Specialty Doctor Emergency Medicine

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join their Emergency Department. This role involves leading junior staff, managing patient care, and engaging in ongoing education and professional development within a supportive environment, ideal for those looking to further their medical careers.

Benefits

Support for doctors pursuing CESR

Regular SPA time for personal development

Comprehensive training program offered

Funding for educational activities and e-learning

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate diplomas required.
• UK Emergency Medicine experience preferred with specific procedural skills.
• Minimum 4 years post-qualification in emergency specialties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department at night and support junior staff.
• See new patients in the ED.
• Work 1 in 3 weekends.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Collaboration

Education

Full GMC registration with License to Practice

Relevant postgraduate diplomas (e.g., MRCEM part A)

Job description

Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Orpington

Salary: £59,175 to £95,400 per annum/pro rata, inc London Weighting

Closing date: 5 Jul 2025

We are seeking passionate individuals with relevant experience (see person specification in JD) to join our dedicated ED team as a Specialty Doctor.

The position is based at the Emergency Department of the Princess Royal University Hospital, a Trauma Unit and Hyper-acute Stroke Centre (BR6 8ND).

The role is available from August 2025.

Successful candidates will join a dynamic, multi-professional ED treating a wide spectrum of patients. This is a great opportunity to broaden your experience in a friendly and supportive environment.

The ED Consultant team provides clinical supervision and care delivery 16 hours per day, seven days a week, with varied special interests including trauma, frailty, disaster medicine, education, public health, global health, and pre-hospital care.

Regular SPA time is built into the rota for Audit, QIP, and personal development.

Candidates interested in pursuing a CESR will be fully supported, including access to secondments in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, Acute Medicine, and Paediatrics. We have a strong track record of supporting doctors into formal EM training at ST3 or ST4 levels.

Successful candidates will be paid on the Specialty Doctor pay scale (MC75).

Main duties of the job

• To see new patients within the ED.
• To be an on-site source of advice and support for junior doctors.
• This is a senior post; specialty doctors will be in charge of the department at night with a consultant on call from home after midnight.
• On duty 1 in 3 weekends.
• Applications from doctors seeking less than full-time work are welcomed.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading teaching Trust with a turnover of £1 billion, serving 1.5 million patients annually with over 15,000 staff across South East London. Our strategy, 'Strong Roots, Global Reach,' aims to be BOLD, with outstanding care, research, innovation, and a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We focus on person-centered, digitally-enabled, and sustainable healthcare.

We are at a pivotal point and seek individuals ready to make a lasting impact on our patients and staff.

We are committed to Sustainable Healthcare via our Green Plan, targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. All staff are encouraged to contribute responsibly to these goals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• See new patients in the ED and provide advice/support to junior staff.
• Lead the department at night as the doctor in charge, with a consultant on call after midnight.
• Work 1 in 3 weekends.
• Support for less-than-full-time work arrangements.

Teaching and Audit

Our ED offers a comprehensive training program including lectures, simulation, and clinics, with a focus on Royal College of Emergency Medicine exams. Regular non-clinical academic time is allocated (1 PA per week). Study leave for educational activities is available, including life-support courses and exam preparation. Funding supports various educational activities and e-learning.

We promote clinical audit and continuous improvement.

CPD and Career Development

The post holder is expected to stay current with emergency medicine developments, fulfill RCEM CPD requirements, and participate in appraisals and mentoring. Support is available for postgraduate exams and CESR pursuit, including secondments in key specialties like Anaesthesia, Critical Care, and Paediatrics.

The Emergency Department

Facilities include reception, ambulatory area, majors, resuscitation bays, paediatric area, decision unit, and advanced imaging services. There are dedicated teaching and administrative spaces, relatives room, and multidisciplinary training programs.

Clinical Organization

Active undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, interdisciplinary training, and resuscitation courses are integral to our department. The team includes numerous consultants with specific roles, and our staff establishment comprises consultants, specialists, trainees, and support staff.

The Local Area

Bromley offers excellent transport links to London, with a family-friendly, leafy suburban environment. The Trust supports work-life balance, childcare, and career development. Applications for job sharing are welcome.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with License to Practice.
• Relevant postgraduate diplomas (e.g., MRCEM part A).

Experience

• At least 4 years post-qualification in acute/emergency or emergency specialties.
• UK Emergency Medicine experience, including paediatric emergency skills, ultrasound competencies, procedural sedation, and relevant procedural skills.

Skills

• Effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.