Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching hospital in Southampton is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine. This fixed-term position starts in February 2026 and offers varied shifts in a busy department. Strong candidates will have experience in Emergency Medicine and a commitment to high-quality clinical service delivery. The hospital supports flexible working, offers generous holiday, and provides access to a range of NHS discounts.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency Medicine is essential.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work on varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment of Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine.
• Work alongside Emergency Medicine trainees.
• Achieve and maintain high quality clinical services.
• Support the proactive work of the multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Role and Responsibilities

• Recruitment of a number of Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine at UHS.
• Post offers a broad range of experience in emergency medicine in an established major trauma centre seeing more than 120,000 new patients per annum.
• Work in a proactive and friendly multidisciplinary team, including clinical and managerial colleagues to achieve and maintain high quality clinical services.
• Work on the higher rota (middle grade) alongside Emergency Medicine trainees of ST4+ level.
• Work up to 10 programmed activities (PA) with 8.5 days of clinical duty cover (DCC) and 1.5 SPA/CPD.

About the Trust and Development

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.

Flexible Working and Benefits

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.

Location

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.