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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
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
Requirements:
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
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
ALS provider status (or equivalent)
ATLS / ETC provider status (or equivalent)
APLS / EPLS provider status (or equivalent)
MRCEM / FRCEM (or equivalent)
MRCP
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
What we offer:
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
Self-rostering system that allows flexibility for annual and study leave
No on-call commitment
Be allocated 1 PA for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) and a study leave allowance
Be supported by a nominated Educational / Clinical Supervisor