Job summary
August 2025 start date
Homerton Healthcare are looking to appoint Clinical Fellow to work across Urgent Care with a special interest in Medical Education. The potholder's will be asked to commit to fixed term posts of 6-12 months.
This is a thrilling opportunity for doctors taking time out of training to broaden their skills and experience in both general and acute medicine and surgery.
The role will provide an exciting opportunity for the postholder to develop their skills in acute care, focusing on the management of deteriorating patients. The postholder will work alongside ACCS trainees across a range of different roles including; medical take, ambulatory care and SHO on the Acute Medical Unit. The post holder will also fulfil the 'deteriorating patient' SHO role as part of the hospital at night team. This will involve working in close partnership with the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) in the assessment and management of deteriorating medical (and surgical) patients.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will also be given dedicated time to work within the Medical Education team. They will be given formal training (via train the trainer course) to develop your skills as a clinical teacher and facilitator. The postholder will then lead on implementing and developing the in-situ-simulation teaching across the Acute Medicine Department. You will be supported to do so but the Medical Education team and given at least 2 clinical sessions to do so. You will also be given the opportunity to develop a teaching program across the acute care unit.
The post-holder is also encouraged to pursue other, non-clinical, activities. Opportunities include development of procedural competencies, specialty clinics/theatre and critical care experience. Previous post holders have also led large quality improvement projects and clinical informatics improvements. A study budget is available to facilitate external learning opportunities and in house teaching can also be provided. Dedicated teaching is available those sitting clinical examinations (such as PACES) can also be provided. The nature of this work is flexible and will be tailored to the individual's requirements.
About us
Please refer to the Urgent Care Fellow with a Special Interest in Medical Education job description for an overview of the organisation and unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The template shift patterns will include twilight medical take/admission shifts, night shifts - taking handover from critical care outreach, with responsibility for covering unwell and deteriorating medical and surgical patients on the wards.
The key responsibilities of the post holder are to provide SHO level care of patients admitted to hospital in an emergency during the first period of their stay, to support the running of the Acute Care Unit with support from the ACU registrar and Consultant and to contribute to the hospital at night team in the role of Deteriorating Patient SHO.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The template shift patterns will include twilight medical take/admission shifts, night shifts - taking handover from critical care outreach, with responsibility for covering unwell and deteriorating medical and surgical patients on the wards.
The key responsibilities of the post holder are to provide SHO level care of patients admitted to hospital in an emergency during the first period of their stay, to support the running of the Acute Care Unit with support from the ACU registrar and Consultant and to contribute to the hospital at night team in the role of Deteriorating Patient SHO.
Person Specification
Education & Higher qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
- Evidence of successful completion of Foundation year 1 & 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of CMT or equivalent
- MRCP Part 1
- MRCEM part A (or equivalent)
- FRCPath Part 1
- Other related qualifications: e.g. Diploma in Medical Microbiology, MSc in Microbiology, Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience in General or Acute Medicine at FY2 level including participation in unselected take
- Experience of General Surgical specialities, including participation in unselected take, at FY1 or equivalent level
- Clinical Knowledge and expertise: appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- 6 months experience at ST (IMT) 1 and above
- Experience of Microbiology & Infection or clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection e.g. ITU/HDU
- Experience of laboratory work (including research) relevant to medical microbiology
- Experience of Emergency medicine, Acute Medicine or Ambulatory Care.
- 2 years clinical NHS experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Good organisational skills e.g. organise ward rounds
- Ability to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Competent IT skills including Word & experience of using hospital computer systems (e.g. EPR, PACS, order communication system etc.)
Desirable
- Previous experience using WinPath IT systems
- Relevant procedural skills
Management
Essential
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Good understanding of audit principles
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence in clinical governance
- Audit project completions
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Good understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence in clinical governance
- Audit project completions
Communication and language skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Good skills liaising across organisational boundaries
Person Specification
Education & Higher qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
- Evidence of successful completion of Foundation year 1 & 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of CMT or equivalent
- MRCP Part 1
- MRCEM part A (or equivalent)
- FRCPath Part 1
- Other related qualifications: e.g. Diploma in Medical Microbiology, MSc in Microbiology, Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience in General or Acute Medicine at FY2 level including participation in unselected take
- Experience of General Surgical specialities, including participation in unselected take, at FY1 or equivalent level
- Clinical Knowledge and expertise: appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- 6 months experience at ST (IMT) 1 and above
- Experience of Microbiology & Infection or clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection e.g. ITU/HDU
- Experience of laboratory work (including research) relevant to medical microbiology
- Experience of Emergency medicine, Acute Medicine or Ambulatory Care.
- 2 years clinical NHS experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Good organisational skills e.g. organise ward rounds
- Ability to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Competent IT skills including Word & experience of using hospital computer systems (e.g. EPR, PACS, order communication system etc.)
Desirable
- Previous experience using WinPath IT systems
- Relevant procedural skills
Management
Essential
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Good understanding of audit principles
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence in clinical governance
- Audit project completions
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Good understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence in clinical governance
- Audit project completions
Communication and language skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Good skills liaising across organisational boundaries
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).
