Job summary

Contracts available - Permanent and Fixed term 6-12 months

Substantive positions available, alongside a limited number of fixed-term posts to cover identified short-term workforce requirements, for example periods of secondment, long-term sickness, maternity, paternity, shared parental or adoption leave.

Where there is an ongoing workforce requirement at the end of a fixed-term appointment, the post would normally be expected to transition to a substantive position, in accordance with NHS Employers guidance on transitioning Locally Employed Doctors to substantive contracts.

Emergency Medicine is at the heart of the hospitals emergency care pathway, and our department is one of the busiest in the South of England. In November 2024 we opened the new department (BBEC) Building Better Emergency Care. The department is led by a highly motivated group of Consultants who provide high quality care, support junior doctors as well as driving change as well as being largely present on the shop floor. In addition, there is an excellent co-located Childrens Emergency Department that has also has Consultant delivered care until midnight.

Main duties of the job

A Locally Employed Doctor (LED) in the Emergency Department (ED) provides essential medical care to patients with acute or life-threatening conditions. Their role includes:

• Initial assessment and triage: Quickly evaluating the severity of patient conditions to prioritize care.
• Diagnosis and treatment: Providing immediate medical interventions, including administering medications, performing procedures, and coordinating with specialists if needed.
• Monitoring and stabilising patients: Overseeing patients conditions in critical or unstable states and ensuring their stabilisation.
• Collaboration: Working closely with ED nurses, consultants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Documentation: Accurately documenting patient information, treatments, and outcomes in the hospitals medical records system.
• Patient and family communication: Explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and possible outcomes to patients and their families.
• Adherence to protocols: Following hospital and departmental guidelines and standards of care for managing various emergency cases.

The role requires quick decision-making, adaptability, and the ability to handle high-stress situations efficiently.

About us

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF2766E

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Grade:Locally Employed Doctor - Core

Department:Emergency Department

Reports to:Education Supervisor

Contract: Permanent or fixed-term* (6 or 12 month) positions available.

*This is to cover identified short-term workforce requirements, for example periods of secondment, long-term sickness, maternity, paternity, shared parental or adoption leave. Where there is an ongoing workforce requirement at the end of a fixed-term appointment, the post would normally be expected to transition to a substantive position, in accordance with NHS Employers guidance on transitioning Locally Employed Doctors to substantive contracts.

Please refer to attached document.

Job description Job responsibilities Grade:Locally Employed Doctor - CoreDepartment:Emergency DepartmentReports to:Education SupervisorContract: Permanent or fixed-term* (6 or 12 month) positions available. *This is to cover identified short-term workforce requirements, for example periods of secondment, long-term sickness, maternity, paternity, shared parental or adoption leave. Where there is an ongoing workforce requirement at the end of a fixed-term appointment, the post would normally be expected to transition to a substantive position, in accordance with NHS Employers guidance on transitioning Locally Employed Doctors to substantive contracts.Please refer to attached document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC.
• PLAB (if applicable).
• IELTS (overall 7.5 score) or OET ALS.
• Evidence of completion of 2-year training programme.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in Emergency Medicine.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS. MRCEM exams.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of completion of 2-year training programme. Demonstrable skills and experience in Emergency Medicine.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS. MRCEM exams.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice. Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC. PLAB (if applicable). IELTS (overall 7.5 score) or OET ALS. Evidence of completion of 2-year training programme. Demonstrable skills and experience in Emergency Medicine. Desirable Experience of working within the NHS. MRCEM exams. Experience Essential Evidence of completion of 2-year training programme. Demonstrable skills and experience in Emergency Medicine. Desirable Experience of working within the NHS. MRCEM exams.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)