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Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Audit
Understanding of principles of clinical audit and improvement
- Probity
Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Probity
Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
- Language
Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
- Qualifications
On GMC’s register with a License to Practice
- Qualifications
Valid ALS certificate
- Clinical skills
Experience in Emergency Medicine and Acute medicine at FY2 / ST1/2 level, with a minimum of two years post Foundation Training, and six months experience in Emergency Care.
- Clinical skills
Can demonstrate previous experience in clinical assessment and management of conditions amendable to ambulatory care pathways, and the necessary practical skills required for those conditions.
- Interpersonal skills
Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
- Interpersonal skills
Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Interpersonal skills
Self starter, able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Interpersonal skills
Able to work as part of a team.
- Physical requirements
Occupational health clearance for the role specified
- Academic achievements including research/publications
Evidence of achievement at postgraduate level including postgraduate examinations and publications.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Appropriate Royal College Membership
Job overview
This post is based in the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) department at St Mary’s Hospital. Our service is one of the first emergency medicine-led SDEC units and forms part of a highly effective, collaborative urgent care system. The role offers excellent clinical exposure to a wide range of emergency presentations, with a particular focus on acute medical patients. Access to advanced diagnostics, specialist advice and follow-up services makes this a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The post is well suited to doctors with at least one year of experience in emergency medicine or acute medicine following foundation training, and includes protected time for self-development, study and quality improvement work. Post holders will be supported by an educational supervisor or mentor and encouraged to set and achieve their own professional development objectives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work a varied shift pattern within Same Day Emergency Care, including at least one late shift each week and participation in a one-in-three weekend rota. Annualised working and self-rostering are available and actively encouraged, offering flexibility and greater control over work patterns. In addition, one educational development shift is provided every six weeks, creating protected time for quality improvement, research, teaching and personal professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive assessment, investigation and management for a broad range of patients suitable for Same Day Emergency Care, including diagnostics, infusion therapies and clear follow-up planning.
- Support the wider urgent and emergency care pathway by managing workload efficiently, reducing waiting times and using next-day review or alternative pathways to improve patient flow.
- Work in close partnership with specialty teams to secure timely advice within a single attendance, strengthening clinical decision-making and improving the patient experience.
- Contribute actively to the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective and high-quality care across the service.
- Lead or contribute to quality improvement, research and service evaluation projects that drive innovation and enhance patient care.
- Review investigation results promptly and ensure appropriate follow-up arrangements are in place for patients when needed.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Registrar with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Emergency Medicine role. The advertised salary is £45,715 - £59,406 per annum +LDN Weighting + 1A banding (50%). The contract type is 10 months (fixed term 1st September 2027). The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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