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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Staff Grade Doctor in Emergency Medicine to join a busy and well-supported Emergency Department within the South West region.

The Emergency Department manages approximately 40,000 attendances per year, providing exposure to the full spectrum of acute emergency presentations. The department operates a 24/7 service, supported by a strong consultant body, middle-grade doctors, junior trainees, and Emergency Nurse Practitioners.

The post holder will work at a middle-grade level and, at times, will be expected to take operational responsibility for the department, including periods when a consultant is not on-site.
 

Main Clinical Duties

The post holder will be expected to:

• Deliver high-quality emergency care across the full range of acute medical and surgical presentations.
• Work as part of the middle-grade rota, providing early, late, and night cover across seven days.
• Supervise and support junior doctors, trainees, and medical students.
• Take responsibility for departmental leadership when the most senior doctor on shift, particularly during evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Review and action radiology and pathology results on designated days.
• Validate and complete discharge documentation.
• Participate in ED follow-up clinics as required.

 

Rota

• Self-rostering system that allows flexibility for annual and study leave.
• Covers early, late, and night shifts on a 7-day rota.
• No on-call commitment.

 

Clinical Governance and Professional Development

The post holder will:

• Actively participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines, protocols, and care pathways.
• Engage fully with appraisal, CPD, and revalidation requirements.
• Be allocated 1 PA for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) and a study leave allowance.
• Be supported by a nominated Educational / Clinical Supervisor.

 

Teaching and Training

• Participate in teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students.
• Support appraisal and training needs of supervised staff.
• Contribute to departmental education and training activities.

 

Essential Qualifications

• Primary Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• Complete GMC registration with Licence to Practise
• Minimum of 1 year of NHS experience
• Eligibility to work in the UK

 

Essential Experience

• At least 12 months’ Emergency Medicine experience at Staff Grade / Senior or equivalent level.
• Minimum of 4 years postgraduate clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a relevant speciality training programme or equivalent.
• Experience working autonomously within an Emergency Department environment.

 

Essential Specialist Skills

• ALS provider status (or equivalent)
• ATLS / ETC provider status (or equivalent)
• APLS / EPLS provider status (or equivalent)
• MRCEM / FRCEM (or equivalent)
• MRCP

 

Management and Personal Skills

• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills with patients, relatives, colleagues, and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership when acting as the senior clinician on shift.
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervision of junior staff.
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and resilient in a fast-paced emergency setting.

 

Additional Benefits

• Generous study leave and CPD support tailored to individual needs.
• Access to a state-of-the-art postgraduate education centre.
• Relocation and residential benefits may be available, subject to eligibility.

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