Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

The duties of the Specialty doctor are those of a doctor functioning at the middle grade level within the department. Primary duties include the initial diagnosis, resuscitation and overall clinical management of all patients arriving to the A&E Department. Appropriate follow-up, referral for admission, transfer or discharge to GP's care is an important part of the work along with liaison with colleagues in the community, i.e. GP's, Health Visitors, and District Nurse for the proper continuity of care.

It is expected that you will supervise the junior doctors in the department whilst working on the shop floor, advising and reviewing their patients as necessary.

Clinical audit is well established in the Emergency Department and the Specialty doctor will be expected to take an active part in the process. The Clinical Audit Department, along with ED Consultant staff, are very happy to provide relevant support.

Specialty doctor will also be expected to take part in departmental research activities along with career grade Registrars and other senior medical staff.

Some clinical administrative duties will be delegated by the ED Consultants as required. This should be completed during support shifts. Guidance/supervision will be available from consultant staff as required.

Specialty doctor will be expected to play an active role in the teaching activities of the department. Current teaching programmes are run for middle grades, junior trainees, and Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs).

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Qualifications / Registration

Essential: - Medical degree; - MRCEM part A/FRCEM Primary; - 2 up to date life support qualifications

Desirable: - Entry on GMC Specialist Register.; - Postgraduate Qualification/Diploma e.g. MRCEM, MRCP, MRCS; - ATLS/ALS/ APLS or EPLS Instructor; - MIMMS

Knowledge

Essential: - Appropriate level of clinical knowledge in Emergency Medicine

Clinical Experience

Leadership/ Management skills

Essential: - Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload; - Ability to motivate and develop training medical staff

Desirable: - Interest in medical management

Other requirements

Desirable: - Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate Management

Research and Audit

Essential: - Able to appraise research; - Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine; - Thorough understanding of the principles of audit

Desirable: - Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of Emergency Medicine; - Participation in Emergency Medicine based research