Trust Doctor FY2 - ST1 in Emergency Medicine | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cambridgeshire seeks a Trust Doctor for the Emergency Medicine Team. The successful candidate will commence employment on 4 February and fulfill essential clinical duties within a busy Emergency Department. Responsibilities include assessing emergency patients and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient-centered care. Full GMC registration is required, and flexible working arrangements are offered. This role actively supports professional development and emphasizes a work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Educational support

Study leave opportunities

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
• Ability to commence employment on 4 February.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical duties, assessing emergency patients efficiently.
• Work effectively as part of the Emergency Department team.
• Participate in clinical governance including audits and risk management.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Full GMC registration

Job description

Overview

The Trust has an exciting opportunity for Trust Doctors to join our Emergency Medicine Team. This post is available for appointment at the February changeover and successful applicants must be able to commence employment on 4 February. This start date is fixed and cannot be delayed. The postholder will undertake the normal duties associated with this grade and specialty and will be an integral part of a friendly, efficient and ambitious Emergency Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake “shop floor” clinical duties, assessing and managing emergency patients efficiently and safely within prescribed timeframes to minimise harm and clinical risk.
• Work effectively as part of the Emergency Department team, communicating clearly with patients, General Practitioners and hospital colleagues.
• Communicate and work closely with senior clinicians within the department at all times.
• Participate fully in all pillars of clinical governance, including audit, quality improvement and risk management activity.
• Contribute to the delivery of high quality, patient-centred emergency care within a busy clinical environment.

Middle Grade or Consultant support is available at all times, including nights and weekends.

Essential Requirements

• Hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise, or be eligible to obtain this by the start date.
• Be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
• Be able to commence employment on 4 February (this requirement is essential and applicants who cannot meet this start date should not apply).
• Be able to complete all required pre-employment checks, including right to work, occupational health clearance and satisfactory references in advance of the start date.
• Applicants requiring visa sponsorship must be able to meet all Trust and Home Office requirements and commence employment by 4 February. Delayed start dates cannot be accommodated.

Wellbeing & Professional Development

We are committed to ensuring a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates from our local communities.

Clinical Support & Learning

The duties of the post are the normal duties of a doctor in this grade and specialty and he/she will be an integral part of this pleasant, efficient and progressive department, providing immediate medical care, and assisting in reviewing all follow-up patients.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to attend appropriate conferences and courses. The ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with patients, GP’s and hospital colleagues is essential.

Educational support is provided to all junior medical staff, whether in established training grades or not. A weekly educational programme takes place within the department, including a monthly simulation practice session, and there is an opportunity to present interesting cases for the learning of all. Study Leave is also available and encouraged for life support courses.

Clinical Governance meetings occur three monthly. Audit topics are available if required, but we support and encourage individual audits.

We also support individual training needs by means of an allocated Educational Supervisor and aim to support applicants in obtaining other specialty experience before embarking on their continued career. We have a good record for Trust Grade doctors entering training after a period of time working in the department in Peterborough.

Application deadline

This advert closes on Friday 19 Dec 2025.