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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.
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 jobThe 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 usAs 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:
Key Facts:
06 June 2025
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeSpecialty Doctor
Salary£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number320-MDR-7193559-GM
Job locationsRoyal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter New Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
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 responsibilitiesPlease 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 EssentialThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
AddressRoyal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter New Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
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Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
AddressRoyal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter New Road
Derby
DE22 3NE