About this role
Job summary
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is looking for experienced and dedicated ST3 and ST4+ level Emergency Medicine Doctors to join its Staff Bank and support its busy Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
We currently have a high demand for doctors who are available to work night shifts, although some day shift opportunities are also available.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Emergency Medicine doctors seeking flexible locum work within one of Londons leading NHS teaching hospitals.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UKs leading acute and specialist NHS trusts, providing high-quality patient care, education and world-class research.
Located in the heart of London, UCLH offers the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic and supportive clinical environment.
By joining the UCLH Staff Bank, managed in partnership with Bank Partners, you will have access to flexible working opportunities while contributing to the delivery of excellent patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Emergency Medicine Locum Doctor, you will be expected to:
- Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department with a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries.
- Provide safe, effective and timely clinical care in a busy emergency setting.
- Recognise and manage critically unwell and deteriorating patients, escalating appropriately.
- Work collaboratively with nursing staff, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Support the safe and effective running of the Emergency Department, particularly during overnight shifts.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to Trust policies and clinical guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Emergency Medicine experience at ST3 or ST4+ level.
- Recent NHS experience working in Emergency Medicine.
- The ability to work confidently and effectively in a busy Emergency Department.
- Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills.
- Availability to undertake locum shifts, particularly nights.
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.
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)