Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust seeks a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine for a 12-month fixed-term role at the Royal Derby Hospital. This opportunity offers a clear pathway to progress to the CESR programme, emphasizing clinical leadership and comprehensive training alongside diverse clinical responsibilities in a busy emergency department.

Benefits

Development opportunities

On-going support from recruitment

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time postgraduate training or equivalent.
• 12 months post-foundation experience in Emergency Medicine.
• Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 24-hour Emergency Department Middle Grade rota.
• Manage acutely ill and trauma patients.
• Support training for junior medical staff.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

MBBS or Equivalent

FRCEM primary or MCEM (any part)

Tools

Emergency Medicine protocols

Clinical knowledge in emergency medicine

Job description

Job summary

Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine with option to progress to CESR/Portfolio Pathway

We are looking for doctors to join our well established CESR/Portfolio Pathway rotation at the Royal Derby Hospital

The posts will commence with a fixed term Specialty Doctor contract in Emergency Medicine for 12 months. Subject to satisfactory progress at the end of this first year, successful candidates will have the option to progress to the CESR programme which we would expect to require 3-5 years for completion in most cases. The contract will be reviewed annually and extended on a mutually agreed basis, based on successful completion of required competencies at annual review.

The posts are intended to offer the clinician access to the support and training required to complete all aspects of the CESR process pending successful progression through the programme. It will guarantee specific secondment-style modules in the CESR programme, to address relevant educational and competency needs. Secondments offered include Anaesthetics, ITU, Acute Medicine and Paediatric Emergency Medicine.

Main duties of the job

The contract is for 10 PAs per week (9 DCC and 1 SPA). Some SPA time is pre allocated (see section 'EDUCATION AND TRAINING').

The ED has 24/7 middle grade clinical cover and extended Consultant cover from 8am-2am 7 days per week. Post-holders in this grade will participate in the middle grade rota. Duties within the Emergency Department will cover the whole range of clinical responsibility for both those patients seen in the Emergency Department and inpatients on our observation ward.Although the successful applicant may not initially have the competencies to manage the ED overnight, it is expected that during the post they will develop to take on this role.Clinical duties will include taking a lead role in the management of acutely ill and trauma patients. The qualities of leadership required as head of an emergency team are stressed and it is anticipated that these qualities will be gradually learned through the process of supervision of more junior doctors and involvement in their education, both formal and informal.

The post holder will be expected to prioritise and time-manage effectively according to the activity of the department and to utilise appropriately the available senior staff for advice.

Education is an important part of the role. The post holder will be fully involved in supporting the training of all levels of staff: medical; nursing; para-medical.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDR-7193559-GM

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to JD and Person specification

The contract is for 10 PAs per week (9 DCC and 1 SPA). Some SPA time is pre allocated (see section EDUCATION AND TRAINING).

We are renowned for our training and support. The Consultant body has current FRCEM examiners as well as experience at the CESR application process. There will be a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of the rotation, as well as a CESR mentor.

The role will participate in the 24-hour Emergency Department Middle Grade rota.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to JD and Person specification

The contract is for 10 PAs per week (9 DCC and 1 SPA). Some SPA time is pre allocated (see section EDUCATION AND TRAINING).

We are renowned for our training and support. The Consultant body has current FRCEM examiners as well as experience at the CESR application process. There will be a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of the rotation, as well as a CESR mentor.

The role will participate in the 24-hour Emergency Department Middle Grade rota.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• FRCEM primary or MCEM (any part)

Desirable

• FRCEM Intermediate

Experience Essential

• Four years full time post graduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)
• 12 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine
• 12 months post Foundation (or equivalent) experience in EM relevant specialty
• ALS

Desirable

• 12 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK
• 6 months acting as an ED Senior Decision maker
• ATLS / ETC
• APLS
• Ultrasound experience / course
• Life support course instructor status

Eligibility Essential

• Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise in the UK at time of application
• ALL sections of the application form are completed in FULL

Desirable

• 12 months working in an NHS post

Clinical knowledge and skills Essential

• Up to date knowledge of emergency medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Desirable

• Clinical management of the Emergency Department within the bounds set by the senior team

communication skills Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues, which could be evidenced by i) applicants having undertaken undergraduate training in English ii) applicants having scores in the academic IELTS or equivalent, equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes (applicants who believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into i) or ii) above must provide evidence);

Desirable

• 360 degree feedback; Patient survey feedback and reflections

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• FRCEM primary or MCEM (any part)

Desirable

• FRCEM Intermediate

Experience Essential

• Four years full time post graduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)
• 12 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine
• 12 months post Foundation (or equivalent) experience in EM relevant specialty
• ALS

Desirable

• 12 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK
• 6 months acting as an ED Senior Decision maker
• ATLS / ETC
• APLS
• Ultrasound experience / course
• Life support course instructor status

Eligibility Essential

• Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise in the UK at time of application
• ALL sections of the application form are completed in FULL

Desirable

• 12 months working in an NHS post

Clinical knowledge and skills Essential

• Up to date knowledge of emergency medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Desirable

• Clinical management of the Emergency Department within the bounds set by the senior team

communication skills Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues, which could be evidenced by i) applicants having undertaken undergraduate training in English ii) applicants having scores in the academic IELTS or equivalent, equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes (applicants who believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into i) or ii) above must provide evidence);

Desirable

• 360 degree feedback; Patient survey feedback and reflections

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)