Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Specialty Emergency Medicine Doctor
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Duration: 12 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Short-Term Funding
This post is appointed on a fixed‑term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main Duties
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctor to join our middle grade rota, working alongside Emergency Medicine trainees at ST3+ level. You will be responsible for the assessment and management of emergency patients, including referral to appropriate inpatient specialties.
Working for Our Organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors (England) 2021.
Proposed interview date: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before 4th June 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- GMC registration
- Current ALS certificate
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience including previous SHO or equivalent experience. At least 24 months must be in Emergency Medicine, with at least 12 months of this worked within an ED environment similar to that seen in the NHS
Desirable Criteria
- MRCEM
- Current ATLS or ETC certificate
- Additional experience in acute specialities
- Experience of teaching
- Experience in Quality Improvement
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrate evidence of being able to manage/prioritise time, manage information effectively, prioritise clinical need, ability to maximise safety and minimise risk, monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
- Evidence of thoroughness (is well‑prepared, shows self‑discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances, pressure and managing uncertainty
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
Desirable Criteria
- Evidence from workplace‑based assessments of clinical performance (DOPs, Mini‑CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi‑Source Feedback or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members; for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
- Shows evidence of commitment to continuing medical education
Living Trust Values
Essential Criteria
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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