Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking experienced and motivated Senior Clinical Fellows to join our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop senior-level clinical skills in acute and frailty medicine within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
The AMU has recently undergone significant investment to improve patient flow and care quality. This is an ideal post for clinicians looking to take on greater responsibility, contribute to service development, and engage in teaching and leadership.
Main duties of the job
Lead and support the acute medical take, supervising resident doctors and managing initial patient care.
Rotate through the Acute Admissions Unit, Acute Frailty Unit, and Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).
Participate in consultant-led ward rounds, patient reviews, hot clinics and discharge planning.
Provide senior clinical input in both inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Contribute to teaching, supervision, and mentorship of junior medical staff.
Lead or participate in quality improvement, audit, and service development initiatives.
Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and the wider healthcare team.
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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a progressive and inclusive organisation committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting staff development. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital site offers a vibrant and diverse clinical environment with a strong focus on acute and frailty medicine.
Our Acute Medical Unit includes:
Acute Admissions Unit managing unselected medical admissions.
Acute Frailty Unit providing specialist care for older patients with complex needs.
Frailty SDEC delivering same-day assessment and treatment to avoid unnecessary admissions.
We are proud of our collaborative team culture and offer a supportive environment for doctors seeking to build their careers in acute medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a progressive and inclusive organisation committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting staff development. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital site offers a vibrant and diverse clinical environment with a strong focus on acute and frailty medicine.
Our Acute Medical Unit includes:
Acute Admissions Unit managing unselected medical admissions.
Acute Frailty Unit providing specialist care for older patients with complex needs.
Frailty SDEC delivering same-day assessment and treatment to avoid unnecessary admissions.
We are proud of our collaborative team culture and offer a supportive environment for doctors seeking to build their careers in acute medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with GMC and a Licence to Practise
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- MRCP
- Completion of Core Medical Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience (at least 4 years) post qualification work in acute or emergency medical specialities
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST2 competences in medicine at time of appointment, supported by evidence from workbased assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and multisource Feedback of equivalent
Desirable
- Successful Completion of CMT (or equivalent)
- Ability to supervise others
- Relevant procedural skills
- Provable experience within the UK National Health Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with GMC and a Licence to Practise
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- MRCP
- Completion of Core Medical Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience (at least 4 years) post qualification work in acute or emergency medical specialities
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST2 competences in medicine at time of appointment, supported by evidence from workbased assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and multisource Feedback of equivalent
Desirable
- Successful Completion of CMT (or equivalent)
- Ability to supervise others
- Relevant procedural skills
- Provable experience within the UK National Health Service
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).
