Trust Grade - Emergency Medicine (A & E) Nights University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust

Job description

# ## Trust Grade / Clinical Fellow – Emergency Medicine (A&E) Nights **University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB)** **Location:** Birmingham, West Midlands **Department:** Emergency Medicine **Hours:** Primarily Night Shifts / Out-of-Hours Rota **Contract Type:** Locum contract --- ## --- ## Key Responsibilities ### Clinical Duties - Assess, investigate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department overnight. - Deliver immediate treatment and stabilisation for critically ill or injured patients. - Prioritise patient care according to clinical urgency and departmental protocols. - Request and interpret relevant investigations including blood tests, ECGs, and imaging. - Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems. - Escalate complex or deteriorating cases appropriately to senior clinicians. - Participate in patient handovers to ensure continuity of care between shifts. ### Teamworking & Communication - Work collaboratively with consultants, specialty teams, nursing staff, paramedics, and allied health professionals. - Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and relatives during emergency presentations. - Support junior colleagues and contribute positively to team morale during overnight operations. ### Governance & Quality - Adhere to GMC standards, Trust policies, and national clinical guidelines. - Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and departmental governance activities where applicable. - Ensure compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, and patient safety procedures. ### Training & Development - Engage in ongoing professional development and mandatory training. - Opportunities may be available for teaching, simulation training, and career progression within Emergency Medicine. --- ## Person Specification ### Essential Criteria - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. - Full GMC registration with licence to practise. - Minimum NHS clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, or related specialties. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute environment. - Strong communication and decision-making skills. - Ability to work independently overnight with appropriate senior support. ### Desirable Criteria - ALS/ATLS/APLS certification. - Previous Emergency Department night-shift experience. - Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems. - Interest in Emergency Medicine training or acute care pathways. --- ## Working Pattern - Predominantly night shifts including weekends and bank holidays. - Rota compliant with EWTD and NHS contractual standards. - Flexible shift arrangements may be considered depending on service needs. --- ## --- ## Application Process Candidates should submit: - CV/Application Form - GMC registration details - Supporting statement outlining relevant emergency medicine experience and suitability for night work References and pre-employment checks will be required in line with NHS employment standards. ---