Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine. Join a multidisciplinary team in a major trauma centre with opportunities for learning and development. The role involves covering various shifts and participating in teaching programs to enhance your skills. Flexible working arrangements are available with generous benefits including 35 days paid holiday.

Benefits

NHS discounts

35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a licence to practise required.
• Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience.
• At least 24 months in Emergency Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Work in the adult Emergency Department covering various shifts.
• Participate in the ED teaching program.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm and compassionate

Decision making

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practise

Job description

Overview

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

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• 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