Specialty Doctor - Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals Dorset; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Certificate of Sponsorship

CESR development pathway

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset invites applications for full-time, permanent Specialty Doctor posts in Emergency Medicine, spanning Poole Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The successful candidate will act as a Senior Decision Maker, responsible for complex clinical decisions, supervision of junior staff, and leading the department during night shifts when no consultant is present.

This 10 PA post comprises 8.5 Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities, with a

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and medical license.
• Minimum 4 years postgraduate training in Emergency Medicine.
• Experience in ED with IAC completion or significant anaesthetic experience.
• Intensive care exposure and participation in audit/teaching activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment, resuscitation and stabilisation of emergency patients.
• Lead and supervise junior doctors and staff; work with consultants and specialty teams.
• Contribute to teaching, governance, CPD and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Tier 4 rota; deliver 24/7 emergency care across sites.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Clinical leadership

Education & training

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Research & audit

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

GMC registration

MRCEM / FRCEM

ATLS / ACLS / PALS

Job description

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) invites applications for full-time, permanent Specialty Doctor posts in Emergency Medicine, working across Poole Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The successful candidate will be a Senior Decision Maker (SDM) within the Emergency Department, responsible for complex clinical decisions, supervision of junior staff, and leading the department during night shifts when no consultant is present.

This is a 10 PA post: 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).The Trust can provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Tier 2 visa applicants, and overseas EM experience will be recognised when determining the starting point on the Specialty Doctor pay scale.

UHD has a strong history of supporting doctors through CESR, with many progressing to substantive consultant roles. Successful applicants may join a structured CESR programme, which includes tailored development plans, rotations in key acute specialties (Critical Care, Anaesthetics, Acute Medicine, Paediatrics), and mentorship from CESR-qualified consultants. Participation is optional for candidates choosing to pursue training routes instead.

Following the merger of Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch Hospitals, UHD now operates Emergency Departments on both main sites.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Care & Patient Management
Provide timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment, resuscitation and stabilisation of emergency patients, including performing essential ED procedures and making safe admission, referral or discharge decisions.

Leadership, Supervision & Multidisciplinary Working

Support and supervise junior doctors, students and wider clinical staff, while working collaboratively with consultants and specialty teams to ensure safe, effective patient care.

Education, Governance & Professional Development

Contribute to teaching and training, clinical audit, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, policy development and morbidity and mortality reviews, while maintaining ongoing CPD and mandatory training.

Rota & Departmental Responsibilities

Participate in the Tier 4 rota, providing 24/7 emergency care across early, late and night shifts, and work as part of the Middle Grade ED team across RBH and Poole.

Working for our organisation

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

This role is eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses, in accordance with the Trust’s applicable policies and guidelines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the main duties and Responsibilities of this job please see attached Job Description document.

Person specification

Experience

• 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
• IAC completed/ significant anaesthetic experience
• Intensive care experience (4-6 months minimum)
• Demonstrated successful completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent.
• Involvement in audit and teaching activities.
• Competence in independently managing minor injuries.
• Significant experience in Emergency Medicine, equivalent to ST4+ level (not ST3 or below)
• Full MRCEM Qualification parts 1,2 and 3
• ATLS, APLS, or ALS instructor status
• Participation in research or simulation activities

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).

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.