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 from 6th August 2025 for 12 months.
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. T
Depending on your experience and interview, you may be offered a Junior Fellow role on our Tier 3 rota (CT3 level) which would only be considered if you hold part of MRCEM OR Senior Fellow at Tier 4 level, which is our registrar rota if you have the required amount of experience in ED plus MRCEM along with taking into consideration your interview. There will be opportunities for T3 clinicians to progress to the Tier 4 rota, Senior Fellow role, if full MRCEM is obtained and progression reviews completed.
Please note, you must be available to start on 6th August to align with our Resident doctor rotation which includes an induction to the Trust and a departmental induction on 7th August which will be mandatory.
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!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For this round of recruitment, we are unable to accept any applications that do not have at least 2 years experience in ED in the NHS. Please note clinical attachments are not eligible to count as NHS experience therefore your application will not be considered if you only have an attachment as your NHS experience.
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 all of the essential criteria in order to move to the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process.
Please note for this recruitment, we are looking for applicants
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).
- To be considered for Tier 3 (CT3) level role, you will need part of MRCEM exam plus minimum of 2 years in pure ED setting in the NHS at CT1/2 level
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification
For a Senior post
- At least six years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to experience in an ED
- ALS and ATLS qualifications
- MRCEM exam (full)
- To have at least two years experience in ED in the NHS at CT3 level or higher
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
For this round of recruitment, we are unable to accept any applications that do not have at least 2 years experience in ED in the NHS. Please note clinical attachments are not eligible to count as NHS experience therefore your application will not be considered if you only have an attachment as your NHS experience.
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 all of the essential criteria in order to move to the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process.
Please note for this recruitment, we are looking for applicants
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).
- To be considered for Tier 3 (CT3) level role, you will need part of MRCEM exam plus minimum of 2 years in pure ED setting in the NHS at CT1/2 level
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification
For a Senior post
- At least six years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to experience in an ED
- ALS and ATLS qualifications
- MRCEM exam (full)
- To have at least two years experience in ED in the NHS at CT3 level or higher
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
- Part of MRCEM (if T3) or full (if T4)
Desirable
- ALS instructor
- ATLS provider if SCF
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation training (or equivalent training)
- At least 3 years post MBBS (or for Senior post at least 6 years post MBBS)
- Experience in an ED setting (for junior T3 post 2 yrs CT/2 in NHS, For Senior >2 years NHS at CT3+ level
Desirable
- Experience in large acute hospital (more than 1000 beds)
- Clinical attachment of more than 2 weeks in large acute hospital in ED
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
- Part of MRCEM (if T3) or full (if T4)
Desirable
- ALS instructor
- ATLS provider if SCF
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation training (or equivalent training)
- At least 3 years post MBBS (or for Senior post at least 6 years post MBBS)
- Experience in an ED setting (for junior T3 post 2 yrs CT/2 in NHS, For Senior >2 years NHS at CT3+ level
Desirable
- Experience in large acute hospital (more than 1000 beds)
- Clinical attachment of more than 2 weeks in large acute hospital in ED
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.
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
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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.
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).