Clinical Fellow ED + 20% Community Emergency Medicine Service

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bristol is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine. This role combines clinical duties in the adult Emergency Department with time allocated for developing a specialist interest. The successful candidate will work closely with senior medical staff and have opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in approved SHO posts or equivalent in relevant acute specialties.
• ST4+ or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Reception, diagnosis, and emergency treatment of patients in the adult Emergency Department.
• Management responsibility to the Clinical Director.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Clinical Management

Education

MRCEM

MRCP

MRCS

FRCA

Job description

The post will be a combination of service provision including out of hours and paid time to develop a specialist interest. The candidate is to combine a job in Emergency Medicine with a 20% time allowance for a specialist interest. The senior clinical fellow posts include 80% time working in the adult emergency department and 20% paid time to develop in a specialist interest of the successful candidate’s choice. The posts are open as OOPT/E for EM HSTs and as stand-alone posts for non-trainees and can be 100% EM if required. We are also open to SAS and Specialty Doctors.

Applicants should hold a relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCEM, MRCP, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent), and should be ST4+ or equivalent, having completed a minimum of 3 years in approved SHO posts (Post Foundation Medicine) or equivalent in relevant acute specialties including at least 1 year in Emergency Medicine.

Clinical

The reception, diagnosis, and emergency treatment of patients presenting to the adult Emergency Department. The successful candidate will receive supervision and support from senior medical staff to develop competency in the autonomous clinical management of these patients whilst ensuring patient safety. This post is based in the adult Emergency Department; no sessions will be undertaken in the paediatric Emergency Department.

There is close liaison between ED and ICU at BRI. Patients referred to Specialist Units within the hospital are the responsibility of that specialist team, who will see the patient in the Emergency Department and arrange appropriate care. Medical and nursing staff in the ED are responsible for any emergency care necessary. This shared care is seamless and collaborative.

Managerial

The management responsibility of the post holder will be to the Clinical Director, who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall. Our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking, multi-award-winning Trust committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations have a positive local and global impact.

Join us and enjoy city living, countryside, or seaside locations, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, we actively work towards a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We aim to create services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information from your application will be used to ensure we meet our diversity pledge.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Dr Duncan Courtney
• Job title: Consultant
• Email: [e-mail]
• Heather Shepherd: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]