Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Trust Grade Registrar to join the Emergency Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of direct patient care in the Emergency Department (ED), as well provide leadership and manage the department at night.
Dedicated Consultant supervision and guidance will be available throughout the duration of the post, aiming to build a fulfilling and sustainable career in Emergency Medicine.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be a doctor with significant previous experience in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, gained either in the NHS or abroad. They would be competent in performing common emergency procedures, such as DC cardioversion, chest decompression and tube thoracostomy, reduction of dislocated joints and fractures, wound suturing etc, as well as managing medical emergencies - cardiac arrest, tachy- or bradyarrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, seizures, DKA, shock, sepsis, respiratory failure etc.
This post requires excellent communication and leadership skills when dealing with distressed patients and/or relatives, interdisciplinary referrals, presenting cases at board rounds. The successful applicant is expected to have experience to lead the Emergency Department, especially at night, be able to supervise and guide junior colleagues, and thrive in a busy environment requiring focus and multitasking.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate would be a doctor with significant previous experience in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, gained either in the NHS or abroad. They would be competent in performing common emergency procedures, such as DC cardioversion, chest decompression and tube thoracostomy, reduction of dislocated joints and fractures, wound suturing etc, as well as managing medical emergencies - cardiac arrest, tachy- or bradyarrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, seizures, DKA, shock, sepsis, respiratory failure etc.
This post requires excellent communication and leadership skills when dealing with distressed patients and/or relatives, interdisciplinary referrals, presenting cases at board rounds. The successful applicant is expected to have experience to lead the Emergency Department, especially at night, be able to supervise and guide junior colleagues, and thrive in a busy environment requiring focus and multitasking.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- At least THREE years continuous experience in Emergency Medicine.
- Provider status in any of the following: ALS, ATLS, or APLS.
Desirable
- Previous NHS employment as a doctor.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCEM
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This advert is for ED Trust Grade Registrar with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading, South East, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Emergency Medicine role. The advertised salary is £54,499 - £67,325 pa. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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