Monday, October 27, 2025
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Doctor Emergency Department ST1-2

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

Job Description

Job OverviewWe are looking for resident doctors to join our enthusiastic and motivated Emergency Department Team for 6 -9 months to start ASAP.You would be working at the level of a CT1/ST1 in the ED with direct shop floor supervision from our 20 consultants and 10 experienced ED middle grades. The post offers protected weekly departmental teaching and benefits from educational supervision by a consultant as well as many other educational opportunities on shift. A typical day may see you involved in Stroke Thrombolysis, PPCI for STEMI, Trauma (as a busy Trauma Unit), acutely unwell medical and surgical patients as well as managing various Paediatrics complaints and Minor Injuries.Main duties of the jobYou will be expected to assess patients, formulate a management plan and organise relevant investigations in a timely fashion. A senior will be on hand to provide guidance and will be checking in where necessary. You will also be expected to identify acutely unstable patients and raise this concern to seniors and then assist in stabilising these patients. You will have the opportunity to see a variety of patients with varying presenting complaints and of all ages and work in all areas of the department. It is a hugely interesting and rewarding job. You will have opportunities to perfect and learn various procedures relevant to Emergency Medicine. You will work within a multidisciplinary team within the department as well as liaise with different specialities and staff both medical and non-medical therefore good communication skills and team work are essential.Working for our organisationAt the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesPlease find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaMBBS, MBChB or equivalentFull registration with a licence to practice with the GMCDesirable criteriaAPLS, ATLS, ETC or other relevant courseExperienceEssential criteria24 months of working post graduation at foundation level or aboveExperience working in an emergency department for at least 4monthsDesirable criteriaExperience working in an acute medical speciality at ST1 level or aboveExperience of working in the NHS or equivalent healthcare systemSkillsEssential criteriaAbility to perform the 15 core skills as per GMC requirements for foundation yearsDesirable criteriaCompleted MRCEM or equivalent examEngagement with QIEssential criteriaEvidence of involvement in an audit project or a quality improvement project,Desirable criteriaFormal training course in QI. Leading a QI.TeachingEssential criteriaEvidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionalsDesirable criteriaFormal teaching qualification. Evidence of participation in teaching course.Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK Applicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Application numbersThis vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.Documents to downloadJob Description and Person Specification ED TD 2025 (PDF, 254.4KB)Trust Doctor T&Cs (PDF, 725.1KB)Job Description and Person Specification ED TD 2025 (PDF, 254.4KB)Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)Further details / informal visits contactName Catherine Flitney Job title ED Consultant Email address catherine.flitney@nhs.net

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