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OOPE in Emergency Medicine
The closing date is 24 November 2026
The Emergency Department in Leicester is inviting applications for an established fellow post from highly motivated Higher Specialty or post CCT Emergency Medicine doctors.
(Must have completed CT3 by August 2027)
Main duties of the job
This post is ideal for individuals with a passion in Emergency Medicine who wish to develop their non-clinical skills. We at Leicester Royal Infirmary are looking for individuals interested in a 1 year OOPE position, 50% clinical 50% non-clinical time focusing on your special interest. We have 27 Consultants across our state of the art Emergency Department, all of which would support you to achieve your goal. We have established OOPE opportunities in education, pre hospital medicine, geriatrics and quality improvement but would also be prepared to listen to your ideas
The job plan would be 50% clinical with 50% focusing on your project!
This could be
- Project management
- Digital Projects
- Quality Improvements
- Leadership and Management
- Geriatrics
The clinical element is at Registrar level (applicants must have completed CT3 by August 2027)
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job responsibilities
Whilst on duty the appointee will be clinically and professionally responsible for their patients.It will also be their duty to:
- Keep patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition;
- Involve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment;
- Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time;
- Carry out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in their Job Plan e.g. the keeping of records and the provision of reports, the proper delegation of tasks, maintaining skills and knowledge.
Learning outcomes:
Learning outcomes for individual appointees will be determined after the first meeting between them and their educational supervisor.
The appointee will be expected to contribute to graduate and continuing medical education activity locally, regionally and nationally as appropriate and to participate in clinical audit under local arrangements
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
- Basic Medical Degree
- FRCEM intermediate or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Completed Emergency Medicine CT3 by August 2026
- Previously worked at ST4 level or above in Emergency Medicine
Ability:
- Evidence of good communication skills and collaborative working
Teaching/Medical Education
- Experience of teaching - undergraduates and/or postgraduates
- Committed to improving patient care through professional education
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.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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OOPE in Emergency Medicine in Leicester employer: Uhleicester
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care through your role as a Maintenance Assistant. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the Trust provides technical training and fosters a culture of compassion, inclusivity, and teamwork, ensuring that all staff feel valued and supported. Located in Leicestershire, this position not only offers the chance to work with cutting-edge medical equipment but also the opportunity to contribute to a strategy focused on high-quality care and health equality.
