Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor role for medical staff who wish to maintain and enhance their emergency medicine skills and experience. You will be part of a vibrant and dedicated Emergency Department (ED) team, working on the shop floor.

You will be given the opportunity to develop an interest in trauma management and acute resuscitation.

There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to explore a specialist interest relating to Emergency Medicine in their SPA time. Further information is available.

There is a degree of flexibility with working hours; further information is available from the department.

UK Emergency Department experience desirable.

Main duties of the job
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department.

To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD) utilising a minimum of 1 PAs a week for self-direct study.

The new appointees will be expected to join the middle grade body in leading by example, managing the sickest patients, engaging with the juniors to ensure safe and timely management and working with the nursing staff to ensure adequate patient flow. They will not be left as the most senior doctor in the ED.

For management purposes and use of resources the post holders will be accountable to the clinical lead and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

The appointee will be expected to provide cover when colleagues are on annual and study/professional leave.

Research activities which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available following successful application to the local research and development.

About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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Details
Date posted: 10 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year
MC75 Payscale per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9439-2627-1258
Job locations: University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road, DURHAM, DH1 5TW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For management purposes and use of resources the post holders will be accountable to the Care Group Clinical Director and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

The appointee will be expected to provide cover when colleagues are on annual and study/professional leave.

Research activities which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available following successful application to the local research and development committee.

Administrative duties the post holder will have continuing responsibility at all times for the care of patients in their charge and for contributing in the smooth running of the service. The post holder will also be expected to share the administrative duties with the other colleagues including attendance at Care Group and Departmental meetings, etc.

It is expected that the appointees will actively and regularly participate in Clinical Audit. Evaluation of the departments performance against agreed measures will take place.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Emergency Department

To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department.

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

The appointee will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trusts clinical governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, clinical guidelines/pathways, and professional development, appraisal and risk management.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Must have x2 of:
• ATLS/ETC, ALS, APLS/ EPALs
• Plus, working towards completion of all x3 areas of life support courses.

Desirable

• MRCEM
• Additional courses relevant to EM eg level 1 US, HMIMMS, NLS

Statutory Registration
Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC
• Leave to work in UK Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice

Experience
Essential

• Completed significant postgraduate training.
• Need to have relevant experience of Emergency Medicine experience and competencies either as a doctor in training (or similar experience) in the NHS or overseas.
• Evidence of annual appraisal

Desirable

• Experience working in a UK Emergency Department

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Involvement in audit or quality improvement projects relevant to Emergency Medicine

Desirable

• Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals

Special Requirements
Essential

• Able to work flexibly with colleagues to provide services.
• Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, motivating and influencing others.
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
• Experience of teaching students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Management or teaching qualifications relevant to Emergency Medicine.

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).

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).

Employer details
Employer name: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road, DURHAM, DH1 5TW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
General Manager
Dawn Wallace
dawnwallace@nhs.net
01913332333

Supporting documents
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• Credit union
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