Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is looking for a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine. This fixed-term contract begins in February 2026 and offers the chance to work in a major trauma centre. Candidates should have relevant qualifications including MBBS and GMC registration. Benefits include NHS discounts and generous paid holiday. The role is ideal for those wanting to advance in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience.
• At least 24 months in Emergency Medicine.
• Evidence of involvement in clinical performance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work in a proactive multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the ED teaching program.
• Cover all areas of the adult Emergency Department.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration

Current ALS certificate

MRCEM

Current ATLS or ETC certificate

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

The closing date is 03 October 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is a fixed-term contract with the position commencing in February 2026.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a number of Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine at UHS. This post will offer a broad range of experience in emergency medicine in an established major trauma centre seeing more than 120,000 new patients per annum. You will be working in a proactive and friendly multidisciplinary team, including clinical and managerial colleagues to achieve and maintain high quality clinical services.

You will work on our higher rota (middle grade) alongside Emergency Medicine trainees of ST4+ level. You will work up to 10PA with 8.5DCC and with 1.5 SPA/CPD.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job responsibilities

You will work on either the intermediate or higher rota which equate to ST3 or ST4+ level of trainee depending on experience. You will work a variety of shifts covering all areas of the adult Emergency Department. You will be invited to participate in our ED teaching program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors (England) 2021. Interviews will be held on 27th October 2025.

This vacancy closes on or before 3rd October 2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
• Current ALS certificate
• Minimum of 4 years post registration experience including previous SHO or equivalent experience
• At least 24 months must be in Emergency Medicine, with at least 12 months of this worked within an ED environment similar to that seen in the NHS
• MRCEM
• Current ATLS or ETC certificate
• Evidence from workplace-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPs, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi Source Feedback or equivalent
• Additional experience in acute specialities
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity

Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Demonstrate the ability to manage information effectively and prioritise clinical need
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
• Evidence of thoroughness (is well-prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
• Experience of teaching
• Experience in Quality Improvement

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust