Specialist Doctor in Ambulatory Care Emergency Medicine

Specialist Doctor in Ambulatory Care Emergency Medicine

The closing date is 06 March 2026

Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to invite applications to a Specialist Doctor post in Emergency Medicine. The successful candidates will join a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Emergency Department team providing high quality emergency care to the population of Warrington and Halton.

Undifferentiated, ambulatory patients are referred to SDEC directly from the Emergency Department. The role would involve working on the unit as a senior clinician leading a multidisciplinary team, assessing and independently discharging these patients (where appropriate) and providing support to more junior members of the team where appropriate.

With the skills they have developed during (GP) specialty training the Associate Specialist Doctor will also take an active role in the development and training of resident doctors completing Specialist Training in General Practice rotating through placements on SDEC.

The role will include out of hours working within a reasonable job plan including a weekend pattern. The role will also, in time, invite the successful candidate with the opportunity to take on governance, clinical leadership and management of the Emergency Department Ambulatory Area on SDEC.

The post holder will take part in the initial assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all patients attending the ED Ambulatory Area on SDEC at Warrington Hospital. Appropriate arrangements for continuing care will be made in conjunction with colleagues in the relevant specialties, if the patient is not discharged. The post holder will regularly liaise with the ED Physician in Charge (EPIC) based in ED Majors to facilitate the coordination of care for Ambulatory patients.

To be able to work collaboratively within a team with varied skills and specialities, especially the Medical and Surgical Team on SDEC. Within the hours of duty, the post holder will share in the day-to-day supervision for Junior Medical Staff in the Department. The staff member will be expected to participate in Major Incident Procedures. There is also the necessity to develop pathways suitable for ambulatory patients presenting to the hospital.

An opportunity for service development including a hot clinic.

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

The full details of this role are available within the Job Description and Person Specification.

• Extensive experience of managing unwell adults and children in an emergency medicine setting since primary medical qualification.
• Ability to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and qualities to work as a senior clinician (e.g., by portfolio or supporting assessments and testimonies from the previous departments worked).
• Minimum 12 years postgraduate medical experience and a minimum of 6 years in Emergency Medicine.
• ALS provider
• Has completed Foundation Year training
• Has experience in medical and surgical specialities

• Registration with GMC
• Primary Medical Degree
• Higher Medical Qualification e.g., MRCP, FRCEM, MRCS
• On the GP Specialist Register
• Additional Leadership Qualifications
• Additional Training in Medical Education

• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work flexibly
• Organisational skills
• To work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure

• Proven teaching ability
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates as well as the other health care team members
• Postgraduate qualifications in teaching
• Clinical lecturer post or role at a…