ED Trainees for private clinic shifts – West London

• EMERGENCY MEDICINE TRAINEE – West London
• Job Details

Job Type

Sessional / flexible (one doctor at a time on a rotating basis). Ideal for EM trainees looking to work on rostered free days or off days.

Hours

Flexible – agreed on a sessional basis to fit around training commitments.

Remuneration

• Competitive sessional rates based on experience, approx £60-65 per hour
• About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for EM trainees (ST1–ST6 or equivalent) to gain private-sector experience, earn additional income on rostered free days or off days, and work in a modern, consultant-supported environment with on-site diagnostics and a premium patient demographic.

The core day-to-day staffing currently consists of experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs), with visiting consultants available at specific times, further supported by a panel of physicians of a wide variety of specialties who are happy to provide on‑call advice and accept onward referrals.

Role Overview

The Emergency Medicine trainee will work as part of the on‑site clinical team, taking responsibility for the initial assessment and management of patients presenting with urgent care needs (adults and children).

The role centres on high-quality clinical assessment, efficient use of on‑site diagnostics (including blood tests, ECG, viral swabs, X‑ray and other near‑patient testing and on‑site Ultrasound), accurate triage, and clear communication with the ENP team and the on‑call physician panel for escalation or onward referral.

You will practise within established clinical governance frameworks and under the overall medical oversight of the clinic’s senior clinicians.

Independent decision‑making is expected within your level of training and the agreed scope of practice for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide initial clinical assessment of patients presenting with urgent care needs (adults and children).
• Perform comprehensive history‑taking and physical examination.
• Request, interpret and act upon on‑site investigations including X‑rays, laboratory tests, ECGs and near‑patient diagnostics.
• Triage patients appropriately and formulate clear management plans.
• Make timely and appropriate referrals to secondary care, specialist services or the clinic’s on‑call physician panel.
• Work collaboratively with the existing ENP team and visiting consultants to ensure safe, seamless patient care.
• Recognise and appropriately manage the deteriorating or seriously unwell adult or child, escalating promptly.
• Deliver evidence‑based care in line with current clinical guidelines and best practice.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation in accordance with GMC and professional standards.
• Contribute to a high-quality patient experience consistent with a premium private healthcare environment.
• Participate in local induction, clinical governance and any required continuing professional development activities.
• What We’re Looking For

We are looking for Emergency Medicine trainees who are

• Currently in an Emergency Medicine training programme (ST1–ST6 or equivalent) and based in or around the London region.
• Confident clinical decision‑makers with sound judgement and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable working in a small, agile private clinic environment with a high degree of professional autonomy within defined governance.
• Professional, articulate and presentable, with excellent communication skills suitable for a premium private patient demographic.
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions‑focused, able to work effectively with ENPs and senior physicians.
• Motivated by the opportunity to gain private‑sector experience and additional income on free days while maintaining high clinical standards.
• Team players who require minimal day-to-day supervision once orientated, while knowing when and how to escalation.
• We especially welcome enquiries from a team of 3 to 4 trainees who can form a collaborative group and work together to provide wraparound cover at the clinic over the course of the working week and eventually on weekends alongside their training commitments.

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Current National Training Number (or equivalent) in Emergency Medicine, or recent completion of an EM training post with relevant experience.
• Substantial experience of assessing and managing acute presentations in an Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centre or Minor Injuries Unit.
• Confidence in requesting and interpreting X‑rays, laboratory results, ECGs and other near‑patient investigations.
• Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Current knowledge of evidence‑based practice and professional standards (GMC Good Medical Practice).
• Valid medical indemnity covering private practice / sessional work (or willingness to arrange this).
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Previous experience in private or independent sector urgent care.
• ALS / APLS / ATLS (or equivalent) current.
• Interest in developing longer‑term links with the clinic.
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