Overview
In this CESR Portfolio Pathway role, you support progression to consultant level within Emergency Medicine at Yeovil District Hospital. You will follow a structured development plan aligned to the RCEM curriculum, with dedicated supervision and portfolio-building support to achieve Specialist Register. The post emphasizes high-quality ED care, teaching, governance and improvement activities within a supportive, education-focused department. You join a community that values professional development, ultrasound practice, and cross-portfolio secondments to broaden experience. This is an opportunity to shape your emergency medicine career with a clear, backed route to consultant-level practice.
Pay / Benefits
- Protected SPA time for professional development
- Funded study leave and educational opportunities
- Support with MRCEM and FRCEM examinations
- Annual appraisal and revalidation support
- Self-rostering and annualised hours
- Teaching, simulation, audit and research opportunities
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality assessment, management, and referral of ED patients
- Lead in trauma and cardiac arrest situations where appropriate
- Support junior doctors and participate in teaching, simulation, and departmental education
- Participate in governance, quality improvement, service development, and audit
- Contribute to safe operational flow in the ED and efficient floor management
- Be part of a compliant rota using the Health Rota system with various shifts
- Supernumerary shifts and induction time provided at start of employment
- Liaise with clinical teams and community services to coordinate patient care
- Review pathology and imaging and take appropriate action
- Active participation in departmental teaching and professional development
Key requirements
- Primary Medical Degree (MBBS/MBChB) and GMC registration with licence to practice
- MRCEM or equivalent; UK ATLS/ETC, ALS/EPALS with current booking if expired
- 5+ years postgraduate experience with 2+ years in Emergency Medicine
- Experience at SAS/ST3 level or above in NHS for >1 year
- Commitment to continuing professional development and teaching experience
- Willingness to fulfil key job elements and use technology to improve care
- Driving licence or ability to travel between sites
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary audit principles and involvement in audits
- teaching and mentoring
- communication
- team building
- MRCEM/EMS exam preparation
- US ultrasound logbook support
- Emergency Medicine clinical governance
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