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Junior Registrar - Emergency Department


Location
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
05 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (12mths FTC)
Posted Date
27 Jul 2026
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Job overview

Interested in living and working in London?

Want to work in the exciting field of Emergency Medicine?

We are looking for doctors with post foundation experience to work at Junior Registrar (ST3) level in Emergency Medicine.

The posts are for 6- or 12-months duration, full time, commencing 5th August 2026.  The post is at Denmark Hill ED which is a designated Major Trauma Centre (SE5 9RS)

Successful candidates will join a dynamic emergency workforce treating a wide spectrum of emergency medicine presentations.  This is a great opportunity to broaden your experience while working in a friendly and supportive environment.

There is a strong training culture incorporating lecture-room teaching and clinical supervision, opportunities to attend relevant clinics and courses, and full immersion simulation sessions.  There may be opportunities for flexible working, provided all shifts are covered. The post holders will work up to 48 hours per week (including night shifts and weekend duties).

The rota is self-rostered.

Main duties of the job

The primary duties of the post are to assess and manage patients within the Emergency Department.  Support is provided by consultants until midnight daily and by Middle Grades 24/7.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a 6-or-12-month post in the Emergency Department. This is excellent opportunity to be signed off for adult competencies.    The department is a Level 1 Major Trauma Centre for both adults and children and fully accredited for Paediatric Emergency Medicine training.

Person specification

Skills

Essential

  • Teaching and training skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • IT skills: Powerpoint, Excel etc
  • Good organisational skills

Experience

Essential

  • Significant qualification work in acute or emergency specialties

Desirable

  • Previous ED experience
  • Relevant procedural skills
  • Research experience or publications

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full registration with GMC
  • MRCEM

Desirable

  • Relevant parts of post-graduate diplomas
  • ATLS, ALS, APLS (or equivalent)

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This advert is for Junior Registrar - Emergency Department with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Emergency Medicine role. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (12mths FTC). The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.

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