Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Specialty Emergency Medicine Doctor

Start Date: August 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Duration: 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Short-Term Funding

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctor to join our middle grade rota, working alongside Emergency Medicine trainees at ST3+ level. You will be responsible for the assessment and management of emergency patients, including referral to appropriate inpatient specialties.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION    The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors (England) 2021.    Proposed interview date: TBC

This vacancy closes on or before 4th June 2026