Speciality Doctor in ED

We currently have the opportunity for a engaged, forward thinking, proactive doctor to join our high energy team, who can add their own unique value to already diverse team in the Emergency Department on the St. Peters site.

We rapidly expanded our EM Consultant workforce in 2023. It is a really exciting time to join us. Our aim is to provide excellence in clinical care and strive continuously for service development.

The Emergency Department at St Peters' is the largest and busiest department in Surrey operating a 24 hour service and seeing over 110,000 patients a year.

Depending upon your seniority, either 80% or 90% of the post is clinical reflecting our offer to higher trainees. You will spend time working amongst your middle grade colleagues, under the oversight of the EM Consultant Team and supporting the Foundation Year Two trainees.

Informal visits to our Emergency Department are welcome so you can come and meet us and the way we deliver clinical care.

Main duties of the job

1. To be responsible for the initial assessment and care of the patients under the supervision of the Emergency Physician in Charge (EPIC).

2. To support the Emergency Physician in Charge at night with the ability to manage resources appropriately to ensure patient safety and escalate to Consultant on Call if required.

3. To provide timely and appropriate guidance to the junior Emergency Department medical staff.

4. To support nursing and other clinical colleagues in the delivery of high quality emergency care.

5. To assist in developing and implementing the clinical protocols of care for all conditions / presentations.

6. To participate in the educational and research activities of the Emergency Department at St. Peter's Hospital.

7. To support the delivery of key performance objectives.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our Vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcome for patients and the team. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Plus £149 HCAS p.a. depending on experience