ED Speciality DoctorinPortsmouthinPortsmouthPUBLISHED WED 9 APR 2025
Opportunity to work in a newly built, state-of-the-art Emergency Department focused on both patient care and staff needs.
Access to a supportive, consultant-led service providing leadership and high-quality patient care around the clock.
Chance to be part of a highly motivated team committed to continuing education and training for junior medical and nursing staff.
Enhanced work-life balance with on-site facilities such as a nursery, wellness center, gym, and swimming pool.
Involvement in a research-driven environment recognized for embedding education and training throughout the organisation.
A diverse and inclusive workplace that values contributions from various backgrounds and fosters community engagement.
Recognition of staff achievements through awards ceremonies and membership in supportive staff networks.
At Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we believe in the power of compassionate care, and we’re looking for women who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare. As an ED Specialty Doctor, you’ll work at the heart of our dedicated Emergency Department, leading the charge in delivering exceptional care to our diverse patient population. With a supportive team of committed consultants by your side, you will play a pivotal role during an exciting phase as we transition to a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department designed with staff and patient needs in mind.
This position not only allows you to contribute to high-quality, timely patient care but also offers invaluable opportunities for professional development. You’ll be part of a nurturing environment where education and training for junior staff are prioritised, ensuring that you’re continually growing as a medical professional. We’re proud to support our staff’s well-being, providing fantastic benefits including an on-site nursery, wellness centre, and dedicated support networks. If you are ready to bring your unique background and skills to our team and thrive in a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you!
This position not only allows you to contribute to high-quality, timely patient care but also offers invaluable opportunities for professional development. You’ll be part of a nurturing environment where education and training for junior staff are prioritised, ensuring that you’re continually growing as a medical professional. We’re proud to support our staff’s well-being, providing fantastic benefits including an on-site nursery, wellness centre, and dedicated support networks. If you are ready to bring your unique background and skills to our team and thrive in a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you!
Opportunity to work in a newly built, state-of-the-art Emergency Department focused on both patient care and staff needs.
Access to a supportive, consultant-led service providing leadership and high-quality patient care around the clock.
Chance to be part of a highly motivated team committed to continuing education and training for junior medical and nursing staff.
Enhanced work-life balance with on-site facilities such as a nursery, wellness center, gym, and swimming pool.
Involvement in a research-driven environment recognised for embedding education and training throughout the organisation.
A diverse and inclusive workplace that values contributions from various backgrounds and fosters community engagement.
Recognition of staff achievements through awards ceremonies and membership in supportive staff networks.
Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Job Description
Emergency Medicine is at the heart of the hospital’s emergency care pathway and provides high quality care for patients from the moment they arrive at the hospital. The department is led by a highly motivated group of consultants who are committed to providing high level care with a drive to develop the service further. This role will enable the Emergency Department to deliver high quality and timely care in the face of the pressures resulting from increased emergency admissions and the greater acuity of cases presenting. The Trust is currently building a new state of the art Emergency Department, meaning that the postholder will have the opportunity to help support an exciting transition period. They will then have the opportunity to work and receive training in a modern, innovative Emergency Department built from the ground up with staff needs in mind and to support quality patient care.
It is a consultant led service with consultants providing leadership and patient care on the shop floor from 24 hours a day Monday to Friday and 22:00 at weekends with a desire to enhance weekend cover. The ethos of the department is to provide high level care whilst supporting the education and training of junior staff both clinical and nursing both on and off the shop floor.
These roles will provide the 24/7 registrar cover a department of this size needs. Although this is a Trust grade job and not part of a formal postgraduate training programme, one of the key benefits will be to increase senior shop floor presence, whilst allowing the same time for learning and level of support as it you were on a postgraduate programme.
Qualifications
Essential
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Job Description
Emergency Medicine is at the heart of the hospital’s emergency care pathway and provides high quality care for patients from the moment they arrive at the hospital. The department is led by a highly motivated group of consultants who are committed to providing high level care with a drive to develop the service further. This role will enable the Emergency Department to deliver high quality and timely care in the face of the pressures resulting from increased emergency admissions and the greater acuity of cases presenting. The Trust is currently building a new state of the art Emergency Department, meaning that the postholder will have the opportunity to help support an exciting transition period. They will then have the opportunity to work and receive training in a modern, innovative Emergency Department built from the ground up with staff needs in mind and to support quality patient care.
It is a consultant led service with consultants providing leadership and patient care on the shop floor from 24 hours a day Monday to Friday and 22:00 at weekends with a desire to enhance weekend cover. The ethos of the department is to provide high level care whilst supporting the education and training of junior staff both clinical and nursing both on and off the shop floor.
These roles will provide the 24/7 registrar cover a department of this size needs. Although this is a Trust grade job and not part of a formal postgraduate training programme, one of the key benefits will be to increase senior shop floor presence, whilst allowing the same time for learning and level of support as it you were on a postgraduate programme.
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise at time of appointment
- MBBS or equivalent
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
- MRCEM
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
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