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Trust Doctor in Emergency Medicine (ST1)

The closing date is 06 August 2025

Applications are invited for appointments to ST1 Level trust doctor in Emergency Medicine.

Providing person-centred, high quality and effective care is at the top of our agenda and we pride ourselves in demonstrating our values that people feel cared for, safe and confident that we are making a difference in everything we do.

We positively promote flexible working practices. To ensure that our workforce reflects the population we serve, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Main duties of the job

The role will include the initial assessment, investigation and management of patients attending the ED. You will be assigned to work in different areas of the department including Resus, Majors, Paediatrics and the ED Observation bay. You will also be responsible for arranging admissions and preparation of electronic discharge summaries as appropriate. Ensure that records of patients in your care are accurate, up to date and legible and signed.

Supervision will be provided at all times by either Consultants or Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine.

It is expected that you will attend the weekly departmental teaching sessions, as the rota allows and participate in the audit, governance and research activities of the department. We encourage all of our doctors to develop their portfolio whilst in our department and our former doctors have a high success rate in gaining formal training posts in Emergency Medicine.

The appointee will be expected to cover for absence of colleagues (including on call cover) at short notice, e.g. sickness.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 800,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding

and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

At East Kent, we will do all we can to help you grow a career around you, your family, your location and your interests.

We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire - all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.

Job responsibilities

The full duties and responsibilities can be found in the 'job description', which is in the supporting documents below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• Basic Medical Qualification (eg MBBS or MB ChB)
• Full GMC registration
• FRCEM Primary
• ALS
• ATLS
• APLS

Skills and experience

• Greater than 6 months employment in an acute care specialty
• An ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
• Previous Emergency Medicine employment at Foundation Level or above.

Clinical governance

• Experience of Audit
• Understanding of clinical incident reporting & risk management
• Evidence of participation in annual appraisal
• Experience of service improvement
• Previous involvement in education & training

Personal/professional attributes

• Upholds and models the Trust values
• Adheres to the GMC code of conduct

Other requirements

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel effectively between sites

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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