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Job summary

Main area
Emergency Medicine
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (Includes OOH and weekends)
Job ref
320-MDR-7193559-GM
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£59,175 - £95,400 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
09/06/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine with option to progress to CESR/Portfolio Pathway

We are looking for doctors to join our well established CESR/Portfolio Pathway rotation at the Royal Derby Hospital

The posts will commence with a fixed term Specialty Doctor contract in Emergency Medicine for 12 months.  Subject to satisfactory progress at the end of this first year, successful candidates will have the option to progress to the CESR programme which we would expect to require 3-5 years for completion in most cases. The contract will be reviewed annually and extended on a mutually agreed basis, based on successful completion of required competencies at annual review.

The posts are intended to offer the clinician access to the support and training required to complete all aspects of the CESR process pending successful progression through the programme. It will guarantee specific secondment-style modules in the CESR programme, to address relevant educational and competency needs. Secondments offered include Anaesthetics, ITU, Acute Medicine and Paediatric Emergency Medicine. 

 

 

Main duties of the job

The contract is for 10 PAs per week (9 DCC and 1 SPA). Some SPA time is pre allocated (see section ‘EDUCATION AND TRAINING’). 

The ED has 24/7 middle grade clinical cover and extended Consultant cover from 8am-2am 7 days per week.  Post-holders in this grade will participate in the middle grade rota.  Duties within the Emergency Department will cover the whole range of clinical responsibility for both those patients seen in the Emergency Department and inpatients on our observation ward.
Although the successful applicant may not initially have the competencies to manage the ED overnight, it is expected that during the post they will develop to take on this role.
Clinical duties will include taking a lead role in the management of acutely ill and trauma patients.  The qualities of leadership required as head of an emergency team are stressed and it is anticipated that these qualities will be gradually learned through the process of supervision of more junior doctors and involvement in their education, both formal and informal. 

The post holder will be expected to prioritise and time-manage effectively according to the activity of the department and to utilise appropriately the available senior staff for advice.

Education is an important part of the role. The post holder will be fully involved in supporting the training of all levels of staff: medical; nursing; para-medical.  

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to JD and Person specification

The contract is for 10 PAs per week (9 DCC and 1 SPA). Some SPA time is pre allocated (see section ‘EDUCATION AND TRAINING’). 

We are renowned for our training and support. The Consultant body has current FRCEM examiners as well as experience at the CESR application process. There will be a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of the rotation, as well as a CESR mentor.

The role will participate in the 24-hour Emergency Department Middle Grade rota. 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • FRCEM primary or MCEM (any part)
Desirable criteria
  • FRCEM Intermediate

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Four years full time post graduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)
  • 12 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine
  • 12 months post Foundation (or equivalent) experience in EM relevant specialty
  • ALS
Desirable criteria
  • 12 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK
  • 6 months acting as an ED Senior Decision maker
  • ATLS / ETC
  • APLS
  • Ultrasound experience / course
  • Life support course instructor status

Eligibility

Essential criteria
  • Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise in the UK at time of application
  • ALL sections of the application form are completed in FULL
Desirable criteria
  • 12 months working in an NHS post

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential criteria
  • Up to date knowledge of emergency medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
  • Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
  • Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
  • Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
  • Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical management of the Emergency Department within the bounds set by the senior team

communication skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues, which could be evidenced by i) applicants having undertaken undergraduate training in English ii) applicants having scores in the academic IELTS or equivalent, equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes (applicants who believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into i) or ii) above must provide evidence);
Desirable criteria
  • 360 degree feedback; Patient survey feedback and reflections

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rupert Hurry
Job title
Emergency Medicine Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 786787
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