Job Description

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Out of Programme Training Experience (OOPTE) in Clinical Toxicology (ST4-7) and Senior Fellow in Emergency Medicine [12 month post] 65,048 - 73,992 pa. excl. of London Zone
Both Guys and St Thomas' have central London locations with stunning views across the Thames and are close to many tourist attractions, such as the Houses of Parliament and the South Bank Arts Complex. Both sites have easy access to major transport links
We are recruiting to these 12 month OOPTE in Clinical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine that will be based at St Thomas' Hospital and will start from August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter; we would also consider a deferred start in February 2026. This post will enable an ST4-7 level trainee in Emergency Medicine (or international equivalent) to develop and expand their skills in Clinical Toxicology in a specialist centre and to undertake research in Clinical Toxicology. The post will be split 50:50 between Emergency Medicine and Clinical Toxicology. The post holder will participate in the ED night (60%) and weekend rota (75%) of the fulltime post.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Toxicology: You will have the opportunity to undertake specialist training in Clinical Toxicology, with training in both inpatient and outpatient management of poisoned patients. You will have the opportunity to undertake clinical toxicology research in an area of interest of the department (e.g. recreational drug toxicity, deliberate self-poisoning) during the OOPTE; it would be expected that this would lead to submission of paper(s) for publication. You will have the opportunity to help deliver Clinical Toxicology education as part of the portfolio of the clinical toxicology department.
Emergency Medicine: You will participate in a middle grade rota working with other senior ED trainees and supervising junior middle grades, FY2s and ENPs. The Emergency Department is led by twenty-five Adult and ten Paediatric Emergency Consultants. The Department sees over 150,000 new patients per annum and has a separate Paediatric Emergency Department associated with the Evelina London Children's Hospital.
About us
The post will have an educational supervisor in Emergency Medicine and an Educational Supervisor in Clinical Toxicology. Funding will be available to enable the post holder to attend relevant course(s).
Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC and currently be an ST3+ in Emergency Medicine in the UK (or international equivalent in the UK recognized by the RCEM).
For further details please contact Professor Paul Dargan (paul.dargan@gstt.nhs.uk)
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Details
Date posted
25 November 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
65,048 to 73,992 a year per annum excl. LZ
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-MED4686-C
Job locations
Guy's Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and to apply online, please go to www.gstt.nhs.uk/jobs quoting reference number MED4686-C.
Closing date: 14 December 2025, midnight.
Please note we may close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient amount of applications.
Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Equality of Opportunity is our Policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and to apply online, please go to www.gstt.nhs.uk/jobs quoting reference number MED4686-C.
Closing date: 14 December 2025, midnight.
Please note we may close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient amount of applications.
Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Equality of Opportunity is our Policy
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Eligible for registration with the GMC
• MRCEM

= ST4 level in Emergency Medicine
Desirable

• BSc, BMedSci (or other intercalated degree), other degrees/qualifications
• ALS/ATLS instructor
• Medical Educational qualification

Previous experience
Essential

• ED training scheme in UK or international equivalent recognised in the UK by RCEM

Desirable

• Additional experience in one or more of other related specialties (GIM, ITU/PICU)

Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential

• Experience in performing procedures relevant to emergency medicine
• Competent to work without supervision
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Shows awareness of own limitations
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of clinical risk management
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Demonstrates breadth of awareness of issues in emergency medicine
• Interest in undertaking an OOPTE in Clinical Toxicology and developing a specialist interest in Clinical Toxicology as part of ED training

Additional Information
Essential

• Experience of undertaking previous audit projects
• Experience of supporting more junior resident staff

Desirable

• Previous audit projects with closure of loop
• Previous research projects with abstract and/or full paper publications
• Previous research in clinical toxicology

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Eligible for registration with the GMC
• MRCEM

= ST4 level in Emergency Medicine
Desirable

• BSc, BMedSci (or other intercalated degree), other degrees/qualifications
• ALS/ATLS instructor
• Medical Educational qualification

Previous experience
Essential

• ED training scheme in UK or international equivalent recognised in the UK by RCEM

Desirable

• Additional experience in one or more of other related specialties (GIM, ITU/PICU)

Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential

• Experience in performing procedures relevant to emergency medicine
• Competent to work without supervision
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Shows awareness of own limitations
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of clinical risk management
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Demonstrates breadth of awareness of issues in emergency medicine
• Interest in undertaking an OOPTE in Clinical Toxicology and developing a specialist interest in Clinical Toxicology as part of ED training

Additional Information
Essential

• Experience of undertaking previous audit projects
• Experience of supporting more junior resident staff

Desirable

• Previous audit projects with closure of loop
• Previous research projects with abstract and/or full paper publications
• Previous research in clinical toxicology

Skills Required