University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Job summary

UHDB require Junior Clinical Fellow posts in Emergency Medicine at the Royal Derby Hospital site. These posts are intended to provide the clinician with post-Foundation experience in Emergency Medicine.

We have recently undergone a period of redesign and refurbishment of our on site Minor Injuries department offering a more streamlined process of managing all walk in patients through appropriate signposting and subsequent management.

Main duties of the job

The post would be ideal for those who are:

  • Considering a career in Emergency Medicine or Acute Specialities and looking for the support and training required to successfully apply for a training post.
  • Planning to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine or Acute Specialities and looking to undertake their training at the RDH site in Derby.
  • Undecided on a career path and are looking to undertake an additional acute post prior to future applications.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year plus OOH

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDR-7154815-GM

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Rd

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

These posts will include clinical experience in the Emergency Department as well as specific teaching, training and support depending on career aspirations.

The post holder is expected to commit to ongoing personal development and to show a commitment to maintaining and developing skills and professional knowledge relevant to the post, and to develop a portfolio of evidence.

We have opportunities for you to undertake flexible working and would be more than happy to discuss this with you prior to interview.

The rotation is initially offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months. Depending on the wishes of the successful applicant this can then be extended, based on successful, objective progression throughout the post, onto a longer-term contract.

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application is essential. Applicants must also be eligible to work in the UK and have excellent skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable highly effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

These posts will include clinical experience in the Emergency Department as well as specific teaching, training and support depending on career aspirations.

The post holder is expected to commit to ongoing personal development and to show a commitment to maintaining and developing skills and professional knowledge relevant to the post, and to develop a portfolio of evidence.

We have opportunities for you to undertake flexible working and would be more than happy to discuss this with you prior to interview.

The rotation is initially offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months. Depending on the wishes of the successful applicant this can then be extended, based on successful, objective progression throughout the post, onto a longer-term contract.

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application is essential. Applicants must also be eligible to work in the UK and have excellent skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable highly effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • ALS Provider

Desirable

  • FRCEM primary/MRCP Part 1
  • ATLS provider
  • APLS or PALS provider

Experience

Essential

  • Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training at the start of appointment (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
  • Minimum 12 months experience in NHS hospitals within the last 2 years (not including shadowing or clinical attachment)

Desirable

  • Experience in relevant related specialities

Eligibility

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise at time of application

Commitment to Speciality

Essential

  • Clear evidence of a commitment to obtaining experience in Emergency/Acute Medicine

Clinical Knowlegde and skills

Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk

Desirable

  • Clinical management of the Emergency Department within the bounds set by the senior team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • ALS Provider

Desirable

  • FRCEM primary/MRCP Part 1
  • ATLS provider
  • APLS or PALS provider

Experience

Essential

  • Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training at the start of appointment (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
  • Minimum 12 months experience in NHS hospitals within the last 2 years (not including shadowing or clinical attachment)

Desirable

  • Experience in relevant related specialities

Eligibility

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise at time of application

Commitment to Speciality

Essential

  • Clear evidence of a commitment to obtaining experience in Emergency/Acute Medicine

Clinical Knowlegde and skills

Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk

Desirable

  • Clinical management of the Emergency Department within the bounds set by the senior 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.

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Rd

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Rd

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Coordinator

Margaret Taylor-Warby

mandy.taylor-warby1@nhs.net

01332786783

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year plus OOH

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDR-7154815-GM

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Rd

Derby

DE22 3NE


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