Specialty Doctor/ST Equivalent - Emergency Department
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustDorchester, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust based in Dorchester. The advertised salary is Negotiable. Applications close on 22 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Specialty Doctor or ST equivalent depending on experience To provide high quality emergency and unscheduled care to the population of Dorchester and i...
The Emergency Department is based at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester. We are a Trauma Unit with a helipad immediately adjacent which receives major trauma and other incoming patients from the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Due to its location and close vicinity of the helipad we see a disproportionate level of trauma for a department of this size. We have persistently been the top performing trauma unit within Wessex. The department has an 8 Consultant rota. There are 8 Specialty Doctors and 1 Higher Specialist Trainee in Emergency Medicine. The consultants provide a minimum of 12 hours shop floor cover daily and a 24 hour on call and trauma and stroke thrombolysis cover 7 days a week. There are also 18 resident doctors, and a well established majors nurse practitioner service within the department.The hospital, opened in 1997, provides an excellent environment for patients and staff. The department sees over 43,000 patients annually with the activity increasing during the summer holiday season. There is excellent support from the other hospital specialties including anaesthetics, paediatrics, radiology, primary PCI in hours and 24/7 Stroke Thrombolysis.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
The department is dedicated to supporting the development of their doctors and therefore study time and funding is available to successful applicant.Dorchester is a popular market town in an area of outstanding beauty close to the world heritage Purbeck coastline, served by frequent direct rail services to London and Bristol, with four regional airports within 90 minutes by road. There are excellent recreational amenities and good educational facilities are available in both the public and private sectors. The popular seaside holiday resort of Weymouth with its golden beaches and picturesque harbour is only 8 miles away and offers easy access to the Channel Islands and France.
West Dorset is well known for its stunning countryside and World Heritage coastline with opportunities for numerous outdoor pursuits. The local state schooling consistently performs at the top of the tables. Quality of life is a priority.
Essential: - ALS, ATLS, APLS or equivalent; - Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice is required
Desirable: - FRCEM/MCEM/MRCEM
Essential: - Four years full-time post graduate training (or equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis).; - At least two years in specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee or in a relevant specialty.; - Recent & Significant experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK (or equivalent healthcare system) at F2 or SHO Level
Essential: - Able to make safe assessment and treatment decisions for the core EM presentations.; - Possession of the clinical skills required to perform procedures such as cannulation, arterial blood gases, catheterisation etc; - Can perform ED specific skills such as ultrasound, wound management, chest drain placement etc.; - Can work independently and without supervision in an emergency department; - Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients; - Can give examples of teamwork
Desirable: - Evidence of QI or audit project work
Desirable: - Knowledge of principles of research
Desirable: - Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service development; - Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
Desirable: - Evidence of teaching activities to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team
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