County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Associate Specialist-Emergency Medicine

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.

This is an exciting opportunity for Specialty Doctor role for medical staff who wish to maintain and enhance their emergency medicine skills and experience. You will be part of a vibrant and dedicated Emergency Department (ED) team, working on the shop floor.

You will be given the opportunity to develop an interest in trauma management and acute resuscitation.

There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to explore a specialist interest relating to Emergency Medicine and a generous 1.5SPA is provided per week. Further information is available.

Consideration will be given to assisting with the achievement of CESR qualification and this will attract an additional 0.5 SPA.

There is a degree of flexibility with working hours; further information is available from the department.

UK ED experience desirable

Main duties of the job

Specific clinical areas include:-

To act as Team Leader in the resuscitation of seriously traumatised patients and those with critical illness.

Assist in the smooth integration of the Emergency Department and Urgent Care services.

To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department

To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD) utilising a minimum of 1 PAs a week for self-direct study.

The new appointees will be expected to join the middle grade body in leading by example, managing the sickest patients, engaging with the juniors to ensure safe and timely management and working with the nursing staff to ensure adequate patient flow. They will be the most senior doctor in the ED at certain times of the day- currently midnight to 0800. Therefore a minimum of 4 years experience in Emergency Medicine is essential.

For management purposes and use of resources the post holders will be accountable to the clinical lead and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£68,478 to £111,594 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

C9439-2526-0454

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Job description

Job responsibilities

1 role permanent - 1 fixed term 1.6 years 40 hours per week

Please refer to full job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1 role permanent - 1 fixed term 1.6 years 40 hours per week

Please refer to full job description attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Need minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in Emergency Medicine or attained CT3 ACCS competencies with further experience as middle grade in EM. Experience working in a UK Emergency Department.
  • Already working towards CESR.
  • Level I ultrasound sign off.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a UK Emergency Department.
  • Already working towards CESR.
  • Level I ultrasound sign off.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Must have x2 of: ATLS/ETC, ALS, APLS/ EPALs

Desirable

  • MRCEM
  • Instructor on life support courses
  • Additional courses relevant to EM eg level 1 US, HMIMMS, NLS

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Competences or equivalent with Skills equivalent to EM Higher specialist trainee.
  • Completed audit or Quality Improvement Projects relevant to Emergency Medicine

Desirable

  • Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly with colleagues to provide services
  • Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, motivating and influencing others.
  • Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
  • Experience of teaching students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Statuatory Reg

Essential

  • Full Registration with the GMC
  • Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Need minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in Emergency Medicine or attained CT3 ACCS competencies with further experience as middle grade in EM. Experience working in a UK Emergency Department.
  • Already working towards CESR.
  • Level I ultrasound sign off.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a UK Emergency Department.
  • Already working towards CESR.
  • Level I ultrasound sign off.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Must have x2 of: ATLS/ETC, ALS, APLS/ EPALs

Desirable

  • MRCEM
  • Instructor on life support courses
  • Additional courses relevant to EM eg level 1 US, HMIMMS, NLS

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Competences or equivalent with Skills equivalent to EM Higher specialist trainee.
  • Completed audit or Quality Improvement Projects relevant to Emergency Medicine

Desirable

  • Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly with colleagues to provide services
  • Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, motivating and influencing others.
  • Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
  • Experience of teaching students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Statuatory Reg

Essential

  • Full Registration with the GMC
  • Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Dr Kotterage DeSilva

kottaragedesilva@nhs.net

01325380100

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£68,478 to £111,594 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

C9439-2526-0454

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Supporting documents

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