Overview
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Job location: Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA.
Job Summary
Our Emergency Medicine department staff pride themselves on providing a high quality "shop floor" clinical presence, together with high standards of education, training, research and audit. The post holder will work in close co-operation with nursing, managerial, and medical colleagues to provide high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. This post will be to cover all areas of Urgent and Emergency Care.
Main duties of the job
* To see patients attending the Emergency Department, making primary diagnosis and initiating emergency treatment. This will be at middle-grade level within the department.
* To participate in a 24-hour full shift rota
* To provide a first-class clinical service to our patients
* To provide sufficient information to colleagues during handover to ensure consistency of care and clinical safety
* To supervise and teach junior clinical staff including carrying out workplace-based assessments (WPBAs)
* To develop professionally and take part in all services development
* To engage in personal development and appraisal process - required to achieve revalidation with GMC.
* To work ad hoc duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with colleagues both senior and junior
* To adhere strictly to antimicrobial prescribing policy
* To treat patients and colleagues with care and compassion
Within the working week, 1 Programme Activity of paid time is set aside for personal professional development and other supporting professional activities as directed, from time to time, by the clinical director of emergency medicine.
About Us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress weve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
As an NHS employee, you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment; evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process unless medically exempt.
Details
* Date posted: 22 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Specialty Doctor
* Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA
Qualifications
Essential
* IELTS (Academic) level 7.5, or graduate of a medical school in UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA or Canada
* ALS
Desirable
* ATLS (desirable)
* PALS (desirable)
Experience and Skills
* 3 years post full registration with at least six months in Emergency Medicine
* General Medicine, Anaesthetics or Surgery as Foundation Year 2 or above or equivalent experience
* Sufficient communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of middle grade doctor
* Computer literate for communication and audit purposes
* Good team work
* Demonstrates commitments to teaching junior members of staff
* Understands the importance of teaching
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. UK visa and immigration guidance applies. UK registration with current professional status is required.
Employer details: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA. Website: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us
Seniority and Type
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Medical Practices
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