About this role
Job summary
Trust Doctor ST3+ Emergency MedicineWe are looking for enthusiastic doctors at ST3+ level to take up this 6-month post in Emergency Medicine. The post is to cover a deanery gap from Aug 2026- Feb 2027.It is an exciting time to join our team as we have recently redeveloped our Emergency Department and have implemented a wide range of new processes and pathways. We are now expanding our workforce to offer additional opportunities to motivated and engaged doctors who wish to develop themselves and the department. We offer exceptional training opportunities in point of care ultrasound (POCUS) with two hours of dedicated teaching every week day! There is also considerable scope for successful candidates to be involved in service re-design, simulation and quality improvement projects. We have recently received awards and recognition for two projects at trust level. In the past year, a number of our trust grade doctors have been promoted to the next tier and three of our middle grades have been promoted to consultant level. Engaged and motivated candidates will find themselves at home in a culture of aspiration and excellence!
Interested applicants are invited to contact our ED Clinical Lead, Dr Georgie Blanco, via the hospital switchboard 01483 571122 or via email [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The primary duties of the post are to see new patients within the ED, and to be an on-site source of advice, help and supervision for more junior doctors in the ED. This is a senior post and your role will include being the doctor in charge of the department at night with a consultant on call from home after midnight.
The successful candidate will be working on the Middle Grade rota and accountable to the EM Consultants.
We expect for the candidate to have good leadership skills, ability to manage the Department, including flow through the ED.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description Job responsibilities
Applications are invited from highly motivated and dynamic doctors for a fixed term period from Aug2026- Feb2027
We are seeking to appoint an ST3-6 Doctor to join our experienced and trusted team who work together to meet the challenges of Emergency Medicine.This post will provide excellent clinical experience, with the opportunity for personal development in areas such as QIP, POCUS and leadership. The successful candidate will take part in the full Middle Grade rota. Duties will include daytime, night and weekend shifts in all areas of the department.
This post is not recognised as a formal Deanery training slot, but there are training and development opportunities.
Please refer to Job description attached for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from the GMC
Desirable
FRCEM, European Board exam, master relevant to EM
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Evidence of achievement of foundation from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice APLS/EPLS/ATLS/ALS
Desirable
Additional related qualifications, e.g. intercalated degree, BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent MRCEM / FRCEM
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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)