Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 10 months (ASAP until 04/08/2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 427- 6949955-A
- Employer
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal United Hospital Bath
- Town
- Bath
- Salary
- £65,048 - £73,992 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Emergency Department Registrar - ST4+
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)
Job overview
Are you a ED Registrar/middle grade looking to work in an energetic and welcoming emergency department (ED) in one of the most beautiful cities in the UK?
You do not need to be in training but need to be able to work as the most senior clinician overnight in the ED in the UK.
Applicants should hold a relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCEM, MRCP, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent), and should be ST4 + or equivalent, having completed a minimum of 3 years in approved SHO posts (Post Foundation Medicine) or equivalent in relevant acute specialities including at least 1 year in Emergency Medicine.
Main duties of the job
Working in the ED with direct shop floor supervision from our 20 consultants, 1 consultant nurse, alongside 9 experienced ED middle grades, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners and 30 SHOs. The post offers protected weekly departmental teaching and benefits from educational supervision by a consultant as well as many other educational opportunities on shift. A typical day may see you involved in Stroke Thrombolysis, PPCI for STEMI, Major Trauma (as a busy trauma unit) and Acute Paediatrics as well as Minor Injuries.
We use self rostering but need to provide cover at middle grade level 24/7.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You would be joining the senior ED team working on a full shift rota using self-rostering. A full-time equivalent full shift rota is a maximum of 42 hours per week with 1 in 3 weekend cover.
You will be supported by another 8 middle grade doctors who also provide 24/7 cover as well as 30 SHOs and 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners. There are 14 whole time equivalent consultants who cover the shop floor 8am-midnight weekdays and 8am – 10pm weekends providing supervision and training during your shifts
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed F1 and F2 or equivalent
- ST1, ST2 and ST3 experience or equivalent, including at least 12 months in EM, or acute specialities (1 point EM, 1 point PEM, 1 point ITU, 1 point anaes, 1 point acute med))
- Previous Anaesthetic experience - ideally with RCoA basic sign off.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in NHS or equivalent Systems
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCEM primary, MRCEM or equivalent
- ALS, APLS, ATLS or ETC (1 point for each)
Desirable criteria
- FRCEM
- Instructor on ALS/APLS/ETC/ATLS
- Management or Teaching Qualification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Quality Improvement/Audit
- Leadership of Emergency Department Shop Floor Independently (with consultant support from home)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Desirable criteria
- Ultrasound Competency - POCUS level 1 or equivalent
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dan Wattley
- Job title
- Consultant in Emergency Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Mike Price - Clinical lead in Emergency Medicine- [email protected]
Fenella Maggs- Divisional Director for Medicine - [email protected]
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