Childrens Emergency Department Specialty Doctor

Childrens Emergency Department Specialty Doctor

The closing date is 03 April 2026

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to offer staff benefits including an on site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut, a Wellness Centre with a gym and a swimming pool, supporting staff networks (LGBTQ, Race Equality, Disability) and award ceremonies to recognise achievements. We support all staff when they need it most.

We welcome diverse contributions in education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, religion, disability and more.

Main duties of the job

Key Skills Required:

• Advanced Clinical Knowledge in paediatrics and emergency medicine.
• Strong Communication Skills for interacting with patients, families and staff.
• Leadership and Teaching Abilities for managing junior staff and contributing to training.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure in a fast paced, high stress environment.
• Decision Making Ability in the absence of immediate senior guidance.

In summary, the role of a middle grade doctor in a children's emergency department is multifaceted, involving clinical expertise, leadership, education and effective communication to provide high quality care for paediatric patients in emergency situations.

Job responsibilities

• Initial Assessment and Triage: Conduct thorough clinical assessments of children presenting to the ED, including history, physical exam, and case prioritisation.
• Diagnosis and Management: Make timely and accurate diagnoses, formulating appropriate treatment plans.
• Clinical Decision Making: Decide on management of acute and chronic paediatric conditions in high pressure settings.
• Supervision and Support: Provide supervision and guidance to junior doctors and support nursing and allied health staff.
• Managing Acute Emergencies: Respond to and manage life threatening emergencies such as trauma, respiratory failure, sepsis, or cardiac arrest.
• Consultations: Collaborate with or consult senior clinicians when complex cases arise.
• Clinical Procedures: Perform procedures such as intravenous cannulation, lumbar puncture, endotracheal intubation, and sedation as needed.
• Multidisciplinary Team Work: Work closely with specialists, radiologists, social workers and paramedics to ensure best care.

Qualifications

• RCPCH / MRCEM
• APLS
• BLS / ALS

Experience

Mid Senior level required.

Additional criteria

• Advanced Clinical Knowledge in paediatrics and emergency medicine.
• Strong Communication Skills for interacting with patients, families and staff.
• Leadership and Teaching Abilities for managing junior staff and contributing to training.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure in a fast paced, high stress environment.
• Decision Making Ability in the absence of immediate senior guidance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Address

Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY