of 2024 when the Trauma Unit status moves across to Bournemouth and the ED will move into a new state‑of‑the‑art department in the Beach Building, alongside Paediatrics, Critical Care and Maternity.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality emergency care, being competent in the normal range of emergency medical conditions and injuries.

Direct clinical care will consist of scheduled shifts for the routine assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Emergency Department.

Take part in the middle tier rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met.

The successful candidate will join the existing Emergency Department team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital supporting the Middle Grade tier.

Responsibilities will include assisting the team in providing 24 hour emergency care to the population of Dorset. The candidate will be someone who is committed to Emergency Medicine and has a desire to work in a fast‑paced and stimulating environment. The successful candidate will be supported by a team of 15 Consultants.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality emergency care, being competent in the normal range of emergency medical conditions and injuries.

Direct clinical care will consist of scheduled shifts for the routine assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Emergency Department.

Take part in the middle tier rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in managing an Emergency Department as EPIC (Emergency Physician in Charge).
• At least 4 years of postgraduate training, including relevant posts in Emergency Medicine.
• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience working in an Emergency Department.
• At least 4 months of rotation in Anaesthesia/Intensive Care Medicine.
• At least 4 months of rotation in Paediatrics.
• Demonstrated successful completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent.
• Ability to provide supervision and mentorship to junior doctors.
• Competence in independently managing minor injuries.
• Significant experience in Emergency Medicine, equivalent to ST4+ level (not ST3 or below).
• Experience at the Senior Registrar level or equivalent within the NHS.

Qualifications and Training

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice.
• MBBS or an equivalent medical degree.
• A minimum of two life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS).
• Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM).
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM).
• Level 1 Ultrasound (USS) competency.
• All 3 life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS).

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust