Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

Job summary

Interviews are due to take place at the end of July.

This post is suitable for doctors with experience in emergency medicine looking to further develop their clinical and leadership skills. A suitable applicant will have significant experience in emergency medicine and a desire to work at a senior clinical level, whilst also gaining further experience in leadership and management. In this post the specialty doctor will be able build on their clinical experience and contribute to patient care at a level of responsibility appropriate to their experience, working independently as a senior decision-maker.

The role is designed to support the post holder to achieve entry onto the specialist register through the CESR route. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they are in the process of developing the required skills, competencies, and experience for this process.

The post is based at University Hospital in Coventry within the Department of Emergency Medicine. Further information on the department is provided in the Job Description

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

The specialty doctor will have responsibility for the assessment and treatment of patients across the Emergency Medicine Department

The specialty doctor will be supported by the Emergency Medicine department in their clinical and leadership development. This will be through a named consultant mentor and through peer support from colleagues undertaking CESR application. Support will also be provided for CPD through study leave and funding for agreed educational activities and courses

Clinical Duties

• To provide a high standard of care to patients for whom you have clinical responsibility within the Emergency Medical
• To participate in clinical and service developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the
• To participate in departmental audits and be involved in implementation of change.
• To actively engage with undergraduate and post-graduate
• To ensure you actively practice
• To maintain an up to date portfolio, including documenting Continuous Professional Development with the aim of completing the CESR application.
• To respond promptly to complaints related to patient
• To ensure, at all times, that you comply with the General Medical Council's Guide; Good Medical

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.