Locum Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine (A&E)


Company:	Medecho LTD
Salary:	£60 - £75
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B75 7RR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

Location: NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Locum

Department: Emergency Medicine (A&E)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Locum Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine to join a busy NHS Emergency Department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality acute and emergency care to patients presenting with a wide range of medical, surgical, and trauma-related conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician with previous NHS Emergency Medicine experience who is available to commence work immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients attending the Emergency Department.

• Provide timely and effective emergency care in accordance with NHS and Trust guidelines.

• Manage acute medical, surgical, and trauma presentations.

• Perform clinical procedures within the scope of competence.

• Work collaboratively with consultants, specialty teams, nursing staff, and allied

healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.

• Participate in clinical handovers and multidisciplinary team meetings.

• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, GMC standards, and patient safety protocols.

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.

• Previous NHS Emergency Medicine (A&E) experience.

• Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.

• Valid Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certification.

• Valid Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.

• Right to Work in the UK with appropriate documentation.

• Excellent communication and team-working skills.

• Ability to start work ASAP.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Specialty Doctor, Middle Grade, or Registrar in Emergency Medicine.

• Experience working in a busy NHS Emergency Department.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and clinical audit participation.

Benefits

• Competitive locum rates.

• Flexible working patterns.

• Opportunity to work within a supportive NHS Trust.

• Potential extension of contract based on service requirements and performance.

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