Emergency Medicine (ACCS) - ST3

Training Programme Emergency Medicine
Post Type Specialty Training
Post Commencing August 2026
Duration (months) 12
Recruitment Lead Yorkshire and the Humber
Recruiting For England, Scotland, Wales
Enquiries https://www.yorksandhumberdeanery.nhs.uk/recruitment/accs-emergency-medicine-st3
Enquiries Email england.emrec.yh@nhs.net

Information

Coordinated by NHS England – North East & Yorkshire. All interviews will be held online.

NHS England – North East & Yorkshire is co-ordinating national recruitment for vacancies in ST3 ACCS Emergency Medicine across England, Scotland and Wales (including LAT posts in Scotland and Wales). We will coordinate all long/short-listing of applications, host all interviews, and make offers on behalf of all participating regions.

The Emergency Medicine ST3 ACCS Emergency Medicine Alternative Certificate of Competences is now available for applicants who’s experience is from non GMC approved posts.

The alternative certificate can be found in the Oriel Resource Bank: https://www.oriel.nhs.uk/Web/ResourceBank

The above evidence must be attached to your application on submission.

We advise all applicants to visit and read the information available on the national Emergency Medicine ST3 ACCS Emergency Medicine recruitment webpage before commencing their application, including:

  • The National ACCS Emergency Medicine Applicants Guide – This document provides candidates with a full overview of the National Emergency Medicine ST3 ACCS Emergency Medicine recruitment process.
  • Indicative vacancy numbers
  • The recruitment timeline
  • Links to Local Office/Deanery websites – for likely locations of posts and possible employers within the training programme, expected rotation details etc.

Applicants are also advised to visit and read the Applicant guidance written by MDRS that pertains to all specialties: Specialty Training Website

Application open at 10am on 20th November 2025 and close at 4pm on 11th December 2025.

Please note that NHS England – North East & Yorkshire has a strict application policy and will not accept applications submitted after the submissions deadline.

For assistance in using the Oriel system, we recommend you view the following user guides: Specialty Training Website

You can start your application via the Apply button above.

Before applying, please read the Emergency Medicine ST3 ACCS/DRE-EM person specification to assess your suitability for the post. All applicants will need to upload documentation demonstrating they have attained the necessary competence at time of application. It is very important you find out what is acceptable documentation.

Eligibility requirements pertaining to UK Visas and Immigration are available on the Specialty Training Website.

Applicants will have a specified and strict seven day window to upload the evidence to back up their self-assessment score from their application.

Details regarding the self-assessment can be found on the national Emergency Medicine ST3 ACCS Emergency Medicine recruitment webpage

Guidance for uploading your evidence will be provided at a later date.

All interviews will be held online using the Qpercom VIDs system on the 4th or 5th of March 2026.

It is a candidate’s responsibility to ensure that they have access to equipment that is compatible with the platform, a strong Wi-Fi connection and have a contingency plan in place in case the original device or connection fails.

Details regarding the interview process can be found on the national Emergency Medicine ST3 ACCS Emergency Medicine recruitment webpage

The expected duration of this programme is 12 months; however the actual duration may depend on the circumstances of the individual.

When applying to this specialty in this recruitment round, you will not need to give preferences of particular posts, regions, rotations, etc. at the time of applying; just complete and submit an application for the specialty. Should you be subsequently long/short-listed for interview, you will be invited to give preferences of all posts available nationally at a later stage of the recruitment round.

We strongly advise that candidates review the information from MDRS regarding “selecting preferences” on the following page: https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/overview-of-specialty-training/preferencing

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Dean’s approval.

Applications are equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train less than full time or job share.

All trainees should be paid monthly at the rates set out in the national terms and conditions of service for hospital medical and dental staff and doctors in public health medicine and the community health service (England and Wales), “the TCS”, as amended from time to time. The pay scales are reviewed annually. Part-time posts will be paid pro-rata.

Current rates of pay for junior doctors may be viewed on the NHS Employers website.

An applicants’ guide can be downloaded from the national Emergency Medicine ST3 ACCS Emergency Medicine recruitment webpage

During the recruitment episode please check the national Emergency Medicine ST3 ACCS Emergency Medicine recruitment webpage regularly to access up-to-date information relating to this vacancy and information about the recruitment process. You may also find the FAQ section on Oriel helpful in answering your query.

For any queries that cannot be answered by the methods above please contact Emrec.yh@hee.nhs.uk with “your name” and the “Question area” in the title of the email.

For further national information please visit the Specialty Training website.

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