Trust Grade - Emergency Medicine (A & E) Nights University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust

The role

This person will assess, investigate, diagnose, and manage patients in the Emergency Department overnight. They will deliver immediate treatment and stabilisation for critically ill or injured patients.

What you will do

• Assess, investigate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department overnight.
• Deliver immediate treatment and stabilisation for critically ill or injured patients.
• Prioritise patient care according to clinical urgency and departmental protocols.
• Request and interpret relevant investigations including blood tests, ECGs, and imaging.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems.
• Escalate complex or deteriorating cases appropriately to senior clinicians.
• Participate in patient handovers to ensure continuity of care between shifts.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, specialty teams, nursing staff, paramedics, and allied health professionals.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and relatives during emergency presentations.
• Support junior colleagues and contribute positively to team morale during overnight operations.

Required qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Minimum NHS clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, or related specialties.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute environment.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently overnight with appropriate senior support.

Nice to have

• ALS/ATLS/APLS certification.
• Previous Emergency Department night-shift experience.
• Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems.
• Interest in Emergency Medicine training or acute care pathways.

Before you apply

• Submit CV/Application Form.
• Submit GMC registration details.
• Submit supporting statement outlining relevant emergency medicine experience and suitability for night work.
• References and pre-employment checks will be required in line with NHS employment standards.

About the company

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB).