Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine - North East

We're currently working with a number of NHS Trusts across North East England who are keen to hire Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine. We're fortunate enough to have partnered with more than 100 NHS Trusts across the UK, including the majority in North East England and the surrounding areas.

How We Work

Our approach is to run active job searches with specialised recruiters who are well networked in the North East England area and specifically focused on Emergency Medicine. Whether you're just tentatively considering a new role, actively looking for a position in a particular Trust in North East England, or you'd like us to run a broader job search, we can help. This guide will give you more information about working as Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine in North East England, and our recruitment team are on hand to run you through your specific options - please email us your CV or reach out using the form at the footer of this article.

About the Hospitals/Trusts

Newcastle and the surrounding region offer a strong mix of acute NHS providers-from large teaching centres to high-performing district general hospitals. We regularly support placements across the following Trusts:

• The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Tertiary and specialist acute services including major trauma and neurosciences.
• Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Modern emergency care hospitals and acute services across Northumberland and North Tyneside.
• South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust - Acute services across South Tyneside and Sunderland with consolidated emergency care.
• County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust - Multiple acute sites serving a large regional population.
• Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust - Queen Elizabeth Hospital delivering district acute and specialist services.
• North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust - Acute care across Stockton, Hartlepool and surrounding areas.
• South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - James Cook University Hospital and Friarage offering specialist and district services.

Together these Trusts create a diverse clinical landscape with excellent opportunities for training, sub-specialisation and progression across medicine, surgery, emergency and diagnostic services.

About the Jobs

Emergency Medicine teams across the region run busy Emergency Departments with established links to trauma, intensive care and acute specialties. Doctors develop rapid assessment and decision‑making skills across undifferentiated presentations.

• Front‑door care - triage, assess and manage patients with medical, surgical and trauma presentations across all acuity levels.
• Resuscitation - active roles in cardiac arrest, major trauma and sepsis pathways within regional trauma networks.
• Specialist exposure - opportunities in paediatric ED, minor injuries/procedures, toxicology and pre‑hospital interfaces.
• Flow & safety - close collaboration with acute medicine, surgery and ICU to maintain safe patient flow.
• Education - simulation, governance and QI built into departmental practice.

EM offers high‑tempo, varied clinical work and a strong platform for developing advanced acute care skills.

Living in Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne is a friendly northern city with a striking riverside setting and welcoming communities. It’s an increasingly popular choice for doctors in the North East.

• Transport - Newcastle International Airport connects to Europe and beyond; Central Station offers trains to London and Edinburgh. The Tyne and Wear Metro provides fast local travel across Tyneside.
• Education - Newcastle University and Northumbria University are major academic centres, with many Ofsted‑rated schools across the wider region.
• Community - Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Central Mosque and the Hindu Temple Newcastle are among the city’s established places of worship.
• Lifestyle - St James’ Park, the Theatre Royal, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and the nearby Northumberland coast and countryside are enduring attractions.

Newcastle combines a welcoming atmosphere with excellent career and lifestyle opportunities for doctors and families.

How to Apply

Send your CV to apply@bdiresourcing. com. We will discuss suitable posts and approach local Trusts on your behalf.

How BDI Resourcing Can Help

Unlike traditional agencies, we do not wait for roles to come to us. Our team specialise in delivering a tailored job search for Specialty Doctors within Emergency Medicine across the North East England region. We will approach local NHS Trusts directly on your behalf, highlight your profile to clinical leads, and ensure you are considered for the widest possible range of opportunities.

From targeted applications, CV guidance and interview preparation through to contract negotiation and relocation support, we provide a complete end-to-end service you can trust. Partnering with BDI means having a recruitment team who actively work for you to secure the right role, in the right place, at the right time. To get started today, use the application form below or email us your CV and let us run your job search for you. You can also read more about our relocation support.