SPR in Emergency Medicine

nhs trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

SPR in Emergency Medicine is advertised by an NHS Trust in Birmingham. The role carries a salary of 62,000–89,000 per year and a full-time contract, with relocation benefits available.

You will lead resuscitations, deliver care across a wide spectrum of ED presentations, and contribute to CPD and departmental governance while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registration in process.
• At least 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Offer opinion on a broad range of conditions in the emergency department.
• Take full and independent responsibility for patient care.
• Lead resuscitations or trauma teams with supervision from a senior clinician.
• Demonstrate knowledge in subspecialties such as Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• Cover a full shift roster including earlies, lates and nights.
• Contribute to departmental, trust and national objectives.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Resuscitation leadership

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration in process

Tools

MRCEM/FRCEM (desirable)

Job description

SPR in Emergency Medicine

Date Posted: 2026-09-27

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, GB, B1 1

Application Deadline: 2026-12-30T07:01:39.98

Salary: 62,000 - 89,000 per year

Employment: Full time

Category: Healthcare

Job Introduction

Would you like to join a friendly NHS trust located in the West Midlands with outstanding natural beauty all around you? We have an exciting opportunity for an SPR in Emergency Medicine (relocation benefits available), you're joining an NHS Trust committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community to a very high standard. The trust currently provides a service for over 110,000 annual emergency department (ED) patient attendances.

The department currently has 4 Resus bays, 4 High care bays, 13 majors cubicles, a separate minors area with 5 consulting rooms. The department has an audio-visually separate paediatric waiting area with 3 paediatric cubicles. It has a designated Trauma Unit within the BBCHW Trauma Network. It offers PPCI and Vascular Surgery, inpatient ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery, and a countywide Hyperacute Stroke Service. The trust has a consistently strong record in delivering education and training to junior doctors in Emergency Medicine (EM). The ED has recently been successful in a bid for newly commissioned ST3 and ACCS posts to complement our current ST4+ training post as well as piloting the innovative Clinical Educator role. The Directorate also has a consultant body with experience supporting the CESR programme.

Team Expertise and Interests

• Dual Accreditation PEM/EM
• Level 2 Ultrasound
• ALS/APLS/EPLS/ATLS/ETC Instructor Status
• FRCEM/MRCEM Examiner
• RCEM QEC Best Practice Committee Representative
• Human Factors Training
• Postgraduate Medical Education
• Silver Trauma and Research

Main Responsibilities

Clinical

• Offer opinion on the full breadth of common and less common presenting conditions to the emergency department in the UK healthcare setting.
• Take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Lead resuscitations or trauma teams with indirect supervision or support from a senior clinician.
• Demonstrate knowledge in subspecialties e.g., Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• Cover a full shift roster in the Emergency Department with a balanced mix of earlies, lates, and nights.
• Contribute to the delivery of departmental, trust, and national objectives.

Organisational

• Support the effective development of the service.
• Participate actively in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Develop clinical protocols, guidelines, and concise care bundles.
• Carry out responsibilities respecting the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Ensure duties are carried out to the highest standard.
• Support the senior doctor in managing shifts in the ED, working collaboratively with nurses and the multi-disciplinary team.

The Ideal Candidate

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCEM or FRCEM primary and intermediate desirable.
• GMC registration in process.
• At least 2 years of experience in Emergency Medicine or equivalent training, or evidence of achieving necessary competencies.