Job summary Are you looking for career in Emergency Medicine in a large UK teaching hospital with a Major Trauma Centre? The Emergency Department at Nottingham University Hospitals' NHS Trust is excited to be able to offer opportunities for motivated doctors to join our friendly Emergency Medicine team. You will have the opportunity to work in a forward thinking, dynamic department which is committed to the Trust's ambition of developing staff and delivering outstanding healthcare outcomes for patients. The role is for 12 months with the aim to start in March 2025. Depending on your experience, you will be appointed to a Junior Fellow role on our Tier 2 rota (equivalent to CT1, or CT2) or on our Tier 3 rota (CT3 level) if you hold MRCEM or part of it OR Senior Fellow at Tier 4 level, which is our registrar rota if you have the required amount of experience in ED plus MRCEM. There will be opportunities for Tier 3 clinicians to progress to the Tier 4 rota and Senior Fellow role if full MRCEM is obtained. Please note we are unable to bring forward any candidates who do not have the required amount of time having worked in an NHS ED for this round. Clinical attachments are unable to be classed as working in the NHS and your application will not progress if you only have an attachment as your NHS work. Main duties of the job Working in our ED encompasses many management skills such as managing the shop floor, keeping to the four hour target and constant reprioritisation of tasks. You will be supported to work through competencies to develop portfolio evidence to meet your set objectives and will work under the clinical direction of EM Consultants who are present in the department 24/7. All Fellows will have a monthly teaching day along with educational development time reflected on your rota. You will be allocated an Educational and Clinical supervisor What we can offer you as a Fellow in ED: Monthly teaching Work place based assessments Shop floor supervision Opportunities to get involved with teaching Audit work and QIP's etc Research opportunities Potential for a secondment to other specialities based on your interest and placement availability About us Located in one of the friendliest and greenest cities in the UK, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH) is a Major Trauma Centre and our ED is one of the busiest in Europe, seeing 179,940 new patients a year across co-located adult and Childrens and Young People's departments. NUH consists of the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and the Nottingham City Hospital Campuses. QMC houses our Emergency Department which has co-located adult and children's units. NUH is the Major Trauma Centre for the East Midlands region. Our forward thinking, research active Emergency Department is one of the busiest in Europe with 195,000 new attendances annually. The Children's ED sees 44,000 children and young people and has expanded its resuscitation capability with a major capital investment. Nottingham is a haven for sports lovers and nature lovers. It is home to two famous football teams, an ice hockey team, an annual tennis open and boasts a test cricket ground and the National Ice and Water Sports Centres. Known for its high quality schools, the city has excellent rail and road links and an ultra-modern bus and tram service. A vibrant university city, the centre has an array of shops, restaurants, clubs and attractions to suit all ages and tastes. Please read our job description for a more detailed in depth look at our Trust, we hope you would like to come and join us Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 to £61,825 a year For Jnr posts the salary will be £49,909 & for Snr posts £61,825 Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-6890995 Job locations QMC Campus Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities We have clearly set out in our job description and person specification the essential criteria for the roles (please see below). You will be expected to meet the essential criteria in order to move to the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process. For a Junior post We expect you to have at least three years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to experience in an Emergency Department (ED). You will have worked as a doctor in an NHS setting, you will need at least six months experience in ED in the NHS. (Please note that a clinical attachment/observership will not be accepted) To be considered for Tier 3 (CT3) level role, you will need MRCEM exam (or part of it) For a Senior post At least five years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to experience in an ED Advanced Life Support qualification MRCEM exam You will have worked as a doctor in an NHS setting, you will need at least two years experience in ED in the NHS at CT3 level or higher (Please note that a clinical attachment/observership will not be accepted) These are service posts so do not have educational approval, but you will be provided with excellent training and educational opportunities, tailored to meet your individual needs. We expect that you will keep yourself up to date with current knowledge and practice, attend clinical meetings within the department and to participate in audit and in service training of other professionals. Clinical Fellows in the Emergency Department can expect to: Build on previous experience and develop increased expertise in the identification, assessment and management of sick patients Gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions, with appropriated decision making around need for admission and discharge /- primary care/specialty follow up Gain experience and familiarity in managing poly-trauma patients and the concept of silver trauma Have opportunities to acquire additional skills such as fascia iliaca block, chest drain etc To enhance your communication skills with patients relatives and colleagues To keep up to date with mandatory training required for your role To participate in the annual appraisal process We have successfully supported many doctors who have come to work with us to gain places on training programmes, just let us know if this is your aim and well do everything we can to help you get there. Alternatively if you would like a longer term trust post or to take the CESR training pathway with NUH, we are really happy to have these discussions with you too. Previous applicants need not apply Job description Job responsibilities We have clearly set out in our job description and person specification the essential criteria for the roles (please see below). You will be expected to meet the essential criteria in order to move to the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process. For a Junior post We expect you to have at least three years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to experience in an Emergency Department (ED). You will have worked as a doctor in an NHS setting, you will need at least six months experience in ED in the NHS. (Please note that a clinical attachment/observership will not be accepted) To be considered for Tier 3 (CT3) level role, you will need MRCEM exam (or part of it) For a Senior post At least five years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to experience in an ED Advanced Life Support qualification MRCEM exam You will have worked as a doctor in an NHS setting, you will need at least two years experience in ED in the NHS at CT3 level or higher (Please note that a clinical attachment/observership will not be accepted) These are service posts so do not have educational approval, but you will be provided with excellent training and educational opportunities, tailored to meet your individual needs. We expect that you will keep yourself up to date with current knowledge and practice, attend clinical meetings within the department and to participate in audit and in service training of other professionals. Clinical Fellows in the Emergency Department can expect to: Build on previous experience and develop increased expertise in the identification, assessment and management of sick patients Gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions, with appropriated decision making around need for admission and discharge /- primary care/specialty follow up Gain experience and familiarity in managing poly-trauma patients and the concept of silver trauma Have opportunities to acquire additional skills such as fascia iliaca block, chest drain etc To enhance your communication skills with patients relatives and colleagues To keep up to date with mandatory training required for your role To participate in the annual appraisal process We have successfully supported many doctors who have come to work with us to gain places on training programmes, just let us know if this is your aim and well do everything we can to help you get there. Alternatively if you would like a longer term trust post or to take the CESR training pathway with NUH, we are really happy to have these discussions with you too. Previous applicants need not apply Person Specification Training and Qualification Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with licence to practice ALS provider Desirable Part (or all ) MRCEM ALS instructor Experience Essential Completion of Foundation training (or equivalent training) At least 3 years post MBBS 6 months in NHS ED Desirable TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SENIOR POST: At least 5 years post MBBS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SENIOR POST: 2 years in NHS ED Experience in large acute hospital (more than 1000 beds) Clinical attachment of more than 2 weeks in large acute hospital Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Good standard of written English Planning and organisation skills Essential Evidence of active involvement in design and running of relevant clinical audit Desirable Presentation of case reports, audit or research results Person Specification Training and Qualification Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with licence to practice ALS provider Desirable Part (or all ) MRCEM ALS instructor Experience Essential Completion of Foundation training (or equivalent training) At least 3 years post MBBS 6 months in NHS ED Desirable TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SENIOR POST: At least 5 years post MBBS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SENIOR POST: 2 years in NHS ED Experience in large acute hospital (more than 1000 beds) Clinical attachment of more than 2 weeks in large acute hospital Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Good standard of written English Planning and organisation skills Essential Evidence of active involvement in design and running of relevant clinical audit Desirable Presentation of case reports, audit or research results 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address QMC Campus Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)