Junior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine
Job description
Job summaryThe Emergency Department at the North Middlesex University Hospital has an annual attendance of 190,000 new patients. 27% of attendances are under the age of 16. Acute Medical and Assessment Units are in proximity to the department. There is an emergency Radiography Department adjacent to the ED which is staffed 24 hours a day. There is always A CT scanner available with excellent consultant-based radiology support. Full emergency laboratory facilities including a well-resourced point of care testing room are available. There is a significant trauma workload; the department is part of the London trauma network. The department receives nearly 20% of its workload as ambulance borne. The department has a philosophy of comprehensive patient care where the initial management of the patient is undertaken in the ED and the patient then handed over to in-patient teams. There is an excellent relationship with the in-patient teams with seamless referrals. The case mix has the highest acuity in the Northeast Thames region with preponderance towards medically unwell patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to be fully involved in all aspects of the work of the Accident & Emergency Department under the supervision of the consultant in charge, to whomhe/she will be responsible.The clinical duties include all those that are normally expected in any major Emergency Department, and the below is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities in this role;Provide and maintain a high standard of care for all patients in the EmergencyDepartmentTo review and appropriately manager patients presenting to the EmergencyDepartment, with senior support as required.To ensure that all Trust standards are maintained to ensure a high quality of care to all whoattend any and all services provided by North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.Maintain accurate patient documentationEnsure that patient confidentiality is always adhered to.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department accepts adult and paediatric patients and is a designated trauma unit. The post holder will be supervised by senior decision makers 24/7. They will be expected to see resus patients, majors and minors type patients as well as paediatric patients.
Training in paediatric emergencies is embedded into induction and the teaching programme. A team of pediatric consultants manage the senior tier rota with 24/7 presence in the hospital. Additionally, two Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Consultants oversee the Paediatric Emergency Department who work alongside ED registrars trained in PEM to offer training and support to the postholder whilst working in our PEM area. This post offers the chance to learn about PEM and improve skills in paediatric medicine.
Junior clinical Fellows are allocated 2 hours per week of paid Self Development Time in line with CT1doctors in training.
This post is useful for doctors needing competencies in ACCS /Emergency Medicine training. We consider them developmental so encourage work-based assessments, enrolling for an e-portfolio or doing exams.
When on duty the Clinical Fellow, with other more senior Emergency Medicine speciality trainees, assists the Consultants in direct patient management and supervising the work of the junior (FY2) medical staff. We all work hard but are very supportive and keen to help progress careers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department accepts adult and paediatric patients and is a designated trauma unit. The post holder will be supervised by senior decision makers 24/7. They will be expected to see resus patients, majors and minors type patients as well as paediatric patients.
Training in paediatric emergencies is embedded into induction and the teaching programme. A team of pediatric consultants manage the senior tier rota with 24/7 presence in the hospital. Additionally, two Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Consultants oversee the Paediatric Emergency Department who work alongside ED registrars trained in PEM to offer training and support to the postholder whilst working in our PEM area. This post offers the chance to learn about PEM and improve skills in paediatric medicine.
Junior clinical Fellows are allocated 2 hours per week of paid Self Development Time in line with CT1doctors in training.
This post is useful for doctors needing competencies in ACCS /Emergency Medicine training. We consider them developmental so encourage work-based assessments, enrolling for an e-portfolio or doing exams.
When on duty the Clinical Fellow, with other more senior Emergency Medicine speciality trainees, assists the Consultants in direct patient management and supervising the work of the junior (FY2) medical staff. We all work hard but are very supportive and keen to help progress careers.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Post Graduate (eg MCEM, MRCS, etc)
Essential
- Completed and accredited Foundation Year 1 competences
- Emergency Medicine Experience at SHO grade
Essential
- Good Clinical skills and broad clinical knowledge
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Safe care; Clinical knowledge; Clinical Judgement; Practical skills; Work effectively
- ALS, ATLS and APLS
- Audit skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Flexibility
- Able to work in high intensity shift system
- Management and administration skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Essential
- Able to attend full Trust Induction
- Able to attend full Emergency Department Induction
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Post Graduate (eg MCEM, MRCS, etc)
Essential
- Completed and accredited Foundation Year 1 competences
- Emergency Medicine Experience at SHO grade
Essential
- Good Clinical skills and broad clinical knowledge
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Safe care; Clinical knowledge; Clinical Judgement; Practical skills; Work effectively
- ALS, ATLS and APLS
- Audit skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Flexibility
- Able to work in high intensity shift system
- Management and administration skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Essential
- Able to attend full Trust Induction
- Able to attend full Emergency Department Induction
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 12-11-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
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