Specialist Physician – Emergency

About the role

The Specialist Physician – Emergency provides high‑quality, evidence‑based, patient‑centered care within the Emergency Division. Working under the Consultant Physician, the role combines direct clinical duties with supervision of junior medical staff and participation in departmental initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients according to best‑practice standards for emergency medicine.
• Lead ward rounds, reassess in‑patients and out‑patients, and document clinical information promptly.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff, sharing responsibility for their patient care.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies on admissions, consultations, procedures, discharge and follow‑up.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary meetings, liaise with other specialties and support quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Provide out‑of‑hours on‑call coverage on a rotational basis, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Report, investigate and respond to untoward incidents and support audit activities.

Required profile

• Qualified physician with specialist training in emergency medicine.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a Consultant Physician.
• Experience supervising junior medical staff and delivering safe, patient‑focused care.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunities to develop clinical expertise within a leading emergency department.
• Supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and quality improvement.