Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Emergency Medicine QEHB: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Locally Employed Doctor to work at Higher level in Emergency Medicine, QEHB commencing as soon as possible.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for experienced Emergency Medicine clinicians to develop their practice within a busy tertiary referral and Major Trauma Centre. The successful candidate will work at ST3+ equivalent level, providing senior clinical decision making, leadership on the shop floor, supervision of junior colleagues, and active participation in education, quality improvement, and departmental development. Comprehensive support will be provided for progression through the RCEM curriculum, FRCEM examinations, appraisal and revalidation.

Candidates applying for this post must have a minimum of 4 years post-graduation experience with a significant proportion of that in acute specialties and at least 24 months in emergency medicine (EM).

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

*Assess, diagnose, treat, refer, and discharge patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

*Provide rapid assessment and triage for both walk-in and ambulance patients.

*Manage the full range of emergency cases, including resuscitation, critically ill or injured patients, complex cases, and minor injuries.

*Function as the senior decision-maker during overnight shifts, providing clinical leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for designated areas of the Emergency Department.

*Interpret and act upon radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic investigations in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.

Leadership and Department Management

*Work collaboratively with consultants, senior nursing staff, and operational teams to ensure safe, effective, and timely delivery of emergency care.

*Maintain efficient patient flow and help meet national quality standards.

*Supervise and support resident doctors, nurses, advanced practitioners, and students working in the department.

*Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and other hospital departments.

Teaching and Training

*Participate in formal and informal teaching for resident doctors, nurses, ACPs/ENPs, and medical or nursing students.

*Attend and contribute to weekly educational meetings and protected teaching sessions.

*Support training and professional development of resident staff.

Professional Development

*Maintain and develop personal clinical knowledge and skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Medical Degree from a recognised University
  • *ALS provider
  • *Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

  • *Completion of ST3 EM
  • *FRCEM Intermediate
  • *MRCEM
  • *ATLS/ETC provider
  • *APLS/EPLS provider
  • *Life Support course instructor status
  • *At least 12 months previous experience in Emergency Medicine post
  • *Demonstrates competence in management of full range of Emergency Medicine presentations

Experience

Essential

  • Primary Medical qualification recognised by GMC
  • Minimum four years postgraduate clinical experience
  • Minimum 24 months Emergency Medicine experience, including experience within the UK healthcare system
  • Demonstrates competence in management of full range of Emergency Medicine presentations
  • Evidence of recognised life support certification appropriate to Emergency medicine practice (ALS & ATLS/ETC essential)
  • *Experience within an NHS major trauma centre at Tier 4 level

Desirable

  • Experience in Acute Medicine, Critical Care or Anaesthetics
  • MRCEM
  • Life Support Course Instructor status
  • Completion of ST3 EM
  • Evidence of point of care ultrasound training or RCEM level 1 ultrasound competency.

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).

Closing Date: 22 November 2026

To apply for this job please visit uhb.tal.net.