Job summary

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 be a Senior 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 a 10 PA post: 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).The Trust can provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for 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 through CESR, with many progressing to substantive consultant roles. Successful applicants may join a structured 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.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Care & Patient ManagementProvide 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 the Tier 4 rota, providing 24/7 emergency care across early, late and night shifts, and work as part of the Middle Grade ED team across RBH and Poole.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3943

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset

Bournemouth/Poole

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 4 years of postgraduate training, including relevant posts in Emergency Medicine
• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience working in an Emergency Department
• IAC completed/ significant anaesthetic experience
• Intensive care experience (4-6 months minimum)
• Demonstrated successful completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent.
• Involvement in audit and teaching activities.
• Competence in independently managing minor injuries.
• Significant experience in Emergency Medicine, equivalent to ST4+ level (not ST3 or below)
• Full MRCEM Qualification parts 1,2 and 3

Desirable

• ATLS, APLS, or ALS instructor status
• Participation in research or simulation activities

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice.
• MBBS or an equivalent medical degree
• A minimum of two life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS).
• Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM).

Desirable

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM
• Level 1 Ultrasound (USS) competency.
• All 3 life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS).

Person Specification Experience Essential At least 4 years of postgraduate training, including relevant posts in Emergency Medicine A minimum of 2 years of recent experience working in an Emergency Department IAC completed/ significant anaesthetic experience Intensive care experience (4-6 months minimum) Demonstrated successful completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent. Involvement in audit and teaching activities. Competence in independently managing minor injuries. Significant experience in Emergency Medicine, equivalent to ST4+ level (not ST3 or below) Full MRCEM Qualification parts 1,2 and 3 Desirable ATLS, APLS, or ALS instructor status Participation in research or simulation activities Qualifications and Training Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. MBBS or an equivalent medical degree A minimum of two life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS). Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM). Desirable Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM Level 1 Ultrasound (USS) competency. All 3 life support courses, up to date (ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, APLS/EPLS).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset

Bournemouth/Poole

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset

Bournemouth/Poole

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at UHD are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Speciality Doctor in hand surgery and trauma working with Miss Higgins, Mr O'Connor, Mr Richards and Mr Southgate who specialise in Hand Surgery.

This is an exciting time to join as we are currently making great progress with a vision in creating a first class fully integrated Trauma and Orthopaedic Service within our Bournemouth and Poole Hospital sites as part of the new University Hospitals Dorset.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside our existing specialty doctors and registrars to provide care to inpatients including new admissions

Supervision and support of junior medical colleagues, Physicians Associates and Advanced Nurse Practitioners/Advanced Clinical Practitioners

Maintaining continued professional development

Attending ward multidisciplinary meetings

Attending and contributing to educational sessions and Clinical Governance meetings

Partaking in departmental Quality Improvement work

Participating in the hospital appraisal process as part of on-going professional development

Weekend working will be expected in this role.

About us

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 about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service wherethis role and base of work will relocate to the Bournemouth Hospitalsite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

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