Emergency: First Time Medics

The programme tracks the real‑time shifts of newly‑qualified doctors working at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. On induction day, 26 newly‑qualified junior doctors start their first rotations in the Emergency Department, gaining hands‑on experience as they transition into professional practice.

The series is a documentary‑style programme that tracks the real‑time shifts of doctors who have just qualified. It is set in the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, giving viewers a front‑row seat to the daily workings of a busy NHS trust. The central focus of the episode is the induction day for a cohort of 26 junior doctors. On their first official shift they head straight into the Emergency Department, where they begin to apply the skills they have learned during their training. The show follows these newly‑qualified clinicians as they move through the fast‑paced environment of the emergency unit. By filming their activities as they happen, the programme offers an unfiltered look at the pressures and responsibilities that come with the first day on the job. Throughout the broadcast, the audience sees the doctors navigating the realities of patient care, teamwork and decision‑making in a high‑stress setting. The episode captures the immediacy of their experience, providing a clear picture of what it means to start a medical career in one of the NHS’s most demanding departments.