• Job Description

  Req#: C9153-25-0801?language=en&page=834&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking to appoint Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine at University Hospitals Dorset to work at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site, just a stone's throw from the glorious blue flag beaches of Bournemouth and Poole (we know we're biased).

  The Emergency Medicine team at UHD have a significant amount of experience and expertise in supporting doctors through the CESR programme, many of whom who now work as substantive consultants at both sites. We are currently run a CESR programme which includes a bespoke professional development plan tailored to meeting the needs of the individual doctor including availability of placements in Critical Care, Anaesthetics, Acute medicine and Paediatrics, as well as mentor support from a consultant that has previously attained CESR. There is the option for successful candidates to participate in this programme if desired.

  Recently Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals have undergone merger into UHD,

  At present there is an Emergency Department at both Poole and Bournemouth sites, with RBH being the designated site for PCI and stroke thrombolysis, and Poole being the designated Major Trauma Unit as well as in patient paediatric services.

  This is all set to change at the end of 2024 when the Trauma Unit status moves across to Bournemouth and the ED will move into a new state of the art department in the Beach Building, alongside Paediatrics, Critical Care and Maternity.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide high quality emergency care, being competent in the normal range of emergency medical conditions and injuries.

  Direct clinical care will consist of scheduled shifts for the routine assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Emergency Department.

  Take part in the middle tier rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

  Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met.

  The successful candidate will join the existing Emergency Department team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital supporting the Middle Grade tier.

  Responsibilities will include assisting the team in providing 24 hour emergency care to the population of Dorset. The candidate will be someone who is committed to Emergency Medicine and has a desire to work in a fast-paced and stimulating environment. The successful candidate will be supported by a team of 15 Consultants.

  We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

  About us

  Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

  UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

  This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

  Details

  Date posted

  21 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Specialty Doctor

  Salary

  £61,542 to £99,216 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  153-M3705

  Job locations

  University Hospitals Dorset

  Castle Lane East

  Bournemouth

  BH7 7DW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide high quality emergency care, being competent in the normal range of emergency medical conditions and injuries.

  Direct clinical care will consist of scheduled shifts for the routine assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Emergency Department.

  Take part in the middle tier rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

  Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide high quality emergency care, being competent in the normal range of emergency medical conditions and injuries.

  Direct clinical care will consist of scheduled shifts for the routine assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Emergency Department.

  Take part in the middle tier rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

  Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in managing an Emergency Department as EPIC (Emergency Physician in Charge).
  • At least 4 years of postgraduate training, including relevant posts in Emergency Medicine
  • A minimum of 2 years of recent experience working in an Emergency Department
  • At least 4 months of rotation in Anaesthesia/Intensive Care Medicine
  • At least 4 months of rotation in Paediatrics
  • Demonstrated successful completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent.
  • Ability to provide supervision and mentorship to junior doctors.
  • Competence in independently managing minor injuries.

  Desirable

  • Significant experience in Emergency Medicine, equivalent to ST4+ level (not ST3 or below).
  • Experience at the Senior Registrar level or equivalent within the NHS.

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice.
  • MBBS or an equivalent medical degree
  • A minimum of two life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS).
  • Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM).

  Desirable

  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM
  • Level 1 Ultrasound (USS) competency.
  • All 3 life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS).

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in managing an Emergency Department as EPIC (Emergency Physician in Charge).
  • At least 4 years of postgraduate training, including relevant posts in Emergency Medicine
  • A minimum of 2 years of recent experience working in an Emergency Department
  • At least 4 months of rotation in Anaesthesia/Intensive Care Medicine
  • At least 4 months of rotation in Paediatrics
  • Demonstrated successful completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent.
  • Ability to provide supervision and mentorship to junior doctors.
  • Competence in independently managing minor injuries.

  Desirable

  • Significant experience in Emergency Medicine, equivalent to ST4+ level (not ST3 or below).
  • Experience at the Senior Registrar level or equivalent within the NHS.

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice.
  • MBBS or an equivalent medical degree
  • A minimum of two life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS).
  • Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM).

  Desirable

  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM
  • Level 1 Ultrasound (USS) competency.
  • All 3 life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS).

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Dorset

  Castle Lane East

  Bournemouth

  BH7 7DW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Dorset

  Castle Lane East

  Bournemouth

  BH7 7DW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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