NHS Locum Specialty Doctor


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£63,696 - £102,689
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Blackburn, BB2 3HH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

Duties of the Post The postholder is expected to work on the middle-grade tier rota in the department and provide the relevant expertise and experience necessary to ensure the efficient primary management of emergency cases. The postholder will be required to work with the other team members in the management of the department workload. The postholder will also be expected to provide supervision to the junior members of the team. The postholder will be expected to undertake full clinical duties, including the immediate care of critically ill patients attending the Emergency Department and patients presenting with major and minor injuries. This will include initial resuscitation where appropriate, diagnosis, management and treatment, referral and discharge under the guidance of the Consultants. Referrals may be made to GPs, appropriate specialist teams for continued hospital care, or other relevant services. The postholder will be expected to follow the various guidelines and protocols issued in the department. In the case of major trauma, cardiac arrests and critically ill patients attending the department, the postholder will be expected to act in a team leadership role, following appropriate life support guidelines. Postholders would be expected to gain and maintain certification in ALS, ATLS, APLS or recognised equivalents to these courses. In light of changing work practices, the work programme may need to be varied in the future. This will be done only after consultation with the incumbent of the post. As duty hours require the incumbent to be present in the department, no on-call or residential accommodation is offered with this post. In exceptional circumstances, additional duties outside normal rostered hours may be required to ensure the continuation of essential patient care. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the postholder may be required to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues. An educational mentor will be provided to support the professional and personal development of the postholder. The Consultants will act as educational mentors and will meet with the postholder on a regular basis. Teaching, Audit & Research The postholder will be expected to participate in teaching and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses and paramedical staff as directed by the Clinical Lead. The postholder will also be expected to participate in the educational programme and attend relevant postgraduate courses in accordance with local and national CME requirements. The postholder will also be expected to participate in the departmental audit programme. Clinical research will be encouraged. Study and Training Postgraduate study is encouraged. In-service training is available and clinical meetings are held in the Department. There is an excellent postgraduate medical centre at Royal Blackburn Hospital which provides excellent library facilities and an active teaching programme, including guest speakers, clinical conferences and departmental tutorials. Study leave is awarded at the discretion of the Clinical Lead.

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