Job summary
Applications are invited for Junior Clinical Fellow - Emergency Medicine at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.This post will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich but will work across site at University Lewisham Hospital. The post is for 6 months in the first instance.
The successful candidates will join an enthusiastic and motivated team, helping to support the future vision and development of the Service.
Applicants MUST HAVE completed a clinical attachment or other medical post in the NHS. Applicants who have recently completed FY2 and would like to spend one year in Emergency medicine can also apply. The hospital is located in the heart of historic South East London.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will join a dynamic emergency workforce treating a wide spectrum of emergency medicine presentations. This is a great opportunity to broaden your experience while working in a very friendly and supportive environment.
There is a strong training culture with protected academic time and regular weekly training incorporating lecture-room teaching and clinical supervision, attendance at relevant clinics and courses, and full immersion simulation sessions. Special focus is given towards passing the College of Emergency Medicine examinations.
There are also opportunities for flexible working and career progression.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work within the Emergency Medicine service.
- To provide high quality health care for patients referred to the Department for diagnosis and treatment
- To participate in educational and governance meetings and meet CPD requirements; to meet appraisal and revalidation requirements
- To provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.
- To support the Trusts Clinical Governance Strategy, to participate in clinical audit, and to contribute towards the development of protocols/guidelines within the Trust
- To participate in departmental meetings and activities.
- To contribute to the development of the service.
- To provide continuing training for clinical staff, including anaesthetic trainees, medical students, midwives and nurses
Administration
An administrative session is part of the job plan and the post holder will have responsibilities to maintain good documentation and timely communication of discharge and treatment plans with colleagues in the community.
Please see full detailed job description.
The successful candidate will work in a EWTD compliant full shift rota covering average of less than 48 hours per week including three hours of paid teaching and study time per week and on duty for approximately 1 in 3 weekends and approximately the equivalent of 4 nights per month. There is no on-call responsibility.
A team of Senior Clinical Decision makers are present on the clinical shop floor to provide support and clinical supervision 24 hours a day. ED Consultants presence, supervision and support are available from 0800 to 2200 every day.
For vacancies where a high volume of applications are received, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work within the Emergency Medicine service.
- To provide high quality health care for patients referred to the Department for diagnosis and treatment
- To participate in educational and governance meetings and meet CPD requirements; to meet appraisal and revalidation requirements
- To provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.
- To support the Trusts Clinical Governance Strategy, to participate in clinical audit, and to contribute towards the development of protocols/guidelines within the Trust
- To participate in departmental meetings and activities.
- To contribute to the development of the service.
- To provide continuing training for clinical staff, including anaesthetic trainees, medical students, midwives and nurses
Administration
An administrative session is part of the job plan and the post holder will have responsibilities to maintain good documentation and timely communication of discharge and treatment plans with colleagues in the community.
Please see full detailed job description.
The successful candidate will work in a EWTD compliant full shift rota covering average of less than 48 hours per week including three hours of paid teaching and study time per week and on duty for approximately 1 in 3 weekends and approximately the equivalent of 4 nights per month. There is no on-call responsibility.
A team of Senior Clinical Decision makers are present on the clinical shop floor to provide support and clinical supervision 24 hours a day. ED Consultants presence, supervision and support are available from 0800 to 2200 every day.
For vacancies where a high volume of applications are received, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC and a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Relevant parts of post-graduate diplomas (eg MCEM part A etc)
- ATLS, ALS, PALS
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification work in acute or emergency specialties
- Clinical Attachment or other post in the NHS
- Completion of F2
Desirable
- Relevant procedural skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
- Ability to use patient information systems
- Demonstrates good Listening, reading, writing and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Capacity to work effectively with other.
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC and a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Relevant parts of post-graduate diplomas (eg MCEM part A etc)
- ATLS, ALS, PALS
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification work in acute or emergency specialties
- Clinical Attachment or other post in the NHS
- Completion of F2
Desirable
- Relevant procedural skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
- Ability to use patient information systems
- Demonstrates good Listening, reading, writing and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Capacity to work effectively with other.
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
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.
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.
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).
