Specialty Doctor MC75, Urgent Treatment Centre, Emergency Medicine
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £61,542.00 to £99,216.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £61542.00 - £99216.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9360-26-0037 |
Summary
Clinical Governance: Provide clinical care that aligns with recognised protocols and procedures indicative of excellence in general practice. Ensure safe and efficient medical care in accordance with both national and local standards for the Urgent Treatment Centre. Address medical concerns reported by patients or their carers appropriately. Collaborate with the administrative team to highlight cases needing urgent review to the registered GP surgery. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Work with relevant stakeholders (UTC management, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Department management, etc.) to identify and mitigate risks. Liaise with allied and community services (e.g., London Ambulance, Social Services, Mental Health Teams) to support an optimal patient journey. Awareness of NHS urgent and emergency care strategies, with a willingness to become familiar with local pathways. Maintenance of up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a minimum. Full unrestricted registration with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice. CCT is desirable, but Senior SAS (Specialty and Associate Specialist) candidates will also be considered. Current experience in Emergency Medicine or SAS with substantial experience in urgent and/or Out-of-Hours care settings. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. If you are passionate about providing high-quality urgent care and are ready to join a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!