Specialty Doctor in Accident & Emergency

at  The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Join our dynamic Emergency Medicine Team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital!
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is excited to invite applications for the position of Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.
Why Join Us?
Collaborative team environment : Work alongside a robust team of 15 Specialty Doctors, a full tier at ST1 level, and 11 experienced Consultants.
State-of-the-Art facilities : Our Emergency Department (ED) sees approximately 105,000 attendances annually, with 25% being children. The ED is located at the forefront of the hospital and has recently undergone significant refurbishments, including:
An Integrated Urgent Treatment Centre
Refurbished SAS/MG offices
New and improved flooring throughout the department
An updated Tannoy system
A refurbished Minors’ assessment area with dedicated treatment chairs and assessment trolleys

Innovative digital journey : Be a part of our digital transformation with the implementation of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system by the end of 2024.
Professional growth : We are committed to supporting your career development, including assistance with your CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) application.
Relocation package : We offer a comprehensive relocation package for successful candidates to help you settle in comfortably.
Manage the Emergency Department and the team as a whole.
Assess, investigate and treat patients presenting to the ED and make appropriate decisions regarding referral or discharge in a timely manner.
Resuscitate, diagnose and initiate treatment of all emergencies.
Lead the trauma and cardiac arrest teams.
To work in all areas of the ED (Majors, Minors, Paeds ED, Resus & RAT).
Assist, train and supervise ST/GP-VTS/FY2 trainees, Trust doctors, ENPs and ANPs in Emergency Medicine; report concerns to the Duty Consultant.
Liaise with the nursing shift manager and other nursing staff to organise the allocation of work and ensure smooth running of the department.
Join us at The Princess Alexandra Hospital and make a difference in Emergency Medicine. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team in a dynamic and rewarding environment!
Comprehensive services: Located in Harlow, Essex, The Princess Alexandra Hospital is a 501-bedded District General Hospital providing a wide range of acute and specialist services. We employ over 4000 people and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire. We have a very exciting future, over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand-new hospital.
Commitment to excellence: We are dedicated to the core principles of the NHS, ensuring our services meet the health needs of everyone and are free at the point of delivery.
Patient-centered care: We shape our services around the needs of all patients, promoting the greatest level of understanding and accessibility1.
Award-winning care: The hospital has been recognized for its outstanding work, including receiving a prestigious international accolade for improving outcomes for patients with sepsis. Additionally, we celebrate our dedicated staff through our annual “Amazing People Awards”.
The post is for 11 sessions per week. One of these 11 sessions per week is allocated to supporting professional activities (SPA). Based on educational needs, careers aspirations and progress, the post holder may have the opportunity to enrol onto the CESR Fellowship Programme in Emergency Medicine through which 3 months every year may be granted to give experience in other acute specialties like Paediatrics, Acute Medicine, ITU and Anaesthetics (the doctor will still be required to do night shifts and weekends in ED). This programme would enable the post holder to develop the competences required for CESR application to enter the Specialist Register. The work pattern of all our Doctors has been recently revised to fit the rules and regulations of new deal contract for Junior Doctors. The rota comprises of a 21 weeks rolling rota with 1 in 3 weekends and includes out of hours and night shifts. The work pattern consists of 4 different shifts: 0800-1600, 1300-2200, 1600-0000 and 2200-0815 hrs.
Clinical working hours will average around 40 hours per week across the period of the rota. The rota may be revised periodically as per the terms and conditions and the requirements of the department. The post holder may be asked to work extra hours in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances such as in the event of a major incident. The aim of this post is to improve the care of patients attending the Emergency Department and to enhance the supervision and support of junior medical staff