Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Specialty Doctor for the Urgent Treatment Centre in Watford. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration and significant experience in Emergency Medicine. The role involves delivering high-quality care for urgent, non-life-threatening conditions, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, and engaging in clinical governance. A competitive annual salary of £61,542 to £99,216 plus additional benefits is offered, along with options for flexible working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold full registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine or relevant specialties is critical.
• Participation in clinical auditing and governance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient-centered care for urgent conditions.
• Maintain up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
• Collaborate with various medical departments for optimal patient care.
• Conduct clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Patient-centered care

Emergency Medicine

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Full GMC registration

Postgraduate medical training

Job description

Specialty Doctor MC75, Urgent Treatment Centre, Emergency Medicine

The closing date is 03 February 2026

We are looking for enthusiastic Specialty Doctors with experience in urgent and emergency care to become part of our dedicated team at the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Watford General Hospital. Our UTC provides same-day assessments and treatments for patients presenting with urgent, non-life‑threatening illnesses and injuries.

What We Offer:

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, and support staff. A diverse range of services under the Integrated Urgent Care Pathway (IUPC).

• Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)
• Single Point of Access (SPA)
• Out-of-Hours (OOH)
• CAS 111 service

Main duties of the job

Deliver high-quality, patient‑centred care for urgent but non-life‑threatening conditions.

Assess, diagnose, and manage a variety of minor illnesses and injuries.

Maintain up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) training; Immediate Life Support (ILS) is desirable and supported by the service.

Collaborate with the Emergency Department, Secondary Care, Primary Care, and community services.

Recognise early signs of serious illness or deterioration, initiate urgent management when appropriate, and escalates promptly to the Emergency Department or specialty teams.

Contribute to clinical pathway development and service improvements.

Participate in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [e-mail].

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Governance:

Provide clinical care that aligns with recognised protocols and procedures indicative of excellence in general practice.

Ensure safe and efficient medical care in accordance with both national and local standards for the Urgent Treatment Centre.

Address medical concerns reported by patients or their carers appropriately.

Collaborate with the administrative team to highlight cases needing urgent review to the registered GP surgery.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

Work with relevant stakeholders (UTC management, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Department management, etc.) to identify and mitigate risks.

Liaise with allied and community services (e.g., London Ambulance, Social Services, Mental Health Teams) to support an optimal patient journey.

Awareness of NHS urgent and emergency care strategies, with a willingness to become familiar with local pathways.

Maintenance of up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a minimum.

Full unrestricted registration with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice. CCT is desirable, but Senior SAS (Specialty and Associate Specialist) candidates will also be considered. Current experience in Emergency Medicine or SAS with substantial experience in urgent and/or Out-of-Hours care settings.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality urgent care and are ready to join a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Full registration and a Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council.
• Post‑graduate medical training or equivalent to gain experience in Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, General Practice with urgent care experience or a relevant specialty, or have equivalent experience.

Knowledge

• Attendance at management training courses.
• Participation in clinical audit, governance and management.

Experience

• Significant experience in Emergency Medicine, UTC or a relevant specialty.
• Experience demonstrating leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates leadership skills within a multi-disciplinary team.

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£61,542 to £99,216 a year plus £149 HCA per annum