University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

The closing date is 02 April 2026

Job summary

Whole time appointment with a work commitment of 10 PAs (i.e. 40 hours) for the standard working week - to cover maternity leave until September 2026.

Any programmed activities over and above 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) will be paid as Additional Programmed Activities in line with Schedule 7 of the Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors - England (2008).

The postholder is expected to undertake a work commitment of no more than an average of 48 hours per week, in line with EWTD legislation.

The Specialty Doctor would: -

  • Be expected to participate in the day-to-day provision of emergency medical care to patients in the Emergency Department and participate in the management of all patients who have been involved in major trauma or who have life threatening illnesses.
  • Work in the Emergency Department Review Clinic when required to do so.
  • Supervise the work of the STs and ENPs, participating fully in their training as required and appropriate.
  • Participate in the day-to-day work of the Department at a middle grade level under the direction of the Consultant responsible.

Main duties of the job

The post is based on a Specialty Doctor Contract at 10 PAs, with allocation of PAs based on the national standard of 9 PAs for Direct Clinical Care,1 PA for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)

Clinical duties will include taking a lead role in the management of acutely ill and trauma patients. The qualities of leadership required as head of an emergency team are stressed and it is anticipated that these qualities will be gradually learned through the process of supervision of more junior doctors and involvement in their education, both formal and informal.

The post holder will be expected to prioritise and time-manage effectively according to the activity of the department and to utilise appropriately the available senior staff for advice.

The post holder is expected to commit to ongoing personal development and to show a commitment to maintaining and developing skills and professional knowledge relevant to the post, and to develop a portfolio of evidence. Also to participate and fully engage in the process of appraisal, including 360 degree appraisal, and the development of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) including personal objectives.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDQ-7868295-DKR

Job locations

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton-On-Trent

DE13 0RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to JD and Person specification

We are renowned for our training and support. The Consultant body has current FRCEM examiners and there will be a designated Consultant supervisor.

The role will participate in the 24-hour Emergency Department Middle Grade rota.

Please note: This is a fixed term post, available until September 2026, to cover maternity leave. There may be an option to extend further, but this is not guaranteed and will dependant on the maternity leavers return dates.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to JD and Person specification

We are renowned for our training and support. The Consultant body has current FRCEM examiners and there will be a designated Consultant supervisor.

The role will participate in the 24-hour Emergency Department Middle Grade rota.

Please note: This is a fixed term post, available until September 2026, to cover maternity leave. There may be an option to extend further, but this is not guaranteed and will dependant on the maternity leavers return dates.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in medicine specialties
  • 24 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine
  • 1 year middle grade experience in ED

Desirable

  • 6 months acting as an ED Senior Decision maker
  • Clinical management of the Emergency Department within the bounds set by the senior team (
  • Life support course instructor status
  • Ultrasound experience/course

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • ALS / APLS / ATLS
  • FRCEM primary or MCEM (any part) (2)
  • MRCP full

Desirable

  • FRCEM Intermediate/MRCEM (2)
  • 12 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK (2)
  • 6 months acting as an ED Senior Decision maker (2)

Eligibilty

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise in the UK at time of application

Desirable

  • 12 months working in an NHS post

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
  • Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Desirable

  • Clinical management of the Emergency Department within the bounds set by the senior team
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in medicine specialties
  • 24 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine
  • 1 year middle grade experience in ED

Desirable

  • 6 months acting as an ED Senior Decision maker
  • Clinical management of the Emergency Department within the bounds set by the senior team (
  • Life support course instructor status
  • Ultrasound experience/course

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • ALS / APLS / ATLS
  • FRCEM primary or MCEM (any part) (2)
  • MRCP full

Desirable

  • FRCEM Intermediate/MRCEM (2)
  • 12 months post foundation (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK (2)
  • 6 months acting as an ED Senior Decision maker (2)

Eligibilty

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise in the UK at time of application

Desirable

  • 12 months working in an NHS post

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
  • Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Desirable

  • Clinical management of the Emergency Department within the bounds set by the senior team

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton-On-Trent

DE13 0RB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton-On-Trent

DE13 0RB


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Emergency Medicine Consultant

Venkat Thungala

venkataramana.thungala@nhs.net

01283566333

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDQ-7868295-DKR

Job locations

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton-On-Trent

DE13 0RB


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