Job overview
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust have a great opportunity for a Trust Speciality Registrar (ST3-8) equivalent to join its very busy Emergency Medicine based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
The post is for an initial Fixed Term Contract of 12 months, with the potential of an extension. This post is available from October 2025
The post holder will be required to support the junior Resident team of the Emergency Medicine Hub, therefore, prior NHS A&E experience is preferred for this role.
All applicants MUST hold a FULL GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.
We anticipate this to be a popular post, therefore early applications are welcomed and encouraged. Please note: This advert may close earlier than the advised end date.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in all areas of the Emergency Department.
Typical duties may include:
Resuscitation and initial management of emergency cases in a team.
Management of other patients presenting to the ED
Admission of patients to inpatient teams for further management.
Being confident in and MUST be able to work independently at Middle Grade Level
Supporting Junior Resident Doctors within the Emergency Department
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Participate in clinical audit across the department in line with Trust policy and guidelines.
Implement audit and research findings across the department.
Comply with the Trust clinical governance processes in a timely manner..
We are expanding the number of Resident Doctors within the department and also working towards making a new attractive rota inbuilt with time to pursue any special interests/audit.
There are opportunities to be involved in research projects, learn point of care ultrasound skills and to be involved in organising different courses.
Working for our organisation
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. 48 months paid post registration experience
2. 12 months paid experience in Emergency Medicine
3. Paid NHS experience working at IMT3 or ST3 level
Desirable criteria
4. 18 months experience in Emergency Medicine is desirable
5. Familiar with working practices in the UK
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
6. IELTS level 7 or above completed if required
7. Proficient Communication Skills in English (Written & Verbal)
8. Ability to work on own initiative
9. Well organised
10. Willing to take on responsibility
11. Good general health, physically able to carry out the duties of the post
12. Ability to work as part of a team
13. Ability to work independently to the grade of ST3+ in Emergency Medicine
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
14. FULL GMC Registration with the Licence to practice in the UK
15. MRCP
16. MRCEM or other equivalent emergency Medicine Qualification
17. ALS Certificate in date
18. ATLS Certificate within 3 months of starting post
19. Critical care assessment skills
Desirable criteria
20. Other certifications ie. APLS, Level 1 Ultrasound sign off
TRUST VALUES
Essential criteria
21. Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
22. Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
23. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
24. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
25. Understanding of principles of audit and quality improvement, evidence of participation
26. Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at BHT
Desirable criteria
27. Completion of one cycle of Audit or QIP
28. Peer reviewed papers
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.
Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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