Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

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Job summary

Clinical Fellow In Emergency Medicine

Start date: 6th August 2025 for a period of 12 months

We require enthusiastic, motivated, and innovative individuals to work with us in the Emergency Department in the stunning county of Cornwall. These exciting 12- month posts offer an 80:20 split of Clinical/Fellow time with an opportunity to increase your experience in Emergency Medicine, as well as allowing personal development. These opportunities are the ideal step up to an Emergency Medicine Specialty Doctor position or a Core or Higher training application.

Your eight hours of non-clinical time each week would enable you to attend our dedicated weekly EM training programme incorporating in-situ simulation training, USS masterclasses and up-to-date guideline presentations in addition to developing your own skills and interests within the field of Emergency Medicine. Our previous fellows have had interests in Major Trauma, Simulation, Education, Quality Improvement, Mental health, Ultrasound and PHEM.

In addition to this prioritisation of your individual development we offer funding for the completion of ATLS, ALS and APLS (or equivalent/appropriate courses) during your 12-month post.

Applicants are required to be GMC registered and must have worked in the NHS.

Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the ED team seeing the wide variety of patientsFulfil duties of weekly timetable following a full shift pattern as per the ED Junior Doctor rota.80 : 20 Clinical/Fellow duties.Attend and contribute to weekly Emergency Medicine DepartmentalTeaching including in-situ simulation training and case/guidelinepresentations.Partake in a non-clinical Emergency Department project during fellow time ie.: Major Trauma, Global Health, Ultrasound.Follow departmental protocols and guidance and seek senior advice whenever necessary.Teach and train junior staff, medical students and Nurse Practitionersas appropriate.To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).To actively participate in both departmental and Trust mattersconcerning Clinical Governance and audit.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 people, which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Date posted

20 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-4135

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Desirable

  • MRCP,MRCS, MCEM part A or equivalent.
  • ALS, ATLS or APLS provider

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in Emergency Medicine.
  • An appropriate clinical background in acute specialties.
  • Ability to make independent decisions but seek advice from senior colleagues when necessary.
  • Previous NHS experience
  • GMC registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

  • Wide experience in Emergency and Acute Medicine.

Management and Admin experiance

Essential

  • oExperience of audit
  • oAbility and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Desirable

  • MRCP,MRCS, MCEM part A or equivalent.
  • ALS, ATLS or APLS provider

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in Emergency Medicine.
  • An appropriate clinical background in acute specialties.
  • Ability to make independent decisions but seek advice from senior colleagues when necessary.
  • Previous NHS experience
  • GMC registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

  • Wide experience in Emergency and Acute Medicine.

Management and Admin experiance

Essential

  • oExperience of audit
  • oAbility and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Dr Joy Ferguson

kathrynjoy.ferguson@nhs.net

01872253219

Date posted

20 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-4135

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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