Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

NHS; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical facility is seeking a Specialty Doctor for its busy Accident & Emergency Department. The role involves providing clinical services, participating in teaching, and managing a full shift roster. Applicants should have appropriate medical qualifications and experience in Emergency Medicine. A competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Teacher-led training

Qualifications

• Must possess full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
• Must have experience in acute and general medicine.
• A minimum of 4 years post-registration experience with 2 years in an Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical services to the Emergency Department.
• Participate in teaching and training of junior staff.
• Cover a full shift roster with a mix of shifts.

Skills

Emergency Medicine expertise

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Clinical Governance

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCEM or FRCEM

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in our busy Accident & Emergency Department.

We are looking for enthusiastic Doctors to join our motivated team in the Emergency Department.

The Consultants are very committed to teaching and post-graduate training and will ensure appropriate opportunities for professional development.We are offering full or partial CESR programme tailored to your needs and we encourage you to contact us to discuss your individual requirements. We are always looking for high quality colleagues so if you decide not to CESR is not suitable for you we are would be happy to discuss a permanent middle grade position with a sustainable job plan in the Emergency Department and consideration of any other additional special interest.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will join an enthusiastic and friendly Emergency Medicine department which is an integral part of the Division of Emergency Care and Medicine.

About Us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Details

Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum pro rata + 2 additional PA allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-816-25MG-A

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To provide a comprehensive clinical service to the Emergency department.
• To cover a full shift roster in the Emergency Department with a balanced mix of earlies, lates and nights.
• To contribute to the delivery of departmental, trust and national objectives.
  
  

Organisational

Active Participation in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals. To act as clinical supervisor to more junior locally employed doctors and doctors in training programmes of a variety of grades and experience as appropriate when most senior on with support of the consultant. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To provide leadership and support for the effective development of the service. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff and attend all relevant health and safety training. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard. To attend all relevant mandatory training in health and safety, risk assessment etc. To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trusts appraisal process.

Additional DutiesThis job description is not intended to be exhaustive but provide an indication of the range and complexity of the work to be undertaken.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To provide a comprehensive clinical service to the Emergency department.
• To cover a full shift roster in the Emergency Department with a balanced mix of earlies, lates and nights.
• To contribute to the delivery of departmental, trust and national objectives.
  
  

Organisational

Active Participation in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals. To act as clinical supervisor to more junior locally employed doctors and doctors in training programmes of a variety of grades and experience as appropriate when most senior on with support of the consultant. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To provide leadership and support for the effective development of the service. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff and attend all relevant health and safety training. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard. To attend all relevant mandatory training in health and safety, risk assessment etc. To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trusts appraisal process.

Additional DutiesThis job description is not intended to be exhaustive but provide an indication of the range and complexity of the work to be undertaken.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCEM or FRCEM primary and intermediate
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) or be in the process of acquiring within a grace period of starting.
• Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc)
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Achieved the competences equivalent to that of a trainee who has completed UK foundation, ST1 and ST2 training or equivalent experience
• Experience in acute and general medicine at ST2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months
• Management of medical admissions at ST3 level
  
  

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years post- registration experience with at least 2 years of Emergency Department experience ie. at ST3 level or higher (senior doctor, in charge at night)
• Experience at UK NHS at ST3 or above grade
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years post- registration experience with at least 2 years of Emergency Department experience ie. at ST3 level or higher (senior doctor, in charge at night)
• Experience at UK NHS at ST3 or above grade
  
  

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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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

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