Job summaryThis post represents an exciting job opportunity for a locally employed tier 3 doctor. This is ST3 equivalent. The holder of this post will be expected to work at a senior level in the Emergency Department, providing knowledge, clinical skills and experience with supervision from tier 4 and 5 clinicians. The post comes with key benefits including protected non-clinical time and a dedicated supervisor to provide support, learning opportunities and supervision.
Tier 3 doctors are expected topossessall ofthe competencies as laid out by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and have achieved adequate entrustment levels in all areas of the EM curriculum. This includes the ability to intervene effectively in an emergency, organise and control input from other specialties, and to provide definitive treatment within the scope and facilities of the Emergency Department.
The job comes with many advantages including working in a brand new, purpose built Emergency Village. There will be an 80:20 split between clinical and non-clinical time. Non- clinical time can be used to pursue the specific interests of the post holder - there are many opportunities available to pursue quality improvement, research, ultrasound and teaching.
We're looking for someone with up to date UK professional registration with the GMC, Emergency Medicine experience in the UK of least 6 months or 12 months overseas plus MRCEM qualification and up to date ALS.
Previous applicants need not apply.Main duties of the jobWork with colleagues in the same grade toprovide support and supervision to junior clinical staff at all times.
Seek advice whenever necessary from the department's Consultants and other senior staff.
Support the delivery of safe and effective patient care by all clinical staff forall ofthe patients who attend this busy department.
Follow a plan of personal professional development under the guidance of the department's Consultants and the Head of Department.
Assistthe department's Consultants in the training and Continuous Professional Development of the ST1/2 and Foundation Doctors and in their continuous performance review.
Participate in the audit,researchand teaching activities of the department.
Acquire,maintainand develop the knowledge and skillsrequiredfor the successful conduct ofall ofthese responsibilities. The post holder will have a Consultant Mentor.
Engage with a regular process of formal education supervision including a formative annual review of progress.
Maintain registration for Continuing Professional Development with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine andmaintainan RCEMEportfolio.
About usBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a resident population of approximately 330,000 and the 12 million holidaymakers who visit the area every year. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and a smaller community/ rehabilitation hospital - Clifton Hospital. Outpatient services are also provided in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham Hospital. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of a wide range of community healthcare services, including District Nursing, Community Matrons and therapy services.
The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.
DetailsDate posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year
Plus enhancements for out of hours working
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 382-DOC86-26-A
Job locations: Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- Work with colleagues of all grades andprovide support and supervision to junior clinical staff at all times
- To follow a plan of personal professional development under the guidance of the Head of Department
- To seek advice whennecessary from the Department's consultants and other senior staff
- Toassist with the training and continuous professional development of the junior doctors
- Toparticipatein the audit,research and teaching activities of the department
- To engage with a regular process of formal education supervision including a formative annual review of progress
- Hold RCEM membership andmaintainan RCEM e-portfolio
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssentialDesirableExperience & KnowledgeEssential- 6 months UK experience in Emergency Medicine or 12 months elsewhere plus MRCEM
- Completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent
Desirable- NHS experience
- 2 years in ACCS specialities (Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care)
Skills and AbilityEssential- Extract activity of Audit / CG
- Enthusiasm and Commitment to the Specialty
- Excellent organisation skills
- Team Player
- Good Initiative and leadership qualities
- Registered member of RCEM
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
