Specialty Doctor - Emergency Medicine

We are looking to appoint Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine at University Hospitals Dorset to work at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site, just a stone's throw from the glorious blue flag beaches of Bournemouth and Poole (we know we're biased).

The Emergency Medicine team at UHD have a significant amount of experience and expertise in supporting doctors through the CESR programme, many of whom who now work as substantive consultants at both sites. We are currently run a CESR programme which includes a bespoke professional development plan tailored to meeting the needs of the individual doctor including availability of placements in Critical Care, Anaesthetics, Acute medicine and Paediatrics, as well as mentor support from a consultant that has previously attained CESR. There is the option for successful candidates to participate in this programme if desired.

Recently Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals have undergone merger into UHD,

At present there is an Emergency Department at both Poole and Bournemouth sites, with RBH being the designated site for PCI and stroke thrombolysis, and Poole being the designated Major Trauma Unit as well as in patient paediatric services.

To provide high quality emergency care, being competent in the normal range of emergency medical conditions and injuries. Direct clinical care will consist of scheduled shifts for the routine assessment and treatment of patients that present to the Emergency Department. Take part in the middle tier rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week. Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met. The successful candidate will join the existing Emergency Department team at UHD, supporting the Middle Grade tier. Responsibilities will include assisting the team in providing 24 hour emergency care to the population of Dorset. The candidate will be someone who is committed to Emergency Medicine and has a desire to work in a fast-paced and stimulating environment. The successful candidate will be supported by a team of 15 Consultants.