Emergency Department Doctor (ST3+)
Location: Inverclyde Royal Hospital
Department: Emergency Medicine
Contract: Long-term locum
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday
Rate: Negotiable
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Doctor (ST3+) to work in the Emergency Department at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, an urban ED with approximately 30,000 attendances per year.
The service aims to meet RCEM standards, with this role aligned to ST3+ level or equivalent. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior ED clinician looking for a stable, long-term rota commitment within a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the Senior Decision Maker, providing autonomous clinical leadership and decision-making.
* Supervise and support resident doctors (FY2 / GP trainees), ensuring safe and effective patient care.
* Manage a wide range of undifferentiated emergency presentations, including acutely unwell patients.
* Work collaboratively with onsite services, including Medical HDU and CCU.
* Liaise with the resident anaesthetic team for critical care support, including transfer of Level 3 patients off site.
* Deliver care in line with RCEM standards, local protocols, and patient safety priorities.
Department & Site Information
* Approx. 30,000 ED attendances per year
* Resident doctor on shift (FY2 or GP trainee)
* On-site Medical HDU and CCU
* Overnight resident anaesthetic cover
* Trauma and paediatric ambulance bypass in place
* ED open 24/7 to self-presenting patients
Person Specification
Essential
* ST3+ level (or equivalent) experience in Emergency Medicine
* Proven experience working as an independent Senior Decision Maker in an Emergency Department
* Ability to supervise and support junior doctors overnight
* Strong clinical judgement and confidence managing high-acuity presentations
Desirable
* Experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
* Experience in critical care or high-dependency settings
Why Join?
This role offers the opportunity to work within a well-supported ED, delivering high-quality overnight care while being part of a stable, long-term rota. It’s ideal for clinicians seeking consistency, senior responsibility, and meaningful impact within emergency care.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced ED doctor interested in a long-term overnight Senior Decision Maker role, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch on LinkedIn or share your CV to discuss availability and next steps.