Specialty Doctor Emergency Medicine – Tier 3 Development Post


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£67,325 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bournemouth/Poole, BH7 7DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	12 Sept 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) invites applications for full-time, permanent Specialty Doctor posts in Emergency Medicine, working across Poole Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The successful candidate will join the Tier 3/ ST3 equivalent rota within the Emergency Department.

The aim will be to develop and join the Tier 4/ST4 equivalent team after meeting certain competences.

This is a 10 PA post: 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA)

Candidates are required to have: 4 years postgraduate experience with 2 years of NHS ED experience to be eligible for this position

The Trust can provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Tier 2 visa applicants, and overseas EM experience may be recognised when determining the starting point on the Specialty Doctor pay scale, which is as per the national terms and conditions.

UHD has a strong history of supporting doctors through CESR, with many progressing to substantive consultant roles.

Successful applicants may join a structured CESR programme, which includes tailored development plans in the emergency department, progression to rotations in key acute specialties (including Critical Care and Anaesthetics, Paediatrics and Acute medicine), and mentorship from CESR-qualified consultants to build their portfolio Participation is optional for candidates choosing to pursue training routes instead.

In person Interviews will take place on Monday 21st September. We will not accept any online interviews.

Please see attached Job description to understand the main duties of this job.

Following the merger of Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch Hospitals, UHD now operates Emergency Departments on both main sites and if successful applicants will be expected to work cross-site.

At present there is an Emergency Department at both Poole and Bournemouth sites, with RBH being the designated site for PCI and stroke thrombolysis, and Poole being the designated Major Trauma Unit as well as in patient paediatric services.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To provide high quality emergency care, being competent in the normal range of emergency medical conditions and injuries.

Direct clinical care will consist of scheduled shifts for the routine assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Emergency Department.

Take part in the middle tier rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met.

This advert closes on Monday 24 Aug 2026

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