Specialty Doctor - Emergency Medicine | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£63,696 - £102,689 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bournemouth/Poole, BH7 7DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) invites applications for full-time, permanentSpecialty Doctorposts inEmergency Medicine, working acrossPoole Hospitalandthe Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The successful candidate will be aSenior Decision Maker (SDM)within the Emergency Department, responsible for complex clinical decisions, supervision of junior staff, and leading the department during night shifts when no consultant is present.

This is a10 PApost:8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC)and1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). The Trust can provide aCertificate of Sponsorshipfor Tier 2 visa applicants, and overseas EM experience will be recognised when determining the starting point on the Specialty Doctor pay scale.

UHD has a strong history of supporting doctors throughCESR, with many progressing to substantive consultant roles. Successful applicants may join astructured CESR programme, which includes tailored development plans, rotations in key acute specialties (Critical Care, Anaesthetics, Acute Medicine, Paediatrics), and mentorship from CESR-qualified consultants. Participation is optional for candidates choosing to pursue training routes instead.

Following the merger of Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch Hospitals, UHD now operates Emergency Departments on both main sites.

Clinical Care & Patient Management

Provide timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment, resuscitation and stabilisation of emergency patients, including performing essential ED procedures and making safe admission, referral or discharge decisions.

Leadership, Supervision & Multidisciplinary Working

Support and supervise junior doctors, students and wider clinical staff, while working collaboratively with consultants and specialty teams to ensure safe, effective patient care.

Education, Governance & Professional Development

Contribute to teaching and training, clinical audit, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, policy development and morbidity and mortality reviews, while maintaining ongoing CPD and mandatory training.

Rota & Departmental Responsibilities

Participate in theTier 4 rota, providing 24/7 emergency care across early, late and night shifts, and work as part of the Middle Grade ED team acrossRBH and Poole.

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.

This role is eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses, in accordance with the Trust’s applicable policies and guidelines.

To understand the main duties and Responsibilities of this job please see attached Job Description document.

This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Oct 2026

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