Resident Doctor-Emergency Medicine

Job summary

This Vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT and doctors employed by Lead Employer Trust working at STSFT.

The division of Emergency Medicine (EM) is seeking to appoint Trust Grade F3 doctor for a 12 month fixed term post, working in the Emergency Department primarily at South Tyneside District Hospital, with the requirement to cover at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Applicants must have experience of working in the UK National Health System within the last 12 months.

This post is suitable for Doctors who have completed their Foundation Programme training (or equivalent).

Opportunities will be available to participate in the delivery of undergraduate & postgraduate teaching and simulation training at one or both sites. On-call commitments may vary according to the post and the requirements/experience of the post holder.

The Trust has Emergency Departments at both Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside Hospital with the department at Sunderland benefiting from 24/7 middle grade presence and 16 hours of ED consultant supervision, 7 days per week. There is a well-established programme for induction as well as Emergency Clinical Practitioner, Junior Doctor and Middle Grade teaching programmes.

Each department has access to Point of Care Ultrasound machines as well as low fidelity simulation and training equipment. Clinical working time will be a combination of day, late and night shifts as well as weekend working.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that a comprehensive, effective and efficient service is provided within accepted standards by:

• Providing a comprehensive service to patients within the confines of the role.
• Providing a service to the emergency care, inpatient and outpatient departments as required meeting service needs.
• Ensuring the maintenance of adequate clinical records. (Meditech training will be provided).
• Initiation of patient management decisions including the initial planning of investigations and treatment, on-going care and discharge planning.
• Participating in clinical review activities to monitor standards of practice and ensure the maintenance of quality outcomes.
• Prepare written case reports, clinical audits and research as required within the role or a directed by the Clinical Lead.
• Participate in ward rounds as required.
• Ward work managing inpatients, working alongside the existing junior doctors with supervision from specialty trainees and consultants.
• Outpatient clinic experience will be provided where relevant.
• Manage workload within agreed timetable and ensure all administrative duties are included within this.
• Support other junior medical staff.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

• Date posted: 17 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £52,656 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9155-EUCMD-0526-01-1
• Job locations: South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Clinical:- Ensure that a comprehensive, effective and efficient service is provided within accepted standards by:

• Providing a comprehensive service to patients within the confines of the role.
• Providing a service to the emergency care, inpatient and outpatient departments as required meeting service needs.
• Ensuring the maintenance of adequate clinical records. (Meditech training will be provided )
• Initiation of patient management decisions including the initial planning of investigations and treatment, on-going care and discharge planning.
• Participating in clinical review activities to monitor standards of practice and ensure the maintenance of quality outcomes.
• Participate in clinical audit as requested.
• Prepare written case reports, clinical audits and research as required within the role or a directed by the Clinical Lead.
• Participate in ward rounds as required.
• Participate in seminars and teaching sessions as directed.
• Ward work managing inpatients, working alongside the existing junior doctors with supervision from specialty trainees and consultants.
• Outpatient clinic and theatre experience will be provided where relevant.
• Manage workload within agreed timetable and ensure all administrative duties are included within this.
• Support other junior medical staff.

Teaching:- Support undergraduate and postgraduate training by:

• Ensuring that all opportunities are taken to contribute to the education of Foundation Doctors and medical students attached to the department.