Job summary

The Emergency Department at the North Middlesex University Hospital has an annual attendance of 190,000 new patients. 27% of attendances are under the age of 16. Acute Medical and Assessment Units are in proximity to the department. There is an emergency Radiography Department adjacent to the ED which is staffed 24 hours a day. There is always A CT scanner available with excellent consultant-based radiology support. Full emergency laboratory facilities including a well-resourced point of care testing room are available. There is a significant trauma workload; the department is part of the London trauma network. The department receives nearly 20% of its workload as ambulance borne. The department has a philosophy of comprehensive patient care where the initial management of the patient is undertaken in the ED and the patient then handed over to in-patient teams. There is an excellent relationship with the in-patient teams with seamless referrals. The case mix has the highest acuity in the Northeast Thames region with preponderance towards medically unwell patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to be fully involved in all aspects of the work of the Accident & Emergency Department under the supervision of the consultant in charge, to whomhe/she will be responsible.The clinical duties include all those that are normally expected in any major Emergency Department, and the below is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities in this role;Provide and maintain a high standard of care for all patients in the EmergencyDepartmentTo review and appropriately manager patients presenting to the EmergencyDepartment, with senior support as required.To ensure that all Trust standards are maintained to ensure a high quality of care to all whoattend any and all services provided by North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.Maintain accurate patient documentationEnsure that patient confidentiality is always adhered to.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

09 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 a year Per annum plus London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-8226213

Job locations

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The department accepts adult and paediatric patients and is a designated trauma unit. The post holder will be supervised by senior decision makers 24/7. They will be expected to see resus patients, majors and minors type patients as well as paediatric patients.

Training in paediatric emergencies is embedded into induction and the teaching programme. A team of pediatric consultants manage the senior tier rota with 24/7 presence in the hospital. Additionally, two Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Consultants oversee the Paediatric Emergency Department who work alongside ED registrars trained in PEM to offer training and support to the postholder whilst working in our PEM area. This post offers the chance to learn about PEM and improve skills in paediatric medicine.

Junior clinical Fellows are allocated 2 hours per week of paid Self Development Time in line with CT1doctors in training.

This post is useful for doctors needing competencies in ACCS /Emergency Medicine training. We consider them developmental so encourage work-based assessments, enrolling for an e-portfolio or doing exams.

When on duty the Clinical Fellow, with other more senior Emergency Medicine speciality trainees, assists the Consultants in direct patient management and supervising the work of the junior (FY2) medical staff. We all work hard but are very supportive and keen to help progress careers.

Job description Job responsibilities The department accepts adult and paediatric patients and is a designated trauma unit. The post holder will be supervised by senior decision makers 24/7. They will be expected to see resus patients, majors and minors type patients as well as paediatric patients. Training in paediatric emergencies is embedded into induction and the teaching programme. A team of pediatric consultants manage the senior tier rota with 24/7 presence in the hospital. Additionally, two Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Consultants oversee the Paediatric Emergency Department who work alongside ED registrars trained in PEM to offer training and support to the postholder whilst working in our PEM area. This post offers the chance to learn about PEM and improve skills in paediatric medicine. Junior clinical Fellows are allocated 2 hours per week of paid Self Development Time in line with CT1doctors in training. This post is useful for doctors needing competencies in ACCS /Emergency Medicine training. We consider them developmental so encourage work-based assessments, enrolling for an e-portfolio or doing exams. When on duty the Clinical Fellow, with other more senior Emergency Medicine speciality trainees, assists the Consultants in direct patient management and supervising the work of the junior (FY2) medical staff. We all work hard but are very supportive and keen to help progress careers.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment

Desirable

• Post Graduate (eg MCEM, MRCS, etc)

Experience

Essential

• Completed and accredited Foundation Year 1 competences

Desirable

• Emergency Medicine Experience at SHO grade

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good Clinical skills and broad clinical knowledge
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Safe care; Clinical knowledge; Clinical Judgement; Practical skills; Work effectively

Desirable

• ALS, ATLS and APLS
• Audit skills

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work on own initiative
• Flexibility
• Able to work in high intensity shift system
• Management and administration skills

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Others

Essential

• Able to attend full Trust Induction
• Able to attend full Emergency Department Induction

Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment Desirable Post Graduate (eg MCEM, MRCS, etc) Experience Essential Completed and accredited Foundation Year 1 competences Desirable Emergency Medicine Experience at SHO grade Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good Clinical skills and broad clinical knowledge Ability to work well as part of a team Safe care; Clinical knowledge; Clinical Judgement; Practical skills; Work effectively Desirable ALS, ATLS and APLS Audit skills Personal Qualities & Attributes Essential Good communication skills Able to work on own initiative Flexibility Able to work in high intensity shift system Management and administration skills Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Others Essential Able to attend full Trust Induction Able to attend full Emergency Department Induction

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)