Trust Doctor (ST4 equivalent) in Emergency Medicine | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £44,170 - £67,610 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB |
| Company: | Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7353134/396-2809-MS |
Summary
*** Due to number of applicants we may close this advert early ***
The department provides a 24-hour service and is currently seeing around 115,000 patient attendances a year. The department performs well against national standards. We continually strive to improve further through the re-design of early patient assessment pathways, early
senior assessment and new ambulatory and short stay programmes.
The Trust Doctor will be part of and contribute to an existing motivated, driven and enthusiastic team of ED Medical Practitioners providing excellent clinical care to patients. The ED team are valued highly by the Trust. The Trust is acutely aware of the intensity and demands within the Emergency Department and provides support to its staff on all levels
• Rapid Assessment and Focused Treatment (RAFT)
• Rotation within the developing Clinical Decision Unit to support patients in this area
• Acting as the ‘Lead Registrar’ in the role of EPIC (Emergency Physician in Charge) and the most senior clinician in the department overnight.
• Assessment of priority calls – paediatric and adult, medical and trauma
Allocation of staff to appropriate areas when acting in capacity of EPIC (in the absence of the consultants at night)
• Prompt completion of discharge summaries and outpatient letters
• Attendance at / participation in departmental teaching
• Compliance with full-shift rota
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
For further details on this position and the full person specification please see attached job description
This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Jul 2025